Rehabilitation Assistant

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care; South Nutfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks holiday

NHS Pension or Group Pension Plan

Clinical Supervision

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Benefit Scheme

Blue Light Discount Card

Job summary

Phyllis Tuckwell Memorial Hospice Ltd is seeking a full-time Rehabilitation Assistant to support high-quality rehabilitative palliative care for patients in the community and at our sites in outpatient and group settings.

Based in Guildford with cross-site working, you will work alongside an Occupational Therapist and other Assistants to empower patients to manage their condition and engage in meaningful activities, improving quality of life.

Qualifications

• A level 3 qualification in Health or Social Care or equivalent.
• Understanding of palliative care.
• Commitment to person-centred, high-quality rehabilitative care.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary team working.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good IT skills across platforms.
• Self-aware and resilient.
• Ability to work with groups of patients and carers.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver rehabilitation.
• Provide community-based rehabilitation support in patients' homes.
• Assist with outpatient and group sessions.
• Promote quality of life aligned with patient preferences.

Skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Group work

Resilience

MDT collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Person-centred care

Education

A level 3 Health or Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Mobile IT platforms

Job description

Rehabilitation Assistant

Phyllis Tuckwell Memorial Hospice Ltd

Job summary

Rehabilitation Assistant

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

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.

Main duties of the job

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 of 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.

About us

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

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 holiday
• 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