Rehabilitation Assistant

Oxford Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a community therapy team based in Abingdon? Would you like to make a positive impact on patient's independence in their own homes? If so, we have an opening for a rehabilitation assistant.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is an accelerator site for the Ageing Well national agenda, as part of the NHS Long Term Plan. This offers you the opportunity to help shape and develop both rapid responsive patient care and our helping patients to rehab in their own homes. You would be working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of Therapists, District nurses, Community Matrons, social services and voluntary organisations for adults with a wide range of physical and mental health conditions.

Please do contact us to discuss this exciting position and join our team. There may be positions available across the county so please do enquire for further information.

We look forward to receiving your application

Main duties of the job

You will join our committed and enthusiastic team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, mental health clinicians and assistants who are dedicated to providing a responsive service to the needs of our patients, helping them to recover in their own home environment.

Working in the community, it is essential for staff to own a car for travel and be able work across extended hours across seven days in order to meet the needs of our patients.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

29 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

267-CH6808214

Job locations

Community Therapy Service South West

Abingdon Community Hospital

Abingdon

OX14 1AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we need from you!

A keen interest in new and upcoming technologies within Nursing and Healthcare.
Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills.
A flexible and positive attitude with a willingness to accommodate our 24/7 service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we need from you!

A keen interest in new and upcoming technologies within Nursing and Healthcare.
Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills.
A flexible and positive attitude with a willingness to accommodate our 24/7 service.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with adults with health needs
Some understanding of Health and Community Services

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE in English and Maths (or equivalent) or NVQ 3/equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

Comprehension and ability to work within organisational policies and to meet the diverse needs of patients
To be able to concentrate/focus during unpredictable work patterns or interruptions and the need to meet deadlines /stressful situations
Maintain records
Carry out physical effort/move or handle patients

Skills and other

Essential

IT skills
Organisation, time management
Communication skills
Car driver

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with adults with health needs
Some understanding of Health and Community Services

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE in English and Maths (or equivalent) or NVQ 3/equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

Comprehension and ability to work within organisational policies and to meet the diverse needs of patients
To be able to concentrate/focus during unpredictable work patterns or interruptions and the need to meet deadlines /stressful situations
Maintain records
Carry out physical effort/move or handle patients

Skills and other

Essential

IT skills
Organisation, time management
Communication skills
Car driver

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.