Job overview

We are expanding our Intermediate Care Team who deliver Ward Therapy, Discharge to Assess, Urgent Community Response and Virtual wards and are looking for  Rehabilitation Assistants to join our supportive multidisciplinary teams across Dorset.

As a  Rehabilitation Assistant, you will provide support to adult patients in their own homes, Care homes , and on the  Ward. You will promote independence and improve quality of life by supporting patients to be discharged safely from hospital to the most appropriate environment . You will work with a team of  Therapists  and Nurses to set goals and assist patients to regain their independence.

You will provide admin support to help ensure the efficient day to day running of the service. Strong communication skills and confident decision-making are a must for this role. You will be joining a motivated, caring and compassionate team.

The  Rehabilitation Assistant role is a full  time post. Hours covered by this role are 0830-1630 Monday to Friday at this time . However,  this may be subject to change following consultation as the needs of the  service  demand.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

For further queries, please contact [email protected]

Main duties of the job

Providing rehab based care to people in their own home or on the ward , will include a degree of personal care in the short term. 

Completing supervised assessments of mobility, equipment and function

Monitoring deteriorating patients with support from clinicians including  taking and recording  Basic observations (Blood pressure ,temp, heart rate)

Providing admin support to the team .

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.