At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in therapy assessments and treatments for inpatients in a dynamic rehab environment.
- Company: Join the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, a leader in inclusive healthcare.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days annual leave, flexible working, and access to extensive staff discounts.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications required; just a passion for helping others and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 37035 - 45265 £ per year.
The post holder is responsible for providing therapy assessment & treatment of a specified caseload of inpatients within the acute rehab service working with both the Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physiotherapy teams.
Management of patients will include:
- Assessment and information gathering to identify patient needs
- Physical and cognitive assessments
- Development of treatment plans (including review of progress at regular intervals)
- Delivery of care and rehabilitation
Treatment activities might include:
- Following and adapting exercise and mobility programmes
- Practising personal activities of daily living such as washing and dressing
- Implementing communication therapy programmes
- Educating & advising patients and their families about their situation and options for the future
The post holder will work alongside the therapy teams and provide close liaison with family, carers and external agencies to ensure safe and effective transfer of patient therapy from the in-patient rehabilitation setting to other services. This post may involve delegation and supervision of appropriate tasks to bands 2 and 3.
Working Pattern: Working across 7 days, including weekends and bank holidays. Typical hours 08:15 - 16:30.
Benefits:
- 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.
- Days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills.
- 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
- Access to comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
- Extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme.
If the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
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