Senior Rehabilitation Assistant

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for Band 3 rehabilitation assistant to join the Frailty Therapy team, providing care for patients across the full scope of the Frailty pathway, from acute assessment areas to the wards.

Ability to cover a weekend shift monthly and Bank Holiday cover is also required.

Main duties of the job

You will have previous experience working as a Rehabilitation Assistant and will have the ability to work independently with patients supporting them to meet their rehabilitation goals. This role provides the opportunity to work with a highly diverse clinical group, supporting rapid comprehensive assessment and provision of joined up, individualised care.

You will have excellent communication skills involving the ability to modify your approach when supporting patients with a range of sensory and cognitive challenges.

You will have experience using a variety of mobility aids/ moving and handling equipment and be confident using any additional equipment required to assist activities of daily living.

About us

Yeovil Hospital is an ambitious and friendly Trust that is proud to provide acute care for a population of more than 225,000 people in South Somerset, North and West Dorset and parts of Mendip. The hospital has 345 beds, a busy Emergency Department, a variety of outpatient and diagnostics services, and a private patients' wing which offers a personal service in state-of-the-art clinical facilities, with all profits being invested back into NHS healthcare.

Benefits of working for us:

• Working for a Trust voted 1st for Health and Well-being across the UK (NHS staff survey)
• Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
• Discounts for local and national retailers
• Dedicated well-being services for all employees
• Flexible working where possible