Rehabilitation Assistant - Apprenticeship Opportunity

Job summary

Are you interested in a career as a health professional?

An exciting opportunity as arisen to join the Rehabilitation Assistant team. We are seeking enthusiastic caring and compassionate applicants to expand the existing 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.

RDaSH are offering this post along side the opportunity for you to complete an apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role]. As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.

Please read the full job description and person spec before applying for this role.

Main duties of the job

o Carryout agreed therapeutic care plan/goals with patients under the direction and supervision of the multi-professional team.o Contribute to the promotion and maintenance of physical, psychological and social well being of patients in Activities of daily living e.g? Washing and dressing practice? Continence management? Hydration & nutrition needs? Mobility? Meal and drink preparation? Practising domestic activities e.g. laundry and shopping? Speech and language exercise programmes? Health promotion e.g. healthy eating? Social activitieso Contribute to the assessment, implementation and delivery of individualised evidence based care and provide feedback of current patient status to appropriate members of the multi-professional team throughout the span of duty (individualised care plan/goals devised by appropriate therapist/nurse.o Assist in the promotion and maintenance of individual patient serviceactivities of daily living e.g. assisting with personal hygiene needs, mobilityand nutrition needs etc.o Awareness of and adherence to all Trust policies.o Promote and uphold privacy, dignity & respect, rights and well being ofpatients, and their carers at all times with a particular emphasis onfacilitation of a holistic quality of life for the patient which appreciates thewider context outside of the care setting and promotes an environmentwhere this can be facilitated.

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/