Healthcare Support Worker
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
We are looking to recruit a 12 month fixed term Health Care Support Worker to join our service at Breathing Space. You will join our therapy team working within our outpatient services at Breathing Space, covering pulmonary rehabilitation assessment clinics, classes and observation clinic. The Breathing Space therapy team is made up of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and other Health Care Support Workers. Our aim is to provide a high quality, efficient service to maximise peoples independence and function for patients with respiratory conditions We have a strong commitment to MDT working, working very closely with nursing colleagues at Breathing Space NVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Care or equivalent is essential. Please also refer to the Personal specification within the job description. We have a strong commitment to supervision, PDR, CPD and staff training. Experience of working within community or within acute hospital therapy teams would be desirable. Applicants must hold a valid work permit or be eligible to work within the UK. The posts are subject to Occupational Health Screening and Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure checking.
Main duties of the job
Supporting pulmonary rehab assessment and outcome measures for patient with lung conditions. Supporting patients in a gym and 1:1 setting with pulmonary rehab exercises, this includes induction, ability to identify when a patient needs to progress or regress exercises. Being responsible for the set up of gym and social groups settings, moving and handling gym equipment where required to support the smooth running of the service. Be a part of the wider MDT in managing patient care and imputing audit
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Date posted
09 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9165-24-08-047
Job locations
The Park Rehabilitation Centre
Badsley Moor Lane
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 2QL
Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Park Rehabilitation Centre
Badsley Moor Lane
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 2QL
Employer's website
https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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