About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual to join our ward-based Therapy Team at Westhaven Community Hospital.
Our team provides assessment and rehabilitation interventions with the aim of supporting safe and timely discharges. You will work closely with therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to support patients throughout their rehabilitation journey during their admission.
You will help deliver therapy programmes designed to promote independence, improve quality of life, and enable patients to achieve their personal goals. This may involve supporting individuals to regain their previous level of function or helping them optimise their abilities and adapt to a new baseline of functioning.
The role also includes providing admin support to ensure the efficient day to day running of the service. Strong communication skills and confident decision-making are a must for this role.
In return, we offer a supportive and welcoming environment where you can develop your clinical skills and gain valuable experience. You will receive regular supervision, appraisal, and support to achieve the required competencies, alongside training opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
This is a part time, fixed term contract to cover maternity leave and will include some weekends and Bank Holiday working.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering rehabilitation-focused care to patients on the ward, including supporting individuals with personal care needs where required, to maximise independence and recovery.
Undertaking supervised assessments of patients' mobility, functional abilities, and equipment requirements, contributing to the development and delivery of rehabilitation plans.
Monitoring patients' clinical condition under the guidance of qualified clinicians, including taking and accurately recording routine observations such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate.
Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners, Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, and Medical Staff, to provide high-quality, patient-centred care.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are highly desirable.
For further queries, please contact [email protected]
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the Trust. Applicants registered with the DBS Update Service may present a valid DBS certificate and may not require a new check.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
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Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING Essential
NVQ care level 2/3 or willing to work towards Skills to manage challenging situations Good organisational skills/decision making
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE Essential
Experience working in Health or social care setting Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
Desirable
Experience of working in the community Previous experience of rehab of elderly/adults
FINANCE/RESOURCES Essential
Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES Desirable
Able to evaluate data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES Essential
Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours. Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills. Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities. Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required. Demonstrable ability of using tact and diplomacy Ability to work autonomously if required Willing to work flexibly and proactively with the team, including weekend and bank holiday working Good time management skills
BUSINESS TRAVEL Essential
Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Essential
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Westhaven Hospital
Radipole Lane
Weymouth
DT4 0QE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)