Job summary
Join our dedicated team of Rehabilitation Support Workers at Archer Unit. We are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to support patients in their recovery within our Rehabilitation Unit.
As a Rehabilitation Support Worker, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, person-centred care. This role requires flexibility to work shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and Bank Holidays.
All new starters complete a comprehensive induction and receive ongoing pastoral and technical support from our Recruitment and Education Support Assistants (RESA). You will also be supported to achieve your Care Certificate, ensuring you have the skills and knowledge to provide safe and compassionate care.
After completing your induction and six-month probationary period, you will be enrolled onto our development programme to help you progress and thrive in your role.
Support and training package includes:
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Six-day induction programme
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Two-week supernumerary period with support from colleagues
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Local induction to learn department procedures
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Regular contact and support from RESAs during your first weeks
We are committed to providing a supportive environment where you can develop confidence, competence, and a rewarding career.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse/Nursing Associate and the therapy team, you will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care. This includes assisting with personal care and delegated clinical tasks, supporting mobility, rehabilitation exercises and safe transfers, and maintaining effective communication with the wider team.
Development Programme
ACE - CSWs/RSWs are automatically enrolled 6-12 months into the role. This three-day course is based on the Trust's THRIVE values, covering teamwork, civility, patient experience, resilience, wellbeing, and a quality improvement project.
BEACH - Also completed 6-12 months into the role, focusing on improving the recognition and escalation of care for critically ill patients.
Care Certificate - Mandatory for all non-registered clinical support workers employed by the NHS since 2015. It includes the Practice Assessment Document (PAD) and 15 ESR modules. Full support is provided throughout.
Disability Awareness Training - Completed 6-12 months into the role, covering visual and hearing impairments, frailty, hidden disabilities, learning and physical disabilities.
Additional Support - Two-week supernumerary period, local induction, and competency-based training to ensure you feel confident and supported in your role.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
The post holder will work within an integrated, multi-professional inpatient team, delivering care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, and the Ward Manager. The role involves supporting rehabilitation interventions for a diverse range of patients.
You will provide high-quality care to patients requiring rehabilitation and sub-acute support within a physical health inpatient unit. This includes patients stepping down from acute hospital settings and those stepping up from the community to prevent acute hospital admission.
The post holder will report to the Senior Nurse in charge during weekends and overall to the Ward Manager, ensuring services are delivered safely, effectively, and efficiently.
You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality care across a seven-day service, meeting the individual needs of patients. The role also includes supporting the induction of junior colleagues and providing guidance where appropriate.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
The post holder will work within an integrated, multi-professional inpatient team, delivering care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, and the Ward Manager. The role involves supporting rehabilitation interventions for a diverse range of patients.
You will provide high-quality care to patients requiring rehabilitation and sub-acute support within a physical health inpatient unit. This includes patients stepping down from acute hospital settings and those stepping up from the community to prevent acute hospital admission.
The post holder will report to the Senior Nurse in charge during weekends and overall to the Ward Manager, ensuring services are delivered safely, effectively, and efficiently.
You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality care across a seven-day service, meeting the individual needs of patients. The role also includes supporting the induction of junior colleagues and providing guidance where appropriate.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Has undertaken the Care Certificate
- GCSE Maths and English (Grades A* to G) or equivalent
Desirable
- L3 Health and Social Care Qualification or equivalent experience (minimum or 12 months)
- GCSE Maths and English (Grades A*-C) or equivalent
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in dealing with people who are sick and distressed or equivalent customer focused employment
- Experience of team working
- Experience of working under pressure and dealing with competing demands
- Experience of communicating with people from different backgrounds
- Basic digital skills
Desirable
- Previous experience in a healthcare role at Band 2 or equivalent e.g. carer for family member
- Experience of working in a range of healthcare settings
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge or understanding of the role which includes care related procedures, clinical observations, limited clinical duties and relevant legislation
- An understanding of the fundamentals of patient care, sucj as washing, toileting, feeding and communication
Personal Skills
Essential
- Kind and compassionate
- Clear, concise and honest communication
- Behaviour which is aligned to the Trust THRIVE values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Has undertaken the Care Certificate
- GCSE Maths and English (Grades A* to G) or equivalent
Desirable
- L3 Health and Social Care Qualification or equivalent experience (minimum or 12 months)
- GCSE Maths and English (Grades A*-C) or equivalent
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in dealing with people who are sick and distressed or equivalent customer focused employment
- Experience of team working
- Experience of working under pressure and dealing with competing demands
- Experience of communicating with people from different backgrounds
- Basic digital skills
Desirable
- Previous experience in a healthcare role at Band 2 or equivalent e.g. carer for family member
- Experience of working in a range of healthcare settings
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge or understanding of the role which includes care related procedures, clinical observations, limited clinical duties and relevant legislation
- An understanding of the fundamentals of patient care, sucj as washing, toileting, feeding and communication
Personal Skills
Essential
- Kind and compassionate
- Clear, concise and honest communication
- Behaviour which is aligned to the Trust THRIVE values
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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