Job Description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.



Please see below for detailed job description of the role.



A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Rehabilitation Support Workers to join our Hyperacute Rehabilitation pathway at University Hospital Southampton. This post is open to anyone interested in the rehabilitation of patients in their acute stage of illness, supporting and encouraging them in gaining independence, and following the advice of the multi-disciplinary team. You will be part of a team consisting of a Dietitian, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, and Speech and Language Therapist. The postholder will need good communication skills, the ability to treat patients with compassion and dignity, whilst also actively supporting their recovery.



The hours can either be part time or full-time post (37.5 pw), and is part of the wider neurosciences service, with close links to all the neurosciences and relevant therapy teams. You need to have flexibility in hours, supporting the team to deliver patient care across a 7-day service, which may include weekends and bank holidays, on a roster basis.



There will be regular supervision, in-service teaching and further training and development opportunities as part of UHS. You will be expected to engage in training and developmental opportunities for yourself and others, including students.



University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.



Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.



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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.



At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.



For these B3 Senior Rehabilitation Support Worker posts we are looking for candidates who thrive working in busy clinical environments and who want to support neuro-rehabilitation patients, to regain, or maintain their independence, through therapeutic intervention. UHS is a fast-paced acute ward environment where effective communication, prioritisation, and delegation skills are needed to support safe and timely discharges.



You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team consisting of OT, Physio, Dietitian and Speech and Language Therapist, taking direction from the team according to the patients' need and treatment plans.



What you'll do

This job role involves:

Assessing and treating patients with a wide range of conditions and needs Working alongside qualified therapists and other support staff Manual handling, including fitting of equipment Supporting patients with mobility and self-care, which may include personal care and toileting.

We're looking for someone who:

Demonstrates care and compassion. Is comfortable working in an acute and busy ward environment Can stay calm and make appropriate decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Is happy working alone, as well as in a team.

Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure you fulfil the criteria. For this specific specialist role, you also need the following:

Essential skills:

Clear communication skills, both verbal and written Able to support patients with personal care in a ward environment Knowledge and understanding of NHS systems. Clear expressed desire to work in acute rehabilitation, and within UHS, on your application form.

Desirable skills needed:

Previous experience in acute care Previous experience working alongside one of the 4 named professions

Please note:

Interviews will be held in person so we can carry out a practical assessment, please ensure you are able to attend a face-to-face interview before applying and wear suitable clothing for the practical assessment Interviews will be held on Thursday 18th Dec This post may be available as full time or part-time hours, or as a secondment, please enquire for more details. Following recruitment of this post other similar opportunities may be available, this may include backfill for the successful candidate. This advert may close early if we have many applicants

We actively encourage all potential applicants to contact us to ask any questions you may have.



If this post is not for you and you are interested in finding out about other similar opportunities, please email Annette.Purkis@uhs.nhs.uk or sanet.dewet@uhs.nhs.uk



We look forward to hearing from you