Generic Support Worker (JHRU)

We require a generic support worker for the Jean Heyes Rehabilitation Unit, based at Leigh Infirmary. The unit supports individuals who are medically well enough to be discharged from hospital, but who require a period of bed-based, Nurse & Therapy led rehabilitation. It supports individuals to achieve specific goals which enable safe discharge back into the community or their own home.,

• To assist and work under the direction of Registered Nurses, Chartered Physiotherapists and State Registered Occupational Therapists


• To work with adults being medically optimised prior to discharged in the Jean Heyes Rehabilitation Unit


• To assist in the administration and clerical duties of the unit


• To administer and monitor the stock of aids for independence and other departmental equipment


• To work flexibly when required, which will involve covering a 7 day 24hr service
  
  We are recruiting for a number of permanent full time positions (37.5 hours) but part time would be considered. Working across Monday to Sunday, with day and night shifts. You must hold either a qualification in Health & Social Care or have equivalent competencies gained in an NHS/UK healthcare rehabilitation role.


An Enhanced DBS with Adults' Barred List checks will be obtained during pre-employment checks.

Choose Well - Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.