Rehabilitation Assistant

Job summary

The post holder will be required to work a minimum of 30 hours a week, full time may be considered. We are open to a flexible working discussion.

The post will be based at West Mendip hospital but you will be expected to see patients in their own homes and in the hospital for group work.

To work as an integral member of the Rehabilitation Service providing effective support to Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and any other team members.

To work with patients undertaking therapy/rehabilitation programmes to support and encourage them to achieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life, as directed by team therapists.

To work with patients in a range of locations, including hospital departments such as wards, rehabilitation unit, outpatients, and the community with overall supervision from rehabilitation professionals

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for organising and planning your own caseload delegated by and in discussion with, senior team members to meet service and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations change/arise.

To ensure that your own practice always meets Trust standards and is in line with Trust policy.

To ensure your own ongoing personal/professional development by attending courses, clinical supervision, and peer supervision on a regular basis.

To comply with the Trust and departmental policies and procedures.

To participate in the triaging of referrals into the Community team

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!