Healthcare Assistant - Community Stroke Service
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
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Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and adaptable healthcare or occupational therapy/physio assistant to join our team to work 35hrs over 5 days on a rota system which includes late/early shifts and weekend working.
The ability to use your initiative, demonstrate excellent communication skills and respond flexibly as a lone worker and within a skilled interdisciplinary team are essential requirements of the post.
The post-holder will be predominantly working in the community with stroke survivors and their families; therefore, it is essential applicants are able to drive.
You will be part of a passionate and dynamic Community Stroke Service which is currently divided into two teams. The post is for the South Team, covering South Worcestershire. The whole team has a strong work ethic but are extremely flexible and supportive in the balance of work and home life.
The role will provide you with variety and no two days are the same. You will need to have some knowledge of stroke and its effects and an understanding of rehabilitation.
If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for you, please get in touch with the recruiting manger which can be found on the top right-hand side of the advert.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to deliver therapy treatment programmes and monitor the patients health status, whilst supporting and encouraging independence within activities of living. The programmes are written by highly skilled therapists who can support and guide your understanding in delivering rehabilitation programmes. There are also some administrative duties, including visit planning.
Stroke is on a vast spectrum and no individual stroke survivor has a standard presentation. You will be involved with physiotherapy treatment, cognitive rehabilitation and speech and language therapy. You will be supported over a year to achieve the necessary stroke competencies at this level. You will also be expected to participate within the team to support the psychological well-being of our patients and their loved ones. It is a most rewarding job in seeing real positive changes.
You will receive clinical supervision 6-8 weekly by a Band 6 colleague. We have a rolling programme of in-service education which we encourage everyone to participate in. There is also a wide range of well-being support.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Date posted
23 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9798-0510
Job locations
Pershore Hospital
Queen Elizabeth Drive
Pershore
Worcestershire
WR10 1PS
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Pershore Hospital
Queen Elizabeth Drive
Pershore
Worcestershire
WR10 1PS
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
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