Job summary
Rehabilitation Assistant
(Band 2 progressing to Band 3 on
completion of a L3 qualification and/or required competencies)
Fixed Term Contract 1 Year - 37.5hours per week or part time considered
An exciting opportunity has
arisen for a Band 2/3 Rehabilitation assistant to support both Occupational and
Physiotherapy on our highly rated acute Stroke ward at the West Suffolk
Hospital.
As this is an acute role it
will be ward based and you will experience a variety of patients and conditions
day to day.
We are a friendly team and
work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to get the best outcomes for
our patients.
We provide in-house training
and development opportunities for all staff and view this as a priority.
Main duties of the job
You will independently implement treatment
programmes prescribed by a therapist to enable stroke survivors recovery.
You will work jointly with the physiotherapists
to support the rehabilitation of more complex patients.
You will complete a wide range of daily living
and activity based tasks to support the occupational therapists.
You should be able to take direction from a
variety of healthcare professionals.
Organisational skills, time management and
flexibility are crucial in this environment.
We provide a 7 day service so the ability to
work weekends will be required.
Advanced communication skills will be necessary
due to the patient group and fast pace of the environment.
Keep the therapy rooms tidy, presentable and
ready for use.
Some of the duties required will include using
manual handling equipment and good stroke positioning, applying and remove
splints, functional practices in the bathroom and kitchen. Undertaking exercise programmes for weak
limbs and group work.
About us
#BeKnown
at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to
more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for,
treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community
settings.
The
West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care
services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery
unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+
beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult
and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk
Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing
temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We
do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our
values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we
work and behave as a team.
With
nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation
a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be
the best you can be.
We
promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you
can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join
us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary:
To assist the rehab teams (physiotherapy/occupational therapy) in
providing rehabilitation by carrying out supportive clinical and non-clinical
duties in a range of locations as required.
To work independently on a one-to-one basis with patients to encourage
independence under the guidance of qualified therapists.
To organise and regulate the day to day use of pool and hire vehicles
allocated to Integrated Therapies
To organise and regulate the up-keep of equipment, stocks and working
environment as required.
To communicate effectively with qualified therapists and other team
members, giving feedback on treatment and progress.
To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trusts
Integrated Therapy services.
Job
responsibilities:
Clinical
The post holder will be required to work alongside
qualified therapists in order to assist with treatment of patients. The post holder
may also be required to work independently under the guidance of a qualified
therapist.
To assist the therapist inpatient rehabilitation
on a daily basis, utilising a range of skills, such as practising exercises,
transfers, personal and domestic activities of daily living, assisting with
mobility, therapeutic handling etc. To assist in maintaining patient safety at
all times.
To use initiative and common sense, being aware of
changes in patients well-being and responses to treatment. To report back
patient progress to the treating therapist.
To implement therapy treatment plans, progressing
patient independence under the guidance of a qualified therapist.
To treat patients on an individual basis or within
a group setting as requested.
To motivate patients to regain and/or maintain
their independence.
To communicate effectively with patients,
relatives and carers regarding patient treatment, considering patient
confidentiality. This may include
communicating with patients with barriers to understanding such as deafness,
dementia, acute confusion, mental health conditions etc.
To assist in the treatment and reassurance of patients with a range of
distressing physical and psychological conditions.
To feedback to other staff (e.g. nurses, other therapists) regarding
patient care and treatment, as instructed by a qualified therapist.
To be responsible for documenting your intervention in the appropriate
patient records following treatment. To input statistical data regarding
patient contacts.
To ensure all equipment is clean, safe and available for use in the
department. To assist qualified therapists in the provision of equipment for
patients and advising on its safe use.
To take measures to prevent spread of infection, such as wiping
down/disinfecting equipment and surfaces.
To participate in 7 day working, extended weekday working hours and
weekend rotas as required by the service
To work flexible hours when requested, in response to the needs of the
service.
To work throughout the clinical specialities both
in inpatients and outpatients and also within a community setting, as the needs
of the service dictate.
Professional
To observe and adhere to departmental, Trust and
professional standards, guidelines and policies.
To monitor and develop own performance, aiming to
achieve and maintain high standards of patient care.
To participate in supervision and appraisal
schemes, undergoing a yearly individual performance review with a senior
therapist.
Organisational
To manage the daily use of pool and hire vehicles
used by Integrated Therapies staff, ensuring they are available and ready for
use according to Trust policies and departmental procedures and requirements
To liaise with the Therapies administrative team to ensure vehicles are
taken for and returned from services, repairs, valeting etc
To ensure the department can run smoothly by maintaining a clean and
tidy environment.
To order and issue patient equipment at the request of therapy
staff.
To report any equipment in need of repair promptly by following
guidelines. Unsafe equipment must also be reported to the Clinical Lead of that
area.
To order and issue departmental equipment and supplies at the request of
therapy staff, liaising with suppliers/stores/purchasing and ensuring safe
storage.
