Rehabilitation Assistant - Apprenticeship Opportunity
Job overview
Are you interested in a career as a health professional?
An exciting opportunity as arisen to join the Rehabilitation Assistant team. We are seeking enthusiastic caring and compassionate applicants to expand the existing team. Working as a Rehabilitation Assistant; you will work under the guidance of the inter-disciplinary team (IDT) to contribute to the delivery of services based within Tickhill Road Hospital (TRH).Applications are welcomed from individuals who are interested in developing skills in rehabilitation, whilst providing a high quality, flexible patient centred service.
If you don't already have a Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 2 apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role].
As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.
Main duties of the job- Carryout agreed therapeutic care plan/goals with patients under the direction and supervision of the multi-professional team.
- Contribute to the promotion and maintenance of physical, psychological and social well being of patients in Activities of daily living e.g
▪ Continence management
▪ Hydration & nutrition needs
▪ Mobility
▪ Meal and drink preparation
▪ Practising domestic activities e.g. laundry and shopping
▪ Speech and language exercise programmes
▪ Health promotion e.g. healthy eating
▪ Social activities
- Contribute to the assessment, implementation and delivery of individualised evidence based care and provide feedback of current patient status to appropriate members of the multi-professional team throughout the span of duty (individualised care plan/goals devised by appropriate therapist/nurse.
- Assist in the promotion and maintenance of individual patient service
and nutrition needs etc.
- Awareness of and adherence to all Trust policies.
- Promote and uphold privacy, dignity & respect, rights and well being of
facilitation of a holistic quality of life for the patient which appreciates the
wider context outside of the care setting and promotes an environment
where this can be facilitated.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship****
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills to functional skills level 1 or equivalent
- NVQ Level 2 in a care related subject or equivalent or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 2 Apprenticeship
- GCSE Grade C or above or Functional skills level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths
We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship [if eligible] under the skilled worker or health & care visa route. Please note, not all vacancies are eligible for sponsorship.
Before applying, you can make a self-assessment of potential eligibility for sponsorship using the criteria for the skilled worker visa under the UK’s point’s based immigration system here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
**Please note, there have been some changes made to Home Office guidance in relation to salary thresholds for sponsorship applications from 9 April 2025**