Job Description

The closing date is 4th Aug 2025

Anticipated Interview date(s) Tuesday 9th September 2025

Job summary

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This role is to provide personalised practical support, under the guidance of qualified members of the team to people who have had a stroke, and their families and carers. The postholder will be expected to work autonomously in a range of clinical settings across all acute and community settings. The post holder will help patients to review their rehabilitation progress and plan how to maintain and build upon their recovery incorporating principles of supported self management and health coaching techniques. They will have comprehensive knowledge of tertiary charity and community based providers who may support the person and their family and carers in living well after stroke. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining a large caseload and ensuring that six month post stroke reviews are provided in a timely manner in accordance with the Stroke Sentinel National Audit Programme.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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The main duty in this role is to maintain a large caseload of people approaching six months post stroke and provide a holistic review of their recovery. You will also liaise with professionals across the stroke recovery pathway to promote effective communication and coordination of stroke patients across primary secondary and tertiary care services as required.

About us

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At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Minimum requirement of NVQ3, HNC or HND equivalent

GCSE English and Maths Grade C or above, or equivalent

Demonstrates meeting the standards of the Care Certificate

Accredited relevant vocational qualification. For example Foundation Degree or level 5 diploma, care related qualifications, NVQ, Social Work or Social Care, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy etc.

Evidence of recent relevant training

Commitment to Continuing Professional Development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

For help with your application, contact:

Living Well After Stroke Team Support Worker


sarah.dunne@somersetft.nhs.uk


07795198292

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 4

Salary

27485.00 to 30162.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-Time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-2845

Job locations

Shepton Mallet Comm Hospital

Old Wells Road

Shepton Mallet

Somerset

BA4 4PG