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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working in a rehabilitation / enabling environment
Experience of working in clients home environment
Experience of working within a multi agency / multidisciplinary setting
Experience of working with respiratory patients

Qualifications

Essential

Be able to demonstrate learning to a minimum level equivalent to an NVQ Level 3 in a related field (i.e. Health and Social Care) or possess equivalent experience

Desirable

Have undertaken a recognised exercise qualification to enable class taking, gym and outdoor work. An exercise qualification such as BAWLA or equivalent experience
Have undertaken training relating to carrying out programmes of care designed by professional staff

knowledge

Essential

To be able to demonstrate an understanding of the particular issues relating to rehabilitation and health, particularly COPD, social isolation, loss of independence, anxiety and depression
Shows a commitment to attend training as necessary to maintain personal development

Desirable

Demonstrate an understanding of Physio & Occupational Therapy
IT able to access information and input data

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working in a rehabilitation / enabling environment
Experience of working in clients home environment
Experience of working within a multi agency / multidisciplinary setting
Experience of working with respiratory patients

Qualifications

Essential

Be able to demonstrate learning to a minimum level equivalent to an NVQ Level 3 in a related field (i.e. Health and Social Care) or possess equivalent experience

Desirable

Have undertaken a recognised exercise qualification to enable class taking, gym and outdoor work. An exercise qualification such as BAWLA or equivalent experience
Have undertaken training relating to carrying out programmes of care designed by professional staff

knowledge

Essential

To be able to demonstrate an understanding of the particular issues relating to rehabilitation and health, particularly COPD, social isolation, loss of independence, anxiety and depression
Shows a commitment to attend training as necessary to maintain personal development

Desirable

Demonstrate an understanding of Physio & Occupational Therapy
IT able to access information and input data

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.