Job overview

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual to join our ward-based Therapy Team at Westhaven Community Hospital.

Our team provides assessment and rehabilitation interventions with the aim of supporting safe and timely discharges. You will work closely with therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to support patients throughout their rehabilitation journey during their admission.

You will help deliver therapy programmes designed to promote independence, improve quality of life, and enable patients to achieve their personal goals. This may involve supporting individuals to regain their previous level of function or helping them optimise their abilities and adapt to a new baseline of functioning.

The role also includes providing admin support to ensure the efficient day to day running of the service. Strong communication skills and confident decision-making are a must for this role.

In return, we offer a supportive and welcoming environment where you can develop your clinical skills and gain valuable experience. You will receive regular supervision, appraisal, and support to achieve the required competencies, alongside training opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

This is a part time, fixed term contract to cover maternity leave and will include some weekends and Bank Holiday working.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include:

Delivering rehabilitation-focused care to patients on the ward, including supporting individuals with personal care needs where required, to maximise independence and recovery.

Undertaking supervised assessments of patients' mobility, functional abilities, and equipment requirements, contributing to the development and delivery of rehabilitation plans.

Monitoring patients' clinical condition under the guidance of qualified clinicians, including taking and accurately recording routine observations such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate.

Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners, Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, and Medical Staff, to provide high-quality, patient-centred care.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are highly desirable.

For further queries, please contact [email protected]

This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only.  Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the Trust. Applicants registered with the DBS Update Service may present a valid DBS certificate and may not require 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.