Job summary
The purpose of this role is to work as a member of the multi-professional team to provide holistic care to adult patients, to their carers and families. In addition, you will be supporting the Rehabilitation team in providing clinical, administrative and health & wellbeing support to patients, carers and families, including running groups (with support) and in the inpatient unit
Main duties of the job
To work within the rehabilitation therapy Team in the planning and delivery of a palliative rehabilitation model of service to ensure patients have access to interventions enabling them to reach their fullest physical, psychological social and vocational potential consistent with their limitations, desires and life plans.
To support the physiotherapist in the writing and reviews of individualised care plans as required.
About us
If successful, you'll join on the first working Monday of the month so we can best support you with our structured induction programme.
For an informal chat about this role please contact Rebecca Varvel, Head of Outpatients & Rehabilitation, at rebecca.varvel@renniegrovepeace.org
Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Our commitment to equality and diversity.
At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care we strive to continuously demonstrate our values. These values are embedded in our recruitment and selection process and we are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both our workforce and within our culture.
The Company
At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care, were all about making every moment matter for our patients and families, and you can play your part in that. We will support people of all ages who are affected by a progressive life- limiting illness (and those who care for them), to live as well as possible by providing choice and ease access to a wide range of palliative care and bereavement services across Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. We provide care and support for adults and children diagnosed with cancer and other life-limiting illness, and their families, visiting day and night. Its important work and, to make it all happen, we need talented and passionate people
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain succinct clear records on the electronic patient records.
To plan, prioritise and manage own workload on day-to-day basis combining a range of IPU patient and outpatient related activities as delegates by the physiotherapist.
To implement exercise programmes as set by the physiotherapist and provide advice in relation to progress. Including exercise group provision working with volunteers.
To support the rehabilitation team with education and training of members of the multi-disciplinary team and community services.
To attend relevant training courses and meetings, especially those relating to self-management/ rehabilitation in palliative care. To participate in annual appraisal programme and adhere to the Hospice policies and guidelines.
To ensure all feedback, evaluation and outcome measures are followed and completed appropriately.
To develop relationships with relevant members of the multi-disciplinary community team.
To attend MDT/report meetings as required.
To set up and prepare room for exercise groups.
To assist with monitoring and checking of equipment used within the hospice and to report any issues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain succinct clear records on the electronic patient records.
To plan, prioritise and manage own workload on day-to-day basis combining a range of IPU patient and outpatient related activities as delegates by the physiotherapist.
To implement exercise programmes as set by the physiotherapist and provide advice in relation to progress. Including exercise group provision working with volunteers.
To support the rehabilitation team with education and training of members of the multi-disciplinary team and community services.
To attend relevant training courses and meetings, especially those relating to self-management/ rehabilitation in palliative care. To participate in annual appraisal programme and adhere to the Hospice policies and guidelines.
To ensure all feedback, evaluation and outcome measures are followed and completed appropriately.
To develop relationships with relevant members of the multi-disciplinary community team.
To attend MDT/report meetings as required.
To set up and prepare room for exercise groups.
To assist with monitoring and checking of equipment used within the hospice and to report any issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ qualified to level 3 or equivalent or level 4 or rehab/physiotherapy/ occupational therapy Assistant qualification/ experience
Desirable
- Qualification in the field of exercise / palliative care / physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a related care setting.
- Experience of working as either a health care assistant, physiotherapy assistant, occupational therapy assistant, running exercise groups.
- Understanding of palliative care and Hospice philosophy.
- A good understanding of technology with a working knowledge of Microsoft office packages ie Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Able to build good working relationships.
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Good administrative and record keeping skills and able to work with good attention to detail.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Sensitivity and understanding to the needs of the volunteers and customers, many of whom may have experienced Rennie Grove Peace services or be bereaved themselves.
- Be a perfect match with our values.
Desirable
- Experience of being part of a multi professional team
- Experience working within palliative care
- Experience of working with and leading & motivating teams of volunteers
- Strong problem-solving skills and able to implement new initiatives.
- Health & Safety Training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ qualified to level 3 or equivalent or level 4 or rehab/physiotherapy/ occupational therapy Assistant qualification/ experience
Desirable
- Qualification in the field of exercise / palliative care / physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a related care setting.
- Experience of working as either a health care assistant, physiotherapy assistant, occupational therapy assistant, running exercise groups.
- Understanding of palliative care and Hospice philosophy.
- A good understanding of technology with a working knowledge of Microsoft office packages ie Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Able to build good working relationships.
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Good administrative and record keeping skills and able to work with good attention to detail.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Sensitivity and understanding to the needs of the volunteers and customers, many of whom may have experienced Rennie Grove Peace services or be bereaved themselves.
- Be a perfect match with our values.
Desirable
- Experience of being part of a multi professional team
- Experience working within palliative care
- Experience of working with and leading & motivating teams of volunteers
- Strong problem-solving skills and able to implement new initiatives.
- Health & Safety Training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
