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Critical Care Rehabilitation Support Worker

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York, YO31 8HEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

22 November 2026

10 days left

Job description

We are currently looking for two Rehabilitation Support workers to support the Nursing and Physiotherapy Team within the Critical Care Units; one post...

This role offers the opportunity to work with patients on our Critical Care Unit and beyond, to deliver rehabilitation programs devised by Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, with a key role in reducing the risk of deconditioning with this more vulnerable group if people. This is a role that benefits from having regular patient contact , and is an important role in supporting the therapy and the wider multidisciplinary teams, who we have strong links with.

We are committed to providing innovative and effective evidence based practice, and are looking for a highly motivated and committed rehabilitation support worker, to be part of our continually developing service to this patient group. There is a robust support network for all staff, including clinical supervision and peer review.

If you wish to apply for this post as a Secondment opportunity, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying.

This post may become Permanent at the end of Fixed Term/Secondment.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityour application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

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Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension fordependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Workscheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Numeracy and literacy skills to Level 2 (GCSE Grade 4-9, A-C or equivalent
  • Level 3 health care related qualification e.g., BTEC, NVQ, T-Level, Apprenticeship OR willingness to complete in first year of employment
  • Demonstrable effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to communicate health-related information
  • Completion of the National Care Certificate.
  • Able to work with patients who may have challenging behaviours and limited communication.

Desirable

  • Awareness of needs of vulnerable groups including dementia, learning disabilities and others with protected characteristics
  • Evidence of transferable workplace training and competencies

Experience & knowledge required

Essential

  • Practical knowledge of role, including good understanding of role applied for
  • Practical awareness of issues affecting patient safety and risk
  • Experience of managing allocated tasks independently within own competency and taking responsibility for decision making
  • Experience of working within a team and with the general public
  • 1 year's previous experience in a Health Care Support Worker or Therapy Assistant role

Desirable: - Able to demonstrate ability to motivate and encourage patients to engage in activities

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

6 November 2026

Last checked

9 November 2026

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About the employer

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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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