Rehabilitation Assistant

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Providing rehab based care ( assessment) to people which includes a degree of personal care. eg Washing and dressing, toileting needs.

Completing assessments of mobility, equipment and function under the instruction of ,or supervision of the Clinicians.

Monitoring Equipment delivery in liaison with Family/NOK. Ensuring equipment issues to patients is recorded correctly so that it can be reorded

Written and verbal communication with the MDT. Including, Nurses, Medics, Social care, Voluntary sector, Therapy team, patients and relatives etc

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

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.

Desirable: - Able to utilise computerised documents including using Microsoft Excel and Word; - Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems

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 demonstrate ability to set and review priorities.; - 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

Desirable: - Able to demonstrate a genuine interest in working with people

Desirable: - Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

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.

Essential: - NVQ care level 2/3 or willing to work towards; - Skills to manage challenging situations; - Good organisational skills/decision making

Desirable: - Able to demonstrate knowledge of the local area

Essential: - Experience of providing patient care working in the NHS or Social care setting; - Experience of Following 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 a ward setting; - Previous experience of rehab of elderly/adults

Essential: - Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment