Senior AHP Support Worker (Physiotherapy and OT)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Flexible working schemes

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a substantive senior support post in the inpatient rehabilitation team at Wonford. The role supports patients recovering on acute medical and respiratory wards, focusing on mobility, discharge planning, falls prevention, and family liaison.

Weekend and bank holiday rota cover is required; part-time hours are also considered. The post offers NHS benefits, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive multidisciplinary

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic interventions and treatments to patients on acute medical and respiratory wards
• Identify and support the physical limitations and functional problems of patients with disability
• Support the therapy team with early routine assessments and rehabilitation
• Liaise with patients and family or carers on discharge planning and falls prevention
• Build strong links with multidisciplinary teams in acute and community settings
• Support occupational therapy and physiotherapy staff daily, with a strong OT focus
• Work across all areas of the physiotherapy service as required
• Cover shifts across seven days, including weekends and bank holidays on a rota

Job description

A substantive senior support post in the inpatient rehabilitation team at the Royal Devon and Exeter site at Wonford, working alongside physiotherapy and occupational therapy. The work centres on helping patients recovering on acute medical and respiratory wards to regain mobility and prepare for discharge home, including falls prevention and family and carer liaison. The role leans towards occupational therapy and needs weekend and bank holiday rota cover alongside a weekday core. Part-time hours are also considered.

What the job involves

• Deliver therapeutic interventions and treatments to patients on acute medical and respiratory wards
• Identify and support the physical limitations and functional problems of patients with disability
• Support the therapy team with early routine assessments and rehabilitation
• Liaise with patients and family or carers on discharge planning and falls prevention
• Build strong links with multidisciplinary teams in acute and community settings
• Support occupational therapy and physiotherapy staff daily, with a strong OT focus
• Work across all areas of the physiotherapy service as required
• Cover shifts across seven days, including weekends and bank holidays on a rota

What’s offered

• Funding for qualifications such as a care certificate, degree or leadership course, plus study days and CPD
• Flexible working schemes and family friendly policies
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days
• Occupational health services, including counselling and wellbeing activities
• Staff discounts, Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts
• Salary sacrifice options, including an onsite nursery at Exeter
• NHS Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme and car lease schemes