Job summary
- Main area
- RSW
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 23.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 374-KNDA016-C
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Firwood House
- Town
- Eastbourne
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Rehabilitation Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 3
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Recently the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.
Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.
In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.
Job overview
Welcome to East Sussex, a place that boasts a beautiful coastline, beaches and the South Downs National Park. Close to Brighton and rail links to London. Come and join our friendly, sociable, valued and experienced team working within an integrated Health and Social Care community rehabilitation service based in Eastbourne, covering the Eastbourne Hailsham & Seaford area.
The JCR service is a short-term service which assesses and treats people within their own home. The service aims to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital or long-term care, enable earlier discharges from hospital and promote independence and quality of life.
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a friendly, supportive, professional integrated team which provides a 7-day service and uses an inter-professional model of working. Continuing Professional Development is supported and supervision and training are integral to the working practices of the team. You will key work non-complex clients, provide rehabilitation to people with a variety of conditions, and respond where appropriate to urgent referrals supporting clients to stay in their own home.
Working for our organisation
The post holder will be required to work flexibly and visit people in their own home and liaise with clients in acute and intermediate care settings if necessary prior to discharge. The ability to travel around the county in a timely fashion is essential.
We look forward to hearing from you.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/crb-criminal-records-bureau-check. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description, for any further questions or queries, please contact the appointed manager.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE grade 4 or GCE C and above
- Level 2 functional skills or health care support worker apprenticeship / NVQ level 2 in relevant subject
- Level 3 apprenticeship for example senior health care support worker or similar and / or NVQ level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in health or social care settings such as employment, work experience volunteering or placements
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrating respect, kindness and empathy at all times
- Understanding of role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriately delegated tasks
- Able to understand and follow procedures protocols and plans
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Karen Smith
- Job title
- Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
For an informal discussion or visit, please contact the Team Lead Karen Smith Tel 01323 466565 press 2 on the automated system when asked. Email [email protected]
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