Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Physiotherapy) inBideford inBideford PUBLISHED THU 31 OCT 2024

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Senior Support Worker to join the musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy team. This role will primarily be based at Bideford Community Hospital but there will also be a requirement to provide support at other locations (including Holsworthy Community Hospital).

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 successful candidate will support qualified physiotherapy staff in providing a high quality service throughout North Devon including: physiotherapy outpatients, exercise classes and hydrotherapy. You will also be expected to work with patients on a 1:1 basis, following a rehabilitation programme set by the physiotherapist.

Excellent customer care and communication skills are essential as the majority of the role involves direct patient contact, working with both adult and secondary school age patients. The role will also involve some administrative and house keeping duties, so having good organisational skills is key. You will need to be competent with basic computer skills, for example in order to use the electronic patient record system and ordering equipment.

Experience within a related field or dealing with members of the public would be an advantage and you must be able to work both as part of a team and independently. You will need to be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual.

Appropriate support and on the job training will be given.

Working Pattern: 30 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8.00 to 16.00, flexible working pattern.

Interview Date: Thursday 5th December 2024 at North Devon District Hospital

For further information please contact: David Holmes, Team Lead Physiotherapist on /

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.