Rehabilitation Assistant
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 29 November 2024
Job summary
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Rehabilitation can be a challenging time as a patient, but as a therapy team, we get the exciting opportunity of helping someone regain their independence. Are you interested in rehabilitation and wanting to work within NHS services? If so we would love for you to take this opportunity to work with us to provide high quality inpatient rehabilitation and discharge planning in the Swindon Intermediate Care Centre (SWICC).
The post will be static on Forest ward here in SWICC. Consequently, on Forest Ward you will be required to see patients who have had a stroke, broken their hip, or have other reasons for requiring a short period of inpatient rehabilitation. We are a progressive team that is always looking to improve the way that we work with our patients and each other.
Main duties of the job
The role of a Band 2 Rehabilitation Assistant within our team includes working with patients to provide rehabilitation and discharge planning alongside a team of other Rehabilitation Assistants and qualified physio- and occupational therapists. This is alongside administrative tasks and working with the rest of the therapy team to cover the priorities of the ward as needed. We treat patients on an individual needs basis by identifying what they need to work on prior to discharge from hospital and supporting with referrals to community services for ongoing support. Our core hours are Monday to Frida 0800-1600. We currently don't offer a weekend service but you may be required to work weekends in the future as the service develops.
About us
"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To carry out Rehabilitation following an Interdisciplinary model in accordance with the unit philosophy.
- The post holder will work supervised by Therapists,( Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and SpeechTherapists) to maintain an efficient day-to-day service.
- To share with the Therapists the overall therapeutic aim: to enable or restore patients to the highest level of physical, mental and social independence as possible and support carers in their role. They will assist in clinical duties, to include the implementation of treatment programmes for patients.
- To assist in the administration and clerical duties of the department such as ordering equipment and supplies enabling smooth running of the department.
- To assist in maintaining the department and equipment following the infection control policy to support the clinical work of the team. This will include changing laundry and cleaning of rehabilitation equipment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To carry out Rehabilitation following an Interdisciplinary model in accordance with the unit philosophy.
- The post holder will work supervised by Therapists,( Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and SpeechTherapists) to maintain an efficient day-to-day service.
- To share with the Therapists the overall therapeutic aim: to enable or restore patients to the highest level of physical, mental and social independence as possible and support carers in their role. They will assist in clinical duties, to include the implementation of treatment programmes for patients.
- To assist in the administration and clerical duties of the department such as ordering equipment and supplies enabling smooth running of the department.
- To assist in maintaining the department and equipment following the infection control policy to support the clinical work of the team. This will include changing laundry and cleaning of rehabilitation equipment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Literate and Numerate(5 GCSE grade c or above or equivalent)
- Computer literate (a working knowledge of word, outlook and internet usage)
Desirable
- NVQ or equivalent in related area
Experience
Essential
- Experience of a previous role involving various modes of communication with a variety of people
Desirable
- Experience working at Band 2 in at least 1 of the following: Physiotherapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Rehabilitation Assistant, Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
- Previous Experience of working in the NHS
- Previous experience in care delivery
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to empathise, support and motivate patients and carers
- Ability to communicate with people with barriers to communication
- Training in Rehabilitation competencies or equivalent base of theoretical knowledge
- A knowledge of what the job entails
- Ability to organise self and workload in order to complete given tasks within a given timescale
- Motivated and willing to learn new skills
Desirable
- Training in Rehabilitation competencies or equivalent base of theoretical knowledge
- Knowledge of Stroke
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Literate and Numerate(5 GCSE grade c or above or equivalent)
- Computer literate (a working knowledge of word, outlook and internet usage)
Desirable
- NVQ or equivalent in related area
Experience
Essential
- Experience of a previous role involving various modes of communication with a variety of people
Desirable
- Experience working at Band 2 in at least 1 of the following: Physiotherapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Rehabilitation Assistant, Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
- Previous Experience of working in the NHS
- Previous experience in care delivery
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to empathise, support and motivate patients and carers
- Ability to communicate with people with barriers to communication
- Training in Rehabilitation competencies or equivalent base of theoretical knowledge
- A knowledge of what the job entails
- Ability to organise self and workload in order to complete given tasks within a given timescale
- Motivated and willing to learn new skills
Desirable
- Training in Rehabilitation competencies or equivalent base of theoretical knowledge
- Knowledge of Stroke
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
