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Job overview

Are you a passionate, innovative and inspirational individual who is looking for a unique opportunity to support the implementation of our  vision for a multi-agency discharge and community hub?

The Acute Response and Rehabilitation in the Community and Hospital (ARCH) have recently secured significant additional resource, which will allow the service to expand the cohort of patients who can be identified to leave hospital sooner with additional short-term support in their home environment reducing the need for inpatient rehabilitation, risk of deconditioning and interim placements

Our ARCH rotation provides the opportunity for successful applicants to rotate between core areas of the service, to develop competencies that support positive patient outcomes, 7 days a week.  The rotations across key areas include- virtual beds, community rehabilitation, emergency department, urgent community response, admission avoidance service and and hospital in reach. This provides varied opportunities across the hospital base and community and you will get the chance to work in all of the areas.

What do we offer you in return?

• Investment in continuous professional development.
• Quality care champion training
• Innovative service development
• Frailty based competencies

Successful candidates will be expected to partake a 7 day service covering 8am to 8pm across all rotational areas.   

Essential components of the role: Car drivers with access to a vehicle to meet service needs

Main duties of the job

To deliver rehabilitation services within a multidisciplinary team to inpatients and community patients. Working closely with other professionals to ensure positive clinical outcomes and effectiveness by providing a co-ordinated service including continuity and quality of care.

To support patient flow from hospital to their own homes by giving appropriate information, advice and education.

Essential components of the role:

Car drivers with access to a vehicle to meet service needs 

Working for our organisation

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff.  We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development. 

• An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.