Rehabilitation Assistant

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

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Job summary

Are you interested in a career as a health professional?

Doncaster Care Group is a highly diverse business unit within Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber Foundation NHS Trust (RDaSH). This includes community and inpatient health care services which span across the geographical area of Doncaster. DCG meets the needs of people of all ages and embraces the diversity of the local population. The Intermediate Care Wards are based at Tickhill Road Hospital. Hazel & Hawthorn Ward has an exciting opportunity for highly motivated Rehabilitation Assistants to join our team.

We are seeking enthusiastic caring and compassionate applicants to expand the existing intermediate care team, working as a Rehabilitation Assistant; you will work under the guidance of the inter-disciplinary team (IDT) to contribute to the delivery of services based within Tickhill Road Hospital (TRH). Applications are welcomed from individuals who are interested in developing skills in rehabilitation, whilst providing a high quality, flexible patient centred service.

Main duties of the job

The Rehabilitation Assistant will support the Registered professionals and contribute to the assessment, implementation and delivery of care within ward based setting.

Applicants will need to have had previous healthcare experience and be able to demonstrate flexibility and commitment to working with people with complex and challenging needs using a creative and adaptable approach to meeting individual needs as an active member of an interdisciplinary team in delivering high quality patient centred care. Successful candidates will be offered Level 2 Healthcare qualification.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

Date posted

08 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DCGP-019

Job locations

Tickhill Road Hospital

Tickhill Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Health and social care experience with direct patient involvement within the NHS/ Social Services, either bed based or community settings.
  • Experience of basic nursing care
  • Basic Maths and English skills

Desirable

  • Health and Social Care Certificate NVQ level 2 Care Certificate
  • Experience of working in an Intermediate Care Rehabilitation setting with relevant transferrable skills
  • Knowledge and experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting.
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Health and social care experience with direct patient involvement within the NHS/ Social Services, either bed based or community settings.
  • Experience of basic nursing care
  • Basic Maths and English skills

Desirable

  • Health and Social Care Certificate NVQ level 2 Care Certificate
  • Experience of working in an Intermediate Care Rehabilitation setting with relevant transferrable skills
  • Knowledge and experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Hospital

Tickhill Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Hospital

Tickhill Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Sarah Pinder

sarah.pinder5@nhs.net

07557759625

Date posted

08 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DCGP-019

Job locations

Tickhill Road Hospital

Tickhill Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


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