Are you looking for a job where you can make a real difference? At Phyllis Tuckwell, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional care to our patients and their families and carers.

Phyllis Tuckwell is looking to appoint a full time Rehabilitation Assistant. The role supports high quality rehabilitative palliative care for patients of Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice.

The successful applicant will be an integral member of the physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams and wider multi-disciplinary team. They will work in any of our settings across both sites as well in patient’s home, in community venues and on the in-patient unit. They will work with patients living with advanced disease or a terminal illness, their carer’s and their family. The role will work one to one and with groups of patients. Moving and handling of patients and equipment is part of the role and training will be provided. The successful applicant will use a range of interventions to enable a patient to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to actively manage their condition and maximise their ability to engage in activities that are meaningful to them. This will empower patients to live fully and enjoy the best quality of life possible according to their preferences, needs and choices.

If you would like to feel part of a welcoming and committed team, benefit from strong peer and managerial support, and want to develop your career with excellent training and education opportunities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

• A level 3 qualification in Health or Social Care of equivalent.
• An understanding of palliative care.
• Be committed to person centred, high-quality, rehabilitative palliative care for patients, their relatives, and carers.
• Experience in and be committed to working as part of an effective multi-disciplinary team.
• Well developed communication skills.
• Good information technology skills across a range of platforms.
• Be self-aware and resilient.
• Have the skills required to work with groups of patients and carers.

For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.

Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our Therapies staff are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring ‘every day is precious’ for our patients.

The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about here:

• Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
• Continuation of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
• Clinical Supervision
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Benefit Scheme
• Blue Light Discount Card

• Access to learning and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site education team)
• Professional Growth
• Upskilling
• Diverse Training Courses
  

• Equal Opportunities employer
• Flexible hours and flexible working
• Supportive colleagues
• Clinical supervision and support
• 97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell*

For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit please contact Ruth Hale, Physiotherapist Team Lead on

We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications be received. Your early response is therefore encouraged