Rehabilitation Support Worker

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Rehabilitation Support Worker to join the Community Rehabilitation team. You will help deliver high-quality patient care, assist with personal care, and support patients on their journey to better health.

No prior qualifications are required; comprehensive training is provided, with progression along the salary scale as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required; training provided.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to patients as part of the community rehabilitation team.
• Promote nutritional needs and assist in recovery and recuperation.
• Work across community and hospital settings with flexible shift patterns.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient support

Teamwork

Job description

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Role Summary

Are you passionate about people and looking to start a career in healthcare? Or maybe you have some healthcare experience and are keen to join an innovative and dynamic NHS Trust that’s really going places? Join us as a Rehabilitation Support Worker (RSW), get paid while you learn and develop your career with the Royal Devon.

We are recruiting RSWs to be part of our Community Rehabilitation team. More details about the team can be found below.

Every day, you will make a huge difference to the lives of the people we care for, delivering a high standard of care alongside your colleagues. Providing personal care, promoting nutritional needs, and assisting in the recovery and recuperation of patients on their journey to better health are just some aspects of this essential role.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Our Rehabilitation Support Workers (RSWs) form an essential and well-respected part of our healthcare teams across a number of dynamic settings; out in the community, in our acute hospitals or within our theatres teams to name just a few.

No previous experience or qualifications are required, just a desire to deliver excellent patient care with the support and guidance of your colleagues. You will quickly become a valued member of the team through our comprehensive training and induction programme and our commitment to learning and development will satisfy even the most ambitious person. Once you’ve completed your training, and gained the necessary experience you will progress along the salary scale.

If you have previous, related experience and can demonstrate the ability to meet the competencies of the role then you will join further up the salary scale and we will continue to invest in your development as you progress your career with us.

The team – Community Rehabilitation Team

Our teams are caring, compassionate and inclusive, so whatever your background, you will be made to feel very welcome. More information about the role, training and development and the experiences of our RSWs is included in the attached document. Read it now and find out for yourself why we are regularly voted as one of the best NHS Trusts to work for.

Working Pattern: 30 hours ,We care for our patients around the clock so we will need you to work a range of shift patterns. These range from short shifts, day shifts between 8am and 8pm and 12.5-hour day with an hour break. This post is based in community services and covers Ageing well shifts but not overnights. Please do check this at your interview.

Depending on your shift pattern and working hours, you may also receive additional enhancements to your pay.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Leonie Winstanley, Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead , [e-mail]

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.