Job summary
Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.
We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our well established and highly respected team.
This limited opportunity is primarily to support maternity leave cover for a period of 10-12 months.
As a Rehabilitation Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing clinical assistance and support to the team of qualified occupational therapists and physiotherapists. This will include carrying out activities of daily living, exercise programmes and issuing relevant equipment, ensuring the highest standard of patient care. You will be able to refer to the qualified therapists for guidance and supervision where necessary.
Main duties of the job
To assist the therapy team in providing a high standard of service to patients referred from a variety of settings. Including supporting the multi-professional team in the assessment and implementation of treatment programmes and care plans for patients. The post holder will work with patients from all areas of the acute hospital including elective orthopaedics, musculoskeletal outpatients, surgery, medical, amputees, older peoples' services and the stroke unit.
Key result areas
- o Under the supervision of an occupational therapist or physiotherapist the post holder will be expected to assist the Health Care Professionals in the assessment and treatment of patients. This will involve patients who may have complex and varying physical and psychological presentationsAgreed treatment programmes / care plans will be carried out by the post holder, at times working alone within the patient's home.
- To work under supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular instruction, guidance, training and support. Access to advice and support from an occupational therapist or physiotherapist is available whenever required. Work is routinely evaluated.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal technical qualification, e.g. City & Guilds, or Health Care NVQ or equivalent skills acquired through in-service development or experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Appropriate experience of working in a therapy/nursing assistant role
Desirable
- Previous experience in a rehabilitation setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Willingness and ability to be trained and successfully assessed in competencies to practice in areas relating to medical, surgical including orthopaedics, stroke and elderly conditions within 6 months of appointment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work alone in supportive settings
- Ability to teach practical skills to clients and carers
- Understand and apply risk management
- Understand legal responsibilities of the service and the associated code of ethics.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to present information both orally and written in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
- Demonstrate understanding of clinical governance and its implication for services.
- Ability to cope with working in a challenging environment and with emotional or aggressive patients/carers
- Information Management & Technology Skills
Others
Essential
- Ability to gain patient's trust
- Ability to engender confidence & feeling of safety in patients about their care
- Be able to demonstrate flexibility and reliability.
- Ability to carry out moderate effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
- Demonstrate ability to work as an effective team member
- Ability to use own initiative
- Commitment to non-discriminatory practice.
- Understanding and compliance with Data Protection
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal technical qualification, e.g. City & Guilds, or Health Care NVQ or equivalent skills acquired through in-service development or experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Appropriate experience of working in a therapy/nursing assistant role
Desirable
- Previous experience in a rehabilitation setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Willingness and ability to be trained and successfully assessed in competencies to practice in areas relating to medical, surgical including orthopaedics, stroke and elderly conditions within 6 months of appointment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work alone in supportive settings
- Ability to teach practical skills to clients and carers
- Understand and apply risk management
- Understand legal responsibilities of the service and the associated code of ethics.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to present information both orally and written in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
- Demonstrate understanding of clinical governance and its implication for services.
- Ability to cope with working in a challenging environment and with emotional or aggressive patients/carers
- Information Management & Technology Skills
Others
Essential
- Ability to gain patient's trust
- Ability to engender confidence & feeling of safety in patients about their care
- Be able to demonstrate flexibility and reliability.
- Ability to carry out moderate effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
- Demonstrate ability to work as an effective team member
- Ability to use own initiative
- Commitment to non-discriminatory practice.
- Understanding and compliance with Data Protection
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).
