Rehabilitation Support Worker

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Sidmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Band 3 Rehab Support Worker to join the therapy team at Sidmouth Community Hospital. The role involves working in a multidisciplinary team to provide rehabilitation services, focusing on patient independence and discharge planning. This permanent position offers a full-time schedule with flexible working opportunities and a positive work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Interest in community rehabilitation.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in managing patients with short and long-term conditions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out rehabilitation groups and individual programmes of intervention.
• Assist in increasing patient independence and facilitating discharge from hospital.
• Work as part of a supportive integrated multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Community rehabilitation

Multi-disciplinary working

Falls prevention

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.

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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

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Rehab support worker to join our therapy team working in the bed-based rehabilitation unit at Sidmouth Community Hospital.

You will work as part of a supportive, integrated multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Support Workers and Nursing staff. Your role will be to carry out rehabilitation groups and individual programmes of intervention devised for patients by the qualified therapy staff with the aim of increasing patient independence reducing deconditioning and facilitating discharge from hospital.

About the Role

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More detail about the role

Sidmouth Community Hospital in the coastal town of Sidmouth in East Devon is only 30mins drive from Exeter and the market town of Axminster providing excellent rail links to London and Exeter. The town is set in a landscape of outstanding natural beauty and part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site an ideal landscape for coastal walks, fishing harbours and beautiful beaches. With the location, flexible working opportunities and free parking, this post really does lend itself to a healthy work life balance.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Rehab support worker to join our therapy team working in the bed-based rehabilitation unit at Sidmouth Community Hospital. You will work as part of a supportive, integrated multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Support Workers and Nursing staff. Your role will be to carry out rehabilitation groups and individual programmes of intervention devised for patients by the qualified therapy staff with the aim of increasing patient independence reducing deconditioning and facilitating discharge from hospital.

This is a permanent post at 37.5 hours per week and includes weekend working. Approximately 1 in 4

The ideal candidate will have an interest in community rehabilitation, multi-disciplinary working, falls prevention and management of patients with a wide variety of short and long-term conditions and carry out treatment plans within your competencies or as delegated by registered staff.

Clinical supervision will be provided by a qualified Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist/ or Nurse and we actively encourage peer support and offer learning and development opportunities.

Working Pattern:37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 0800-1600 and includes weekend working on a rota basis

Interview Date:To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Holly Bluck Physio Clinical Lead 07503235700 and Alison Richardson OT Clinical Team Lead 07929710891

Pay:The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers)

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.

TheRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trustwas established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both theRoyal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.