Job summary
Would you like to make a difference? Do you enjoy working with people with a range of abilities and support needs, helping them to help themselves?
Do you work well as a member of a team?
Would you like to learn about how nursing and therapy can work together to support patients to return to living in the community following a hospital admission?
Then come and join us at the Homerton Transitional Neurological Rehabilitation Unit at St Leonard's.
An exciting opportunity to join our team has arisen This is a full time permanent post (37.5hrs per week)
The HTNRU is a 7 bed Neurological Rehabilitation unit which supports people with a Neurological condition to return to the community. The main part of the role is providing day to day care whilst facilitating people to be as independent as possible.
As a key member of the Rehabilitation team, you will work alongside nursing and therapy staff on the ward and participate in a structured programme of rehabilitation sessions for patients.
In return for your experience, motivation and enthusiasm for the role, we offer support through formal supervision with further support from other professionals within the team. We actively encourage CPD and offer opportunities to attend training courses in addition to mandatory training.
Main duties of the job
The post involves working days, nights and weekend shifts across a flexible working pattern. Previous experience of working with clients with a disability is preferred.
Daily duties include washing, dressing, toileting, simple meal preparation, supporting patients with their rehabilitation programmes and going out into the community.
The post-holder will work as part of the ward team, offering patients rehabilitation in order to maximise their potential, thereby enabling them to achieve as much independence as possible.
The patients have a range of functional and cognitive difficulties. These may include difficulty in carrying out activities such as walking, dressing or feeding. The rehabilitation assistant will participate in all aspects of assessment, treatment and personal care under the supervision of designated senior nursing and therapy staff
Rehabilitation activities will include working with clients in personal care routines, walking, exercise routines, preparation of snacks, wound care and pain assessment as well as helping them to undertake daily living and leisure activities. Some tasks will be undertaken working one to one with the patient whilst other work will take place in groups.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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 on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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 on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential
- Sound general education with good numeric and literacy skills
- NVQ qualification or willingness to undertake course.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with disabled people in a formal or informal capacity.
Desirable
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate awareness of the difference between caring for and enabling a patient.
- Able to work and communicate with a diverse patient group.
- Able to pass on accurate observations to team members in an appropriate manner
- Able to keep accurate notes and records.
- Able to present information in a logical, succinct format
- Aware of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help
- Able to work alone displaying appropriate problem solving skills.
- Able to work within a team.
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality issues.
- Understanding of some of the special needs of people during illness.
- Understanding of the role of a Rehab Assistant.
Desirable
- Basic understanding about the delivery of healthcare in the UK and the health needs in a multiracial community.
Personal
Essential
- Commitment to Equal Opportunities
- Appropriate manner for patient group
- Able to respond to pressure in an appropriate manner
- Able to work internal rotation of shifts and attend work on a regular basis
- Flexible and co-operative
- Motivated and enthusiastic.
Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential
- Sound general education with good numeric and literacy skills
- NVQ qualification or willingness to undertake course.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with disabled people in a formal or informal capacity.
Desirable
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate awareness of the difference between caring for and enabling a patient.
- Able to work and communicate with a diverse patient group.
- Able to pass on accurate observations to team members in an appropriate manner
- Able to keep accurate notes and records.
- Able to present information in a logical, succinct format
- Aware of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help
- Able to work alone displaying appropriate problem solving skills.
- Able to work within a team.
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality issues.
- Understanding of some of the special needs of people during illness.
- Understanding of the role of a Rehab Assistant.
Desirable
- Basic understanding about the delivery of healthcare in the UK and the health needs in a multiracial community.
Personal
Essential
- Commitment to Equal Opportunities
- Appropriate manner for patient group
- Able to respond to pressure in an appropriate manner
- Able to work internal rotation of shifts and attend work on a regular basis
- Flexible and co-operative
- Motivated and enthusiastic.
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).
