Job overview
Acute Rehab Support Worker (ARSW) - Band
The post-holder will be working within Complex Medical Unit D (CMU D) at the OUH NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be expected to provide to patient observations, assisting with individual therapy goals, being involved in rehabilitation through holistic and patient centered care. You must be able to demonstrate empathy, compassion and the ability to cope in challenging situations. You will work closely with the Complex Medicine multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and must have a desire to make a difference to vulnerable patients who require additional observations and intervention whilst in our care.
If you are looking for a new challenge within a supportive and dynamic team; please get in touch.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Complex Medical Unit team. The post-holder will be working on the wards.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of holistic care and patient observations including distraction therapy, reminiscence therapy, personal care, support with nutrition / hydration, mouth care and prevention of deconditioning. This will be with the support and the guidance of the Complex Medicine MDT.
Working for our organisation
Here at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust we are looking for people who can make a real difference to the care our patients receive so, if you are someone who is kind and compassionate, and always put others first, then we have some very exciting new roles for you to consider.
Our patients are all admitted for emergency care against a background of long-term physical health conditions, and they may also experience mental health issues, cognitive impairment and challenging behaviour.
You will be joining an energetic and enthusiastic team of nurses, doctors, therapists and social care professionals who work together closely to manage the patients’ care problems, promote recovery and re-enablement, and safe discharge from hospital. The ward team is also supported by the Trust’s psychological medicine team.
We are keen to benefit from your expertise and experience to help us develop a truly multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. In return, you will be supported by practice development programmes run by the Trust, as well as the practice development team within acute medicine. We are committed to supporting your continuing professional and career development.