• Job Description

  Req#: C9152-25-0628?language=en&page=634&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The Sherborne Integrated Community Rehab Team are looking for a Rehabilitation Assistant to work within their Multidisciplinary team, based at The Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne. We are a small, friendly team consisting of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Registered Nurse, Therapy Assistant Practitioners, Rehabilitation Assistants and a Team Administrator. We work as a team to provide rehabilitation to the over 18yr old population within North Dorset. There is one full time post available to support the team.

  We are a hard working and dynamic team, that are committed to providing high quality care and rehabilitation to the residents within the Sherborne area through integrated and collaborative ways of working in conjunction with our colleagues within the Primary and Social Care sectors.

  Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

  Main duties of the job

  The Integrated Community Rehabilitation Team is a multi-disciplinary team offering therapy to a wide range of people within their home environments to prevent avoidable hospital admissions and facilitate earlier hospital discharge as well as in-reaching onto the wards. It is essential that you have experience of rehabilitation or a caring role, as well as having good verbal, written and team working skills.

  This role is rotational, as such you will spend a period of time working on the rehab ward and in the Community. You will need to be flexible in your approach and confident to work alone. Basic IT skills and NVQ level 2/3 would be advantageous.

  Responsibilities will require you to work mainly under supervision of the clinicians within the team, but also to work autonomously within your competencies. You will need to have the ability to drive a car as you will be required to visit patients in their own homes and other community settings.

  In return for your enthusiasm and commitment, we can provide an environment for you to develop your clinical skills and experience with regular supervision and appraisals. You will be supported through training to help achieve your competencies.

  Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

  About us

  At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

  We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

  Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

  Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

  Details

  Date posted

  24 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,937 to £26,598 a year p.a

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  152-C138.25

  Job locations

  Sherborne ICRT- Yeatman Hospital

  Hospital Lane

  Sherborne

  DT9 3JU

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

  As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

  As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

  Person Specification

  Knowledge, Skills and Training

  Essential

  • NVQ care level 2/3 or willing to work towards
  • Skills to manage challenging situations
  • Good organisational skills/decision making

  Personal Qualities/ Attributes

  Essential

  • Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours.
  • Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.
  • Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities.
  • Ability to work autonomously if required
  • Good time management skills

  Additional Requirements

  Essential

  • Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.

  Job Specific Experience

  Essential

  • Experience working in Health or social care setting
  • Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in the community
  • Previous experience of rehab of elderly/adults

  Person Specification

  Knowledge, Skills and Training

  Essential

  • NVQ care level 2/3 or willing to work towards
  • Skills to manage challenging situations
  • Good organisational skills/decision making

  Personal Qualities/ Attributes

  Essential

  • Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours.
  • Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.
  • Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities.
  • Ability to work autonomously if required
  • Good time management skills

  Additional Requirements

  Essential

  • Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.

  Job Specific Experience

  Essential

  • Experience working in Health or social care setting
  • Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in the community
  • Previous experience of rehab of elderly/adults

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Sherborne ICRT- Yeatman Hospital

  Hospital Lane

  Sherborne

  DT9 3JU

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Sherborne ICRT- Yeatman Hospital

  Hospital Lane

  Sherborne

  DT9 3JU

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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