Senior Rehab Support Worker (Renal and Cancer)

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a compassionate individual to join a dedicated healthcare team in Exeter. This role focuses on supporting patients with long-term health conditions, providing essential therapeutic interventions and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers a chance to develop professionally while working in a modern, inclusive environment that values diversity. With beautiful Devon as your backdrop, you will play a vital role in helping patients regain their mobility and independence. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Onsite Nursery

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discount Services like Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Motivated and compassionate individual needed for patient rehabilitation.
• Experience in supporting patients with long-term health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions and exercise programs to patients.
• Support discharge planning and fall prevention for patients.

Skills

Therapeutic Interventions

Patient Rehabilitation

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Relevant Health Qualification

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Senior Rehab Support Worker (Renal and Cancer), Exeter

Client:

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

1c9d86165f24

Job Views:

4

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Role Summary

Are you looking to work within a friendly, dynamic team within the acute healthcare environment? Are you interested in supporting the rehabilitation of patients with long-term health conditions following admission to hospital to enable them to regain their mobility and independence? If so, then look no further...

About the Role

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

More detail about the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone motivated and compassionate to join our dedicated inpatient Renal and Cancer Physiotherapy team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, based on the main Royal Devon & Exeter hospital site (Wonford). We have a permanent, full-time hours) Senior Allied Health Professional Support Worker position available.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has a passion for pursuing perfection across all areas of its services. We are a welcoming Trust, focused on valuing a person’s differences and encouraging them to grow and flourish in their role in healthcare. It is set in one of the most beautiful areas of the UK.

This role involves providing therapeutic interventions, treatments, and exercise programs to patients, liaising with patients and family/carers in discharge planning and fall prevention.

The post-holder will identify and support patients' physical limitations and functional problems to assist the therapy team in early assessments and rehabilitation. Strong links with multidisciplinary teams in both acute and community settings are essential. The caseload will include patients with long-term health conditions recovering post-acute admission and being assessed for discharge. The role has a focus on Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, supporting both professions daily.

All team members are expected to work across all areas and be available for shifts across 7 days, including weekends and bank holidays. Flexibility to work in other areas is required.

The role offers the benefit of working in a modern city with diverse leisure and entertainment facilities, located within beautiful Devon, close to the coast and moors.

This position offers potential development opportunities, with educational support for candidates progressing from Band 2 Rehab Support Worker to Band 3 Senior Support Worker.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, with weekends and bank holidays on a rota (approximately one weekend day per month)

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information, please contact: Ellie Faulkner, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist

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 encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognize the benefits of 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 the vacancy when sufficient applications are received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, merging the expertise of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we employ over staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services cover more than square miles and serve over people. We provide a wide range of emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). We also offer integrated health and social care services across various settings, including community hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home visits. Our advanced equipment and research partnerships enable us to deliver innovative, world-class care.

Our values are central to our work. Click here to learn more.

It is an exciting time to join the Royal Devon as we shape our services during our ongoing integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We support a healthy work-life balance through flexible working and family-friendly policies.

Starting NHS staff receive days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service length.

Our occupational health services include counseling, wellbeing activities, and groups.

We aim to develop and support you and your team through various initiatives, including funding for qualifications, days off for CPD, and rotational placements.

Financial benefits include:

• Discount services like Blue Light Card and NHS discounts
• Salary sacrifice schemes and onsite nursery
• Car lease schemes
• The NHS Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

If you're interested, we would love to hear from you.