Rehabilitation Support Worker (Community)inSidmouthinSidmouthPUBLISHED THU 24 OCT 2024

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Rehab support worker to join our Sidmouth Community Therapy Team in within the Honiton, OSM, Seaton, Axminster and Sidmouth Cluster. The community Rehabilitation team comprises Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Rehabilitation Nurses and band 3 support workers who work collaboratively and in partnership with our UCR team to support the rehabilitation of patients in their own home as well as care homes to achieve patient goals. The ideal candidate will have an interest in community rehabilitation, multi-disciplinary working, falls prevention and management of patients with a wide variety of short and long-term conditions and carry out treatment plans within your competencies as delegated by registered staff.

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

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For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The Seaton, Axminster and Sidmouth Cluster has an attractive mix of rural villages and coastal towns whilst being only 30mins drive from Exeter and the market town of Axminster providing excellent rail links to London and Exeter. The Cluster is set in a landscape of outstanding natural beauty and part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site an ideal landscape for coastal walks, fishing harbours and beautiful beaches. The location, flexible working opportunities and free parking, this post really does lend itself to a healthy work life balance.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Rehab support worker to join our Sidmouth Community Therapy Team in within the Seaton, Axminster and Sidmouth Cluster. The community Rehabilitation team comprises Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Rehabilitation Nurses and band 3 support workers who work collaboratively and in partnership with our UCR team to support the rehabilitation of patients in their own home as well as care homes to achieve patient goals. The ideal candidate will have an interest in community rehabilitation, multi-disciplinary working, falls prevention and management of patients with a wide variety of short and long-term conditions and carry out treatment plans within your competencies as delegated by registered staff.

Clinical supervision will be provided by a qualified Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist/ or Nurse and we actively encourage peer support and offer learning and development opportunities.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 16:30

Interview Date: to be confirmed

For further information please contact:

Helen Ruse Therapy Manager

Martina MacDonald Physio Clinical Lead

Ruth Moore OT clinical Team Lead

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.