Rehabilitation Therapist

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy Team as a Rehabilitation Assistant. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality, efficient, and effective care to our patients.

• Implement specific treatment programmes as delegated by an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to patients on the ward who present with a variety of health conditions.
• Undertake a range of clinical and non-clinical tasks, including delegated therapy and nursing tasks, in line with individual competencies, working towards the team aims of maximising independence, managing long-term conditions, and discharge planning.
• Manage a caseload of in-patients under the guidance and supervision of qualified therapists.
• Communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives, and other health professionals.

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust 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. We are committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, while 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.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for career development, training, and partnership working. If you are a motivated and dedicated individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.