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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to work as a full-time Rehabilitation Support Worker within stroke and neurological rehabilitation on a Permanent contract.
Why work with us
The post will be a rotational position working on the George Earle Acute stroke ward, Templer ward rehabilitation Unit, and within the Community Neuro Rehab Teams. The Stroke and neuro Unit at Newton Abbot Hospital has 20 stroke and neurology beds and provides post-acute inpatient stroke rehabilitation prior to discharge to the community. The acute stroke unit is at Torbay Hospital, providing acute stroke care and assessment. The community team supports ongoing rehabilitation in people's own homes and in the outpatient department. The service is part of the continuum of care in South Devon and has been nationally recognized as an example of good practice.
Role
The primary function of this role is to ensure that opportunities for patients to rehabilitate are optimized during their stay in the stroke units or with the community neuro team. Under the direction of the interdisciplinary team, the post-holder will:
* Assist registered staff in assessment and therapy tasks
* Implement treatment plans agreed with registered therapy staff, including overseeing and assisting with physical exercises, personal care (e.g., washing, toileting), and practice of domestic activities of daily living, as well as supporting communication and safe swallowing
* Work with patients with cognitive and/or perceptual difficulties as part of their rehabilitation
* Train and educate patients, carers, and families under the direction of registered staff
* Support colleagues to work effectively together to achieve common goals
* Act as a role model, valuing everyone’s opinions and experiences
* Recognize and value the contributions of others in a patient’s care
This role involves rotational work across Torbay Hospital, Newton Abbot Hospital, and the wider Torbay and South Devon Community. Shifts include weekends and Bank Holidays.
Our values
We are caring, committed, inclusive, and focused on quality. We promote solutions and strengths, encourage innovative thinking, and embrace change to improve services.
Application process
If you share our values and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a valuable addition to our team.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Wilmie Jacobs
Job title: Band 7 Neuro Occupational Therapist
Email: wilmie.jacobs@nhs.net
Telephone: 01803655046
Working hours
Monday to Thursday
Additional information
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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