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Job summary

Main area
Complex Medical Units
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Please contact ward manager to discuss.)
Job ref
321-MRC-6386855-B4-PUB
Employer
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
John Radcliffe Hospital
Town
Headington
Salary
£23,949 - £26,282 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/07/2024 23:59

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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Acute Rehab Support Worker

NHS AfC: Band 4

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

 

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

 

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

 

Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values


 

Job overview

Acute Rehab Support Worker (ARSW) - Band 4

The post-holder will be working within Complex Medical Unit A (CMU A) at the OUH NHS Foundation Trust.

You will be expected to provide 1 to 1 patient observations, assisting with individual therapy goals, being involved in rehabilitation through  holistic and patient centered care.  You must be able to demonstrate empathy, compassion and the ability to cope in challenging situations.  You will work closely with the Complex Medicine multi-disciplinary team (MDT)  and must have a desire to make a difference to vulnerable patients who require additional observations and intervention whilst in our care.

If you are looking for a new challenge within a supportive and dynamic team; please get in touch.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Complex Medical Unit team. The post-holder will be working on the wards.

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of holistic care and patient observations including distraction therapy, reminiscence therapy, personal care, support with nutrition / hydration, mouth care and prevention of deconditioning. This will be with the support and the guidance of the Complex Medicine MDT.

Working for our organisation

Here at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust we are looking for people who can make a real difference to the care our patients receive so, if you are someone who is kind and compassionate, and always put others first, then we have some very exciting new roles for you to consider.

Our patients are all admitted for emergency care against a background of long-term physical health conditions, and they may also experience mental health issues, cognitive impairment and challenging behaviour.

You will be joining an energetic and enthusiastic team of nurses, doctors, therapists and social care professionals who work together closely to manage the patients’ care problems, promote recovery and re-enablement, and safe discharge from hospital. The ward team is also supported by the Trust’s psychological medicine team.

We are keen to benefit from your expertise and experience to help us develop a truly multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. In return, you will be supported by practice development programmes run by the Trust, as well as the practice development team within acute medicine. We are committed to supporting your continuing professional and career development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see job description attached.

The four Complex Medicine Units of Level 7 of the JR site are busy but fun! Caring for people with complex, long-term conditions who have come into hospital with an acute medical problem, many of whom stay for several weeks, the role of the ARSW is crucial to the health and well-being of our patients. With a focus on rehabilitation and promoting independence, you can expect to develop meaningful relationships with patients and their families and develop specialist skills in communication and caring for people with dementia.

Person specification

N/A

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working with patient cohort
  • shows understanding of role
Desirable criteria
  • passionate about Dementia care
  • passionate about Frailty care

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kate Pearce
Job title
Matron for Complex Medicine
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01865572226
Additional information

This is a high-performing, energetic and enthusiastic team that is constantly striving to do even better for our patients. The secret to our success is teamwork, and the successful applicant will be joining and helping to lead a very positive and supportive team.

For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:

Ward Manager
Sara  Oliveira
[email protected]

Matron
Kate Pearce
01865 572226 or [email protected]

Memory Nurse Specialist 
Sarah Saunders
[email protected]

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