Job overview

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

Working for our organisation

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.

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