Band 3 Rehabilitation Support Worker

Key Responsibilities

• The post holder will work as part of the Therapy Rehabilitation Team team providing therapeutic and clinical interventions to patients in the Community Hospital Rehabilitation setting.
• Work under the direction of the Allied Health Professionals, to deliver safe, effective care to the local population.
• Contributes to assessment of care needs and follows treatment plans. Provides advice and information to patients, relatives and carers within the hospital environment.
• Records and documents interventions and changes to the patients clinical condition.
• To practice in accordance of Trust standards and policies and to work within the boundaries of their role and individual competence
• Undertake rotational work within the department as/if required.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Rehabilitation Support Worker to join our inpatient therapy team. This is a fantastic chance to become part of a dynamic, forward-thinking service with a strong team ethos and a shared commitment to supporting patients to regain independence and return home safely.

As a valued member of our team, you will be supported to develop your skills and knowledge, with opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development to meet the evolving needs of the service. You will work as part of a supportive, integrated multidisciplinary team alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Support Workers and Nursing staff. The role involves delivering rehabilitation programmes prescribed by qualified therapy staff, using a patient‑centred, goal‑focused approach to maximise independence, promote recovery, and facilitate timely discharge from hospital.

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most., Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon.

Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey., 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…