Job Description

Are you someone who can help a person when their lives have changed in the blink of an eye?



We are looking to recruit into our team of Stroke Rehabilitation Assistants in the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate would be someone looking to drive forward care provision, with a passion and commitment to improving the delivery of Stroke Services.



Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence is required (role will involve travel to numerous addresses that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means).



If you are passionate about making a difference, and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve, then we would love to hear from you!



Stroke is a life changing event and we are looking for someone who can motivate and empower patients so that they regain as much function and independence as is possible.



The role works alongside a wide range of professions, including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and the wider medical multi disciplinary team. We are therefore seeking a team player, with a strong desire to provide compassionate care and empower others within a friendly and supportive environment. You must also be able to demonstrate good communication skills, working closely and building effective relationships with colleagues and building rapports with patients and relatives.



Previous experience in care provision or rehabilitation is desirable, but training in the role will be provided, and ongoing training and advice is available from our experienced and supportive team.



Candidates would be required to work across all 3 stroke specialist sites in order to support service needs. This would include the Acute Stroke Unit, Stroke Rehabilitation, as well as in the patient's own home as part of the Community Stroke Team.



Please note, the ability to transport yourself and equipment across the local area during the course of a normal working day is essential for this role. We would strongly encourage anyone interested in this exciting opportunity to contact us to discuss the role.



Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants



27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)



A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at 18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully . If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage .



A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave



Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme



NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme



An extensive range of learning and development opportunities



Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers



For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment:

job description.



Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.



Working for the Trust



Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.



Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds . If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr. recruitment@nhs.net .



As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.



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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.