Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. 

Lotus Rehabilitation Centre takes a multi-disciplinary approach when working with patients to achieve their goals and in supporting patients and their families through their rehabilitation journey.

We care for patients who have sustained a neurological injury such as acquired brain injury (e.g. subarachnoid haemorrhage, stroke), traumatic brain injury or have complex needs.

You will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team to support patients in their journey of recovery. This is an opportunity for career progression and recognition of your skills; whilst playing an important part in enhancing the patient experience.

Job Summary

• Under the supervision of registered health care professionals assist the multidisciplinary team with the provision of nursing and rehabilitation support to a high standard for neurological, including stroke patients.
• To participate and support in the implementation of Care Plans and Goal planning,  to enable the patients to achieve maximum potential, independence, health and self-esteem.
• You will show initiative, motivation and excellent organisational ability working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure patient safety is maintained and patient experience is positive by treating all patients, relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity and courtesy in accordance with Trust values.

Essential

• English and Maths qualification at Level 1 or equilivant 
• QCF or BTEC or equivalent (NVQ) Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care/Clinical Health, or completion of NHSP Care Support Worker Development Programme.

Desirable

English and Maths qualification at Level 2

Experience

Essential

• 1 year experience as a Support Worker
• Experience of working with people in a caring setting and a multidisciplinary team
• Experience working as part of a team.

Desirable 

• Experience within a hospital setting as a Health Care Support Worker
• 1 year’s experience, as minimum, as a Band 2 in a rehabilitation setting or equivalent setting, such acute stroke or orthopaedics.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Effective patient/client care skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including by telephone
• Respect for confidentiality
• Skill in engaging others in a therapeutic relationship.
• Knowledge of the underpinning philosophy of rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of health and social care issues.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.