HCSW Older Peoples Services B3

NHS Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning & development opportunities

Study bursaries

Annual leave 27+ days

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an experienced Band 3 Rehabilitation Support Worker to join the Older People’s Team at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. You will assist physiotherapists and occupational therapists in delivering patient rehabilitation programmes and support discharge planning.

The role requires flexibility and excellent communication within a multidisciplinary team, with a focus on patient-centred care and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering rehabilitation programmes
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to personal development and service improvement
• Full driving licence is desirable

Responsibilities

• Support Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in delivering rehabilitation programmes.
• Assist with patient discharge planning.
• Facilitate referrals to appropriate community agencies.
• Undertake administrative duties.
• Carry out housekeeping responsibilities.
• Monitor and order stock as required.

Skills

Rehabilitation support

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Patient-centred care

Personal development

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Band 3 Rehabilitation Support Worker to join the Older People’s Team at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH). The successful candidate will assist qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in delivering individual patient rehabilitation programmes and supporting discharge planning, including referrals to community agencies.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

Permanent, Full-time

Shift pattern - 5 out of 7 days per week

Base location - Royal Alexandra Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• Support Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in delivering rehabilitation programmes.
• Assist with patient discharge planning.
• Facilitate referrals to appropriate community agencies.
• Undertake administrative duties.
• Carry out housekeeping responsibilities.
• Monitor and order stock as required.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• Previous experience
• A full driving licence is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Innovative and patient-centred approach to care.
• Commitment to personal development and contributing to service improvement.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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