Job summary
We are looking for a Rehabilitation Assistant to join the therapy team at the Oxfordshire Stroke Rehab Unit, at Abingdon Community Hospital. This multidisciplinary team supports patients on the Oxfordshire Stroke Pathway, providing rehabilitation to maximise recovery and support for patients returning to the community.
The team consists of occupational therapists, physiotherapists and rehabilitation assistants as well as specialist speech and language therapists, nurses and dieticians.
If you have previous experience providing care or working with people in individual and group settings and have a passion for person centered care, this post may well be for you! We are a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking team who work effectively together to deliver high standards of rehabilitation. An active program of in service and competency based training is established, with a strong team ethos of learning and development.
Main duties of the job
To support the Therapy Team in Assessment and treatment of inpatients as well as Discharge planning. Individuals must be able to work under pressure and organise their own workload whilst under the guidance of senior practitioners. Due to the nature of this role, it is vital that individuals can carry out moderate to intense physical activities throughout the working day, including manual handling of patients and delivery and fitting of therapy equipment.
You will also be required to complete patients notes and other Admin tasks.
The successful candidate will need to be flexible working over 7 days. To hear more about this great opportunity, or to ask any questions, please contact Martha Darlington or Lauren Davies on 01865 904922.
About us
You will have an opportunity to work with supportive teams and committed colleagues.
Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Staff accommodation
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we need from you!
- A keen interest in new and upcoming technologies within Nursing and Healthcare
- Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service
- Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we need from you!
- A keen interest in new and upcoming technologies within Nursing and Healthcare
- Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service
- Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- -Experience working with adults with health needs
- -Experience working with clients individually or in groups
- -Some understanding of Health and Community Services
Desirable
- -Practical and teaching knowledge to NVQ3 level or equivalent
- -Experience in rehabilitation and healthcare services
Qualifications
Essential
- -NVQ 3 or equivalent training
- -GCSE in English and Maths (or equivalent)
- -Good written and spoken English
Skills
Essential
- -IT Literate
- -Ability to manage time effectively
- -Ability to plan and organise workload
- -Good communication skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- -Experience working with adults with health needs
- -Experience working with clients individually or in groups
- -Some understanding of Health and Community Services
Desirable
- -Practical and teaching knowledge to NVQ3 level or equivalent
- -Experience in rehabilitation and healthcare services
Qualifications
Essential
- -NVQ 3 or equivalent training
- -GCSE in English and Maths (or equivalent)
- -Good written and spoken English
Skills
Essential
- -IT Literate
- -Ability to manage time effectively
- -Ability to plan and organise workload
- -Good communication skills
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).
