Job summary
- Main area
- Rehabilitation (therapy)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 083-6888057-SL
- Employer
- Sirona care & health CIC
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- South Bristol Community Hospital
- Town
- Bristol
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/01/2025 08:00
Employer heading
Rehabilitation Support Worker - Therapy
NHS AfC: Band 3
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Job overview
We are looking for an motivated and committed individual with interest in inpatient rehabilitation who will be part of a supportive therapy team delivering therapy within South Bristol Community Hospital. The rehabilitation unit meets the needs of people who are unable to return home immediately after a hospital stay, as they need further rehabilitation following an acute illness/injury.
The unit consists of 30 beds at South Bristol Community Hospital, which provides a purpose built environment where individuals who are ‘medically stable’ can receive rehabilitation assessment, along with focused therapy and support from our multidisciplinary team, to support independence before they return home.
We are looking for a Rehab Support Worker to work with the therapy team to deliver rehabilitation. You will be working with experienced health care professionals as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team who will give support, joint working, regular supervision, appraisal, competencies and training programme and a real commitment to professional development for you to reach your full potential.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will undertake therapy lead activities within the rehab unit. They will be part of the multi-disciplinary team providing rehabilitation and care. This includes supervising patients with personal and domestic living activities, mobility practice and therapy programmes.
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To be able to undertake a range of suitably delegated therapy led activities within a competency framework to provide therapy to patients To contribute to the assessment and treatment of patients referred to the inpatient rehabilitation unit. Following prescribed aspects of care, supervising patients with personal and domestic living activities, adaptions of mobility aids and the provision and fitting of basic aids. To assist in the running of group treatments, including leading on independent treatment groups as prescribed by the treating therapists. To maintain accurate, legible, and contemporaneous service patients’ records (paper/electronic) in line with documentation guides. To provide a safe, patient centred, effective and evidence-based clinical activities in the inpatient rehabilitation setting To assist therapists in the collection of accurate data for audits To communicate effectively with patients and other stakeholders verbally, in writing and electronically using E-mail. This includes writing clinical records in line with the Sirona care & health Documentation Policy |
Working for our organisation
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
As we do not hold a certificate of sponsorship for these roles, we are unable to accept applications from non-UK residents for this vacancy. If you are currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 12 months from your start date until the expiry date.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of direct client care in a health or social care setting
- Experience of team working
- Able to communicate clearly and succinctly, verbally, in writing and electronically
- Experience of use of IT systems
- Able to carry out the core clinical competencies required of the post e.g. manual handling of patients
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in community, acute settings and with therapists
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sandy Exon
- Job title
- Therapy Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Kat Earle - 0300 124 6304 (Senior Occupational Therapist)
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