Job summaryLocation: Petersfield and Bordon Community HospitalAn exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the dynamic Petersfield and Bordon Community Therapy Team. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality care and rehabilitation to patients with a range of functional and rehabilitative needs.The post holder will assume responsibility for delegated aspects of healthcare delivery, working within a scope of practice under the direction/supervision of a registered practitioner.You will need to be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills. You will need to be confident and assertive and have the ability to demonstrate these in a pressurised environment. The successful applicant will need to have proficient IT skills.Access to a vehicle and possession of a full driving license is essential.There are CPD opportunities that support development of clinical skills as well as structured supervision, peer support groups and appraisals.Further enquiries and informal visits are welcome please contact:Sally WedleyOccupational Therapy Team LeadSally.Wedley@southernhealth.nhs.uk02382 310696Ryan NunezPhysio Team LeadRyan.Nunez@southernhealth.nhs.uk02382 310596Main duties of the jobThe Rehabilitation Assistant will work as an active member of a community-based team and will provide high quality, efficient and effective service to patients.The post holder will assume responsibility for delegated aspects of healthcare delivery, working within a scope of practice under the direction/supervision of a registered practitioner. They will work within relevant legal and ethical frameworks and in accordance with organisational protocols and policies.The Rehabilitation Assistant will be proficient, knowledgeable, and competent. They will develop in their role through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge, and competences, to be determined by the needs of patients, the service, and the team.About usSouthern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services. Our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust, is set to launch in July 2024.The transformation will happen in staggered stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning in early May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent Trusts is anticipated to occur in July 2024, when the new organisation will be formed.Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFurther information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential*Experience of working within healthcareDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameSouthern Health NHS Foundation TrustAddressPetersfield HospitalSwan Street, PetersfieldPetersfieldHampshireGU32 3LBEmployer's websitehttps://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)