To adhere to the Trust procedure on incident reporting.
To employ good time management skills. This involves being able to
organise day to day tasks around patient treatment.
To take responsibility for booking patients in for therapy treatment
sessions, booking rooms and equipment where necessary under the guidance of
therapy staff.
To undertake non-clinical and admin duties as instructed.
To assist with the portering of patients when necessary.
To attend training sessions such as in-service training, IT training,
mandatory training and tutorial programmes.
Any other duties as specified by the Professional
Lead.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary:
To assist the rehab teams (physiotherapy/occupational therapy) in
providing rehabilitation by carrying out supportive clinical and non-clinical
duties in a range of locations as required.
To work independently on a one-to-one basis with patients to encourage
independence under the guidance of qualified therapists.
To organise and regulate the day to day use of pool and hire vehicles
allocated to Integrated Therapies
To organise and regulate the up-keep of equipment, stocks and working
environment as required.
To communicate effectively with qualified therapists and other team
members, giving feedback on treatment and progress.
To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trusts
Integrated Therapy services.
Job
responsibilities:
Clinical
The post holder will be required to work alongside
qualified therapists in order to assist with treatment of patients. The post holder
may also be required to work independently under the guidance of a qualified
therapist.
To assist the therapist inpatient rehabilitation
on a daily basis, utilising a range of skills, such as practising exercises,
transfers, personal and domestic activities of daily living, assisting with
mobility, therapeutic handling etc. To assist in maintaining patient safety at
all times.
To use initiative and common sense, being aware of
changes in patients well-being and responses to treatment. To report back
patient progress to the treating therapist.
To implement therapy treatment plans, progressing
patient independence under the guidance of a qualified therapist.
To treat patients on an individual basis or within
a group setting as requested.
To motivate patients to regain and/or maintain
their independence.
To communicate effectively with patients,
relatives and carers regarding patient treatment, considering patient
confidentiality. This may include
communicating with patients with barriers to understanding such as deafness,
dementia, acute confusion, mental health conditions etc.
To assist in the treatment and reassurance of patients with a range of
distressing physical and psychological conditions.
To feedback to other staff (e.g. nurses, other therapists) regarding
patient care and treatment, as instructed by a qualified therapist.
To be responsible for documenting your intervention in the appropriate
patient records following treatment. To input statistical data regarding
patient contacts.
To ensure all equipment is clean, safe and available for use in the
department. To assist qualified therapists in the provision of equipment for
patients and advising on its safe use.
To take measures to prevent spread of infection, such as wiping
down/disinfecting equipment and surfaces.
To participate in 7 day working, extended weekday working hours and
weekend rotas as required by the service
To work flexible hours when requested, in response to the needs of the
service.
To work throughout the clinical specialities both
in inpatients and outpatients and also within a community setting, as the needs
of the service dictate.
Professional
To observe and adhere to departmental, Trust and
professional standards, guidelines and policies.
To monitor and develop own performance, aiming to
achieve and maintain high standards of patient care.
To participate in supervision and appraisal
schemes, undergoing a yearly individual performance review with a senior
therapist.
Organisational
To manage the daily use of pool and hire vehicles
used by Integrated Therapies staff, ensuring they are available and ready for
use according to Trust policies and departmental procedures and requirements
To liaise with the Therapies administrative team to ensure vehicles are
taken for and returned from services, repairs, valeting etc
To ensure the department can run smoothly by maintaining a clean and
tidy environment.
To order and issue patient equipment at the request of therapy
staff.
To report any equipment in need of repair promptly by following
guidelines. Unsafe equipment must also be reported to the Clinical Lead of that
area.
To order and issue departmental equipment and supplies at the request of
therapy staff, liaising with suppliers/stores/purchasing and ensuring safe
storage.
To adhere to the Trust procedure on incident reporting.
To employ good time management skills. This involves being able to
organise day to day tasks around patient treatment.
To take responsibility for booking patients in for therapy treatment
sessions, booking rooms and equipment where necessary under the guidance of
therapy staff.
To undertake non-clinical and admin duties as instructed.
To assist with the portering of patients when necessary.
To attend training sessions such as in-service training, IT training,
mandatory training and tutorial programmes.
Any other duties as specified by the Professional
Lead.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to GCSE level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Previous experience in a health or social care environment
- Awareness of the needs of others
- Experience of caring for others in a positive and respectful manner
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and as a team player
- Display a common sense approach
- Flexible and reliable approach to working duties
- Professional appearance in line with WSFT uniform policy
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good listening skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow instruction work within guidelines and protocols
- Good time management organisational skills.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to rural locations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to GCSE level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Previous experience in a health or social care environment
- Awareness of the needs of others
- Experience of caring for others in a positive and respectful manner
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and as a team player
- Display a common sense approach
- Flexible and reliable approach to working duties
- Professional appearance in line with WSFT uniform policy
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good listening skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow instruction work within guidelines and protocols
- Good time management organisational skills.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to rural locations.
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.
