Senior AHP Support Worker (Surgery) (Rehabilitation)

NHS Jobs; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave (plus bank hols)

Occupational health services, counsell

Staff discounts on shopping, fitness &

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Senior AHP Support Worker (Surgery) (Rehabilitation) role within the Royal Devon NHS Foundation Trust in Exeter, a permanent, full-time position providing therapeutic interventions, treatments and exercise programmes to patients and liaising with patients and family/carers in discharge planning and falls prevention.

Post holders will support the therapy team with early routine assessments and rehabilitation, and work with multidisciplinary teams across acute and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of therapeutic interventions, treatments and exercise programmes to patients.
• Liaise with patients and family/carers in discharge planning and prevention of falls.
• Identify physical limitations of patients' disabilities to support therapy team in early assessments and rehabilitation.
• Develop strong links with multidisciplinary teams in acute and community settings.
• Manage caseload of surgical patients being assessed for discharge home or to their normal residence.
• Work across all areas and be available for shifts across 7 days including weekends and bank holidays.

Job description

Senior AHP Support Worker (Surgery) (Rehabilitation)

We have a permanent, full-time position which involves providing a range of therapeutic interventions, treatments and exercise programmes to patients and liaising with patients and family / carers in discharge planning and prevention of falls. Post holders will be expected to identify and support the physical limitations of a patients disability and their functional problems to support the therapy team to deliver early routine assessments and rehabilitation. There will be a requirement to develop strong links with the multidisciplinary teams working in the acute and community settings. The caseload will be patients who are recovering from surgical procedures and are being assessed for discharge home or to their normal place of residence. All members of the team will be expected to work across all areas and be available for the shifts across 7 days including weekends and bank holidays. The post holder will work flexibly in other areas if required. The role comes with the added benefit of being in a modern city with a wide range of leisure activities and entertainment facilities. Based within the heart of beautiful Devon and just off the M5, Exeter has a lot to offer, with a stunning coastline and picturesque moors within throwing distance of the city.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 08:15-16:30 (weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis) Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Emma Clarke - Clinical Lead Physiotherapist. [e-mail] 07407 827932

Please note that the Trust is unable to offer Skilled Worker sponsorship for this role, which falls within occupation code 6131 on the Immigration Salary List (ISL). The Home Office has confirmed that the ISL will close on 31 December 2026, after which the occupation code is not expected to remain eligible for sponsorship for new applicants.

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.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. Salary is not the only financial benefit.

Benefits

• If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
• You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
• You’ll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options.
• You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.