Rehabilitation Assistant

The Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice; Guildford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks holiday + public holidays

NHS Pension / Company Pension

Clinical Supervision

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Benefit Scheme

Blue Light Discount Card

Job summary

The Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice in Guildford is seeking a full-time Rehabilitation Assistant to support high-quality rehabilitative palliative care for patients in the community and at our sites, working with an Occupational Therapist and the wider MDT.

This 37.5-hour week role offers a salary of £29,202 per annum (WTE) with cross-site working, and provides strong training, peer support and a values-driven environment focused on improving quality of life.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Health or Social Care or equivalent.
• Understanding of palliative care.
• Commitment to person-centred, high-quality rehabilitative palliative care for patients, relatives and carers.
• Experience in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good IT skills across platforms.
• Self-awareness and resilience.
• Ability to work with groups of patients and carers.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality rehabilitative palliative care for patients in the community and at sites.
• Collaborate with an Occupational Therapist and the MDT to enable patients to manage their condition.
• Work primarily in patients' homes with some attendance at Phyllis Tuckwell sites.
• Contribute to activities that promote quality of life according to patient preferences.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Resilience

Group work

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health or Social Care

Job description

Location Guildford, Surrey with cross site working Salary £29,202 per annum WTE Job Profile document

Job Summary

Rehabilitation Assistant

Salary: £29,202 per annum (WTE based on 37.5 hours per week)

Hours: 37.5 hours

Base location: Guildford, Beacon Centre with cross site working

Are you looking for a job where you can make a real difference? At Phyllis Tuckwell, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional care to our patients and their families and carers.

Phyllis Tuckwell is looking to appoint a full-time Rehabilitation Assistant. The role supports high-quality rehabilitative palliative care for patients of Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice.

The successful applicant will be an integral member of our community team and wider multi-disciplinary team. They will work primarily in the community, in patients’ own homes, plus occasionally at our Phyllis Tuckwell sites in outpatient and group settings. The successful applicant will work alongside an Occupational Therapist and other Rehabilitation Assistants to enable those living with advanced disease or terminal illness to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to actively manage their condition. The role will empower patients to maximise their ability to engage in activities that are meaningful to them, promoting quality of life according to their preferences, needs and choices.

If you would like to feel part of a welcoming and committed team, benefit from strong peer and managerial support, and want to develop your career with excellent training and education opportunities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About You

• A level 3 qualification in Health or Social Care or equivalent.
• An understanding of palliative care.
• Be committed to person centred, high-quality, rehabilitative palliative care for patients, their relatives, and carers.
• Experience in and be committed to working as part of an effective multi-disciplinary team.
• Well-developed communication skills.
• Good information technology skills across a range of platforms.
• Be self-aware and resilient.
• Have the skills required to work with groups of patients and carers.

For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.

About Us

We are based in Farnham and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.

Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our Therapies staff are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring ‘every day is precious’ for our patients.

The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about here:

https://www.pth.org.uk/our-care/helpful-information/patient-stories/

We offer a 12-month preceptorship programme for Nursing Associates, Registered Nurses, Therapists, Return to Practice and new to palliative care staff. We are the first hospice in England to attain the National Preceptorship Interim Quality Mark, showcasing our dedication to staff development and patient experience.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees’ unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.

We Offer

Excellent Benefits

• Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
• Continuation of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
• Clinical Supervision
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Benefit Scheme
• Blue Light Discount Card

Excellent Career Development

• Access to learning and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site education team)
• Preceptorship programmes
• Professional Growth
• Upskilling
• Diverse Training Courses

A Great Place to Work

• Equal Opportunities employer
• Flexible hours and flexible working
• Supportive colleagues
• Clinical supervision and support
• 97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell*

* Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2023

Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and therefore are unable to provide sponsorship.

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