Therapy Healthcare Support Worker

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 31 January 2025

Job summary

Therapy Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3) 1.0 wte (37.5 hours) over 5 days / Permanent / Rotherham Stroke Rehabilitation Team.

We have a fantastic opportunity for Therapy Healthcare Support Worker to join our Stroke Rehabilitation Team. Our compassionate multidisciplinary team includes SLTs, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Clinical Psychologists, Assistant Practitioners, Therapy Support and admin staff. This skill mix enables us to offer holistic and bespoke rehabilitation. We provide a pathway of integrated care across the Stroke Recovery Unit (acute and rehab) and the Integrated Community Stroke Service (early supported discharge and community stroke rehab up to 6 months).

We are the only therapy team across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to work in this innovative and dynamic way. Our pathway provides a seamless transfer of care for stroke survivors and their carers. We always put the stroke survivor, their carers and the people we work with, at the centre of every decision we make.

Main duties of the job

Working alongside a large multi disciplinary team, we will support you to provide a high quality, efficient service to maximise peoples independence and function with the intention of facilitating and managing a safe and timely hospital discharge and ongoing rehabilitation. You will contribute to the national targets associated with this specialty i.e. SSNAP.

We take the development of our staff seriously and will provide supervision within the role as well as supporting clinical and leadership skills development. CPD is encouraged and supported. Rehabilitation experience is desirable but not essential as appropriate training will be provided.

Applicants should be: Physically capable of assisting patients with exercises, mobility and daily living activities. Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across Rotherham and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010The post will be 5 days, Monday Friday. The post will include a contribution to the weekend and bank holiday rota.

Interviews scheduled for 18th February 2025.

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

21 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-09-104a

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

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

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of NVQ level 3 in relevant field or equivalent or willingness to work towards
Functional skills level 2 Maths & English if not already qualified at GCSE or equivalent level in Maths & English
Ability to travel independently around Rotherham and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes (Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the equality act 2010)

Desirable

Care certificate

Experience

Essential

Experience of Care
Recent and relevant experience within an appropriate NHS setting or equivalent
Experience of working within a multi-professional team

Desirable

Experience of exercise/rehab roles

Skills and abilities

Essential

Effective communicator - written, verbal and non-verbal skills
Convey sensitive information
Demonstrates skills & ability in use of computer systems
Responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Ensures the collection of data in order to inform decision making within the service
Team player
Approachable
Resilient
Flexible approach to work
Genuine desire to care for people

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Understanding of the role of the support worker in rehabilitation / management of patients in speciality
Understanding of confidentiality
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety
Able to recognise when guidance and support is required

Personal Attributes

Essential

Well Motivated
Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with Trust Core Values

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of NVQ level 3 in relevant field or equivalent or willingness to work towards
Functional skills level 2 Maths & English if not already qualified at GCSE or equivalent level in Maths & English
Ability to travel independently around Rotherham and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes (Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the equality act 2010)

Desirable

Care certificate

Experience

Essential

Experience of Care
Recent and relevant experience within an appropriate NHS setting or equivalent
Experience of working within a multi-professional team

Desirable

Experience of exercise/rehab roles

Skills and abilities

Essential

Effective communicator - written, verbal and non-verbal skills
Convey sensitive information
Demonstrates skills & ability in use of computer systems
Responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Ensures the collection of data in order to inform decision making within the service
Team player
Approachable
Resilient
Flexible approach to work
Genuine desire to care for people

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Understanding of the role of the support worker in rehabilitation / management of patients in speciality
Understanding of confidentiality
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety
Able to recognise when guidance and support is required

Personal Attributes

Essential

Well Motivated
Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with Trust Core Values

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.