Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, forward thinking rehabilitation assistant to work in the Adult Community Rehabilitation Team across both physical and neurological teams. The post holder will work with therapists providing rehabilitation to clients in the community .
Main duties of the job
This post will give you the opportunity to work alongside the therapists, carrying out a range of different treatment interventions as well as some assessment and administration duties. An understanding of the field of rehabilitation would be advantageous. This post would suit an individual who is interested and motivated in developing their skills in community based rehabilitation. The client group is very diverse, clinically, economically and culturally.
About us
The Adult Community Rehab Team is a large forward thinking service that provides inter-disciplinary rehabilitation to clients 18+. The team is split into two specialist branches (neurological conditions and physical conditions). ACRT consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Dietitians, Clinical & Neuropsychology, Rehabilitation Assistants & Administrators. The team is supported by a Consultant Allied Health Professional, Consultant Neuropsychologist, a Consultant Neurologist, Parkinson's disease Practitioner and MS Practitioner. The service is essentially community based; however there is opportunity to provide intervention in our onsite outpatient facilities. Therapeutic intervention is goal-directed, and you will be required to work flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
In return for your experience, motivation and enthusiasm our team will give you the opportunity to develop your skills through:
- Regular supervision and support from senior specialist clinicians
- Opportunity to supervise Band 3 assistants
- Regular in-service programmes and further CPD opportunities
- Involvement in service development projects
Dependant on service requirements we offer opportunities for flexible working and we actively value and encourage CPD.
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 and Qualification
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience
- Previous experience of working with clients in a rehabilitation setting
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Skills/Abilites
Essential
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of people and be able to modify style of communication to suit the needs of the situation/person
- Work on own initiative and work unsupervised
- Demonstrate awareness of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help
- Use initiative to work through difficult problems with support
- Work as part of a team
- Assess risks and potential hazards before undertaking tasks
- Respect the cultural, racial and religious diversity of service users
- Maintain accurate records
Experience
Essential
- Experience of work in the NHS or Local Authority or experience in an equivalent health care provider
- Experience of working in a client centred, goal orientated way
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary environment
- Experience of working with people with rehabilitation needs
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the NHS and Social Care, especially community based services
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Knowledge of and understanding of promoting independence
- Awareness of the value and purpose of supervision of staff.
Other
Essential
- Able to be calm under pressure and excellent interpersonal skills
- Sufficiently physically fit to assist, move and handle service users, push wheelchairs, carry small items of equipment and climb stairs etc
- Commitment to Equal Opportunities
- Able to travel independently across the boroughs
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience
- Previous experience of working with clients in a rehabilitation setting
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Skills/Abilites
Essential
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of people and be able to modify style of communication to suit the needs of the situation/person
- Work on own initiative and work unsupervised
- Demonstrate awareness of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help
- Use initiative to work through difficult problems