Senior Ahp Support Worker; Physiotherapy And Ot

Are you looking to work within a friendly, dynamic team within the acute healthcare environment? Are you interested in supporting the rehabilitation of patients following admission to acute and respiratory wards to enable them to regain their mobility and independence? If so, then look no further...

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as part of our inpatient rehabilitation team based on main Royal Devon & Exeter hospital site (Wonford). We have a substantive, full time position hours/week) available within this welcoming, dynamic team. (Part-time hours will also be considered).

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has a passion for pursuing perfection across all areas of its services. We are a welcoming Trust, focussed on valuing a person’s differences and encouraging them to grow and flourish in their role in healthcare and is set in one of the most beautiful areas of the UK.

This role involves providing a range of therapeutic interventions and treatments to patients and liaising with patients and family / carers in discharge planning and prevention of falls.

The post-holder will be expected to identify and support the physical limitations of a patient’s disability and their functional problems to support the therapy team to deliver early routine assessments and rehabilitation. There will be a requirement to develop strong links with the multidisciplinary teams working in the acute and community settings. The caseload will be patients who are recovering following admission to the acute medical and respiratory wards and are being assessed for discharge home or to their normal place of residence.

There will be a strong Occupational Therapy focus within the role and an expectation to support both professions on a daily basis.

Members of the team will be expected to work across all areas or the Physiotherapy service as required and be available for the shifts across 7 days including weekends and bank holidays.

The role comes with the added benefit of being in a modern city with a wide range of leisure activities and entertainment facilities. Based within the heart of beautiful Devon and just off the M5, Exeter has a lot to offer, with a stunning coastline and picturesque moors within throwing distance of the city.

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri :

-: with weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Dan Reeves - Clinical Lead Physiotherapist.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services…