Job summary
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY
ESSD Rehabilitation Assistant (band 3) based at Lonsdale Unit, Penrith Hospital, Bridge Lane, Penrith, Cumbria. CA11 8HX - 22.5 hours.
The Early Supported Stroke Discharge (ESSD) service is excited to advertise a post for 22.5 permanent hours for a stroke-specific Rehabilitation Assistant to work within the Eden localities. Our team is based at Penrith Hospital and you will be working with people in their own homes as well as across multiple NHS & community sites depending on the needs of the stroke survivor. The ESSD service plays a vital role in safe, supported & early discharge from the Hyper-acute Stroke Unit, the stroke ward at the Cumberland Infirmary and The Eden Unit, Penrith Hospital. We often work with our stroke survivors before their discharge from hospital. If you are a flexible, reliable & enthusiastic team player with a special interest in supporting stroke survivors to re-build their lives, then this is the job for you!
The Eden and Carlisle ESSD teams work very closely together and the successful candidate will primarily be based in Penrith but will support with cover in the Carlisle team if needed. You will also work collaboratively across the North Cumbria Stroke Pathway to ensure a seamless provision of stroke services appropriately
Main duties of the job
As a Rehabilitation Assistant in the team you will be pivotal in the implementation of evidence based specialist treatment programs for patients following a stroke who may have a range of impairments and complex health needs. The therapy plans often include supporting patients to practice their normal daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation & support with medication in order to achieve their rehabilitation goals. You will work closely with patients and their families and carers in the implementation of their care plans. You will be working with a full multidisciplinary team comprising of specialist occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists and neuropsychologists.
The ESSD service works closely with the Integrated Care Community teams to provide a seamless transition of care from the acute hospital setting into the community. This will require the ability to travel across the Eden & Carlisle localities as required, as well as to work flexibility to meet service needs. You will provide specialist rehabilitation with patients following a stroke, in their own homes & other community & clinical settings, and under the direction and supervision of qualified therapists. The post is Monday to Friday but weekend working may be required as necessary.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information, please see the additional information link which can be viewed under the read this before applying section.
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email:helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350,emailadvice@unlock.org.ukor complete theonline form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information, please see the additional information link which can be viewed under the read this before applying section.
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email:helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350,emailadvice@unlock.org.ukor complete theonline form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person Specification
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Patient handling skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally & in writing
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Basic IT skills
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values & behaviours needed for dignified care
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the basic philosophy of rehabilitation
- Evidence of on-going training & mandatory courses
- Understanding of the role of all MDT disciplines - OT, PT, Psych & SLT
- Self-awareness & appreciation of limitations
- Understanding of reflective practice & mandatory courses
Desirable
- Experience with stroke patients
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working within rehabilitation
- Able to work with a wide range of people
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of lone working
- Experience of working with stroke patients
- Previous experience of working in a multi- disciplinary team
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in health/ Rehabilitation
- Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake (applicable for all non-registered support workers that provide health care)
Desirable
- IT qualification
- Specific stroke rehabilitation course
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Ability to motivate others
- Responsible and reliable
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Committed to personal development.
Desirable
- Ability to pass on knowledge to other team members
Other requirements
Essential
- Genuine desire to work with stroke patients
- Car owner / driver essential.
- Responsible and reliable.
- Be adaptable to a growing and changing service
- Full clean driving license
Person Specification
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Patient handling skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally & in writing
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Basic IT skills
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values & behaviours needed for dignified care
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the basic philosophy of rehabilitation
- Evidence of on-going training & mandatory courses
- Understanding of the role of all MDT disciplines - OT, PT, Psych & SLT
- Self-awareness & appreciation of limitations
- Understanding of reflective practice & mandatory courses
Desirable
- Experience with stroke patients
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working within rehabilitation
- Able to work with a wide range of people
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of lone working
- Experience of working with stroke patients
- Previous experience of working in a multi- disciplinary team
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in health/ Rehabilitation
- Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake (applicable for all non-registered support workers that provide health care)
Desirable
- IT qualification
- Specific stroke rehabilitation course
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Ability to motivate others
- Responsible and reliable
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Committed to personal development.
Desirable
- Ability to pass on knowledge to other team members
Other requirements
Essential
- Genuine desire to work with stroke patients
- Car owner / driver essential.
- Responsible and reliable.
- Be adaptable to a growing and changing service
- Full clean driving license
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Penrith Hospital
Lonsdale unit, Penrith Hospital, Bridge Lane, Penrith, Cumbria. CA11 8HX
Penrith
CA11 8HX
Employer's website
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
