Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a
Rehabilitation Assistant (Band 3) to join the rehabilitation team at St.
Benedicts Hospice and Centre for Specialist Palliative in Sunderland.
You will work closely with Occupational Therapists and
Physiotherapists in the delivery of individual plans of care for patients,
working across all departments.
You will be expected to move and handle patients in
supporting their rehabilitation programmes and contribute to the delivery of
therapeutic activity groups
We will offer excellent working conditions and a supportive
culture promoting Continuous Professional Development and Life Long Learning
For an informal discussion please contact: Erin Baker,
Senior Occupational Therapist, 01915128440 0r erin.baker1@nhs.net
This post is subject to
enhanced DSB disclosure.
Main duties of the job
You
will be/have:
NVQ 3 in Care or equivalent qualification
The Care Certificate or willingness to work towards
Good standard of general education
Experience of working in NHS or healthcare environment in a
rehabilitation role
Experience of palliative care is desirable
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential
Effective organisational skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Able to move and handle patients and loads
Car driver, valid license and business class
insurance are essential
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work
flexibly within a multidisciplinary team under the direction of qualified
therapists (Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy), providing a high standard
of therapy/rehabilitation to patients within St Benedicts Hospice and Centre
for Specialist Palliative Care
To work
independently following standard procedures and treatment plans to deliver
therapy on an individual basis or group setting
To have access
to a qualified therapist to evaluate the outcomes of intervention and progress
treatments as appropriate
To coordinate
and implement rehabilitation interventions (individual or group) as directed by
a qualified therapist, on the inpatient unit, day service and in patients
homes
To undertake
visits to patients homes, following standard work procedures, to complete
simple non-complex assessment and intervention, as directed by a qualified
therapist.
To be
responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of stock control/ materials/ equipment
within the rehabilitation service
To deliver and
install low risk equipment to patients homes, following installation training,
as directed by a qualified therapist, e.g.) mobility aides, toileting equipment
To be competent
in the ordering, fitting, maintenance and review of equipment for patient use
This job
description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post
holder will be asked to carry out other duties which are appropriate to the
skills of the post holder and grade of the post as the priorities of the
service change
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work
flexibly within a multidisciplinary team under the direction of qualified
therapists (Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy), providing a high standard
of therapy/rehabilitation to patients within St Benedicts Hospice and Centre
for Specialist Palliative Care
To work
independently following standard procedures and treatment plans to deliver
therapy on an individual basis or group setting
To have access
to a qualified therapist to evaluate the outcomes of intervention and progress
treatments as appropriate
To coordinate
and implement rehabilitation interventions (individual or group) as directed by
a qualified therapist, on the inpatient unit, day service and in patients
homes
To undertake
visits to patients homes, following standard work procedures, to complete
simple non-complex assessment and intervention, as directed by a qualified
therapist.
To be
responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of stock control/ materials/ equipment
within the rehabilitation service
To deliver and
install low risk equipment to patients homes, following installation training,
as directed by a qualified therapist, e.g.) mobility aides, toileting equipment
To be competent
in the ordering, fitting, maintenance and review of equipment for patient use
This job
description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post
holder will be asked to carry out other duties which are appropriate to the
skills of the post holder and grade of the post as the priorities of the
service change
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Care or equivalent qualification
- Good standard of general education
Desirable
- The Care Certificate or willingness to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in NHS or healthcare environment in a rehabilitation role
Desirable
- Experience of palliative care setting
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work without supervision
- Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential
- Effective organisational skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Willing to undertake further training relevant to your role
Desirable
- Good understanding of specialist palliative care
- A Desire to work in Specialist Palliative Care
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
- Car driver, valid license and business class insurance are essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Care or equivalent qualification
- Good standard of general education
Desirable
- The Care Certificate or willingness to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in NHS or healthcare environment in a rehabilitation role
Desirable
- Experience of palliative care setting
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work without supervision
- Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential
- Effective organisational skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Willing to undertake further training relevant to your role
Desirable
- Good understanding of specialist palliative care
- A Desire to work in Specialist Palliative Care
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
- Car driver, valid license and business class insurance are essential.
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.
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