Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Community Rehabilitation Practitioner

The closing date is 02 June 2025

Job summary

As part of the expansion of our Community services development, we are looking to recruit a Band 4 Community Rehab Practitioner to join the Intermediate care team in our Community hub in Guildford and Waverley. We would welcome applicants who are interested in developing their skills as part of a role development program.

Role summary

We are passionate about supporting patients at home, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and supporting people when they are discharged from hospital. You will become part of our team working with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Nurses to provide short term care and rehabilitation to patients in their own homes to help them regain their independence. You will deliver care to patients whilst also supporting their rehabilitation programme as overseen by the registered staff. You will also work alongside the nursing lead for the team to assist with specific tasks as required.

The role also supports with the allocation of patient visits and provides guidance for band 3 colleagues while out on visits in conjunction with the team lead.

You will be supported with training and career development opportunities which includes a Nationally recognised care certificate and local team competency programme. You will have the opportunity to develop your expertise in a community setting with patients with a range of conditions.

We would love to hear from you if you are interested in becoming part of our caring team.

Main duties of the job

JOB PURPOSE

-To work as part of the Intermediate Care team which provides short term support to people being discharged from hospital or to keep them in their own home, the team work with our patients to enable them to achieve their optimum independence

Patients will require support with personal care, mobility, medication administration and exercise programs to achieve their individual recovery and rehabilitation goals .You will take on new patients on the Intermediate Care Team caseload and help with the planning of their care, supported by our nurses and therapists if required for complex clinical decision making.

The post holder will be key to supporting the wider team and ensuring visits are all completed on the day, helping with allocation, scheduling and adjustments throughout the day

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Date posted

20 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,857 to £30,570 a year Per annum (pro rata) inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-SB-EMF18494

Job locations

Milford Hospital

Tuesley Ln

Godalming

GU7 1UG

Job description

Job responsibilities

-To provide Therapy assessment and treatment of patients referred to the service designated by a qualified Occupational Therapist/ Physiotherapist or nurse

- Assesses and treats patients without direct supervision according to team/department standards and protocols

-Ability to manage own caseload/prioritization

-To act in a mentorship role for band 3 CRAs for Intermediate care

-To complete patient new take on to Intermediate care as a delegated take once the referral has been triaged by a registered healthcare professional

-To complete patient allocation of visits for Intermediate care

- May be a rotatory and flexible post working across Intermediate care service and our Urgent community response service .The main role will sit in intermediate care (D2A)

- Working flexibly within a 7day service.

Hours: 7 day service-8am-8pm

If you would like to discuss this vacancy or for further information please contact: Nicola Weber-Hall, Service Manager Intermediate care/AHP lead for Integrated Frailty

Job description

Job responsibilities

-To provide Therapy assessment and treatment of patients referred to the service designated by a qualified Occupational Therapist/ Physiotherapist or nurse

- Assesses and treats patients without direct supervision according to team/department standards and protocols

-Ability to manage own caseload/prioritization

-To act in a mentorship role for band 3 CRAs for Intermediate care

-To complete patient new take on to Intermediate care as a delegated take once the referral has been triaged by a registered healthcare professional

-To complete patient allocation of visits for Intermediate care

- May be a rotatory and flexible post working across Intermediate care service and our Urgent community response service .The main role will sit in intermediate care (D2A)

- Working flexibly within a 7day service.

Hours: 7 day service-8am-8pm

If you would like to discuss this vacancy or for further information please contact: Nicola Weber-Hall, Service Manager Intermediate care/AHP lead for Integrated Frailty

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ 3 level 3 equivalent of knowledge and experience
Portfolio evidence of relevant experience/ CPD in specialist field.

Knowledge

Essential

Able to work on own initiative and recognise when to seek assistance
Broad experience of working as a Senior Community rehabilitation Assistant with some experience supporting more junior staff or relevant Carer experience
NHS experience within acute &/or community setting
Recent experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team, with an understanding of roles and responsibilities of the team.
Understanding of common medical conditions and terminology
Able to perform a basic primary assessment according to unit guidelines

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ 3 level 3 equivalent of knowledge and experience
Portfolio evidence of relevant experience/ CPD in specialist field.

Knowledge

Essential

Able to work on own initiative and recognise when to seek assistance
Broad experience of working as a Senior Community rehabilitation Assistant with some experience supporting more junior staff or relevant Carer experience
NHS experience within acute &/or community setting
Recent experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team, with an understanding of roles and responsibilities of the team.
Understanding of common medical conditions and terminology
Able to perform a basic primary assessment according to unit guidelines

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Milford Hospital

Tuesley Ln

Godalming

GU7 1UG

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Milford Hospital

Tuesley Ln

Godalming

GU7 1UG

Employer's website

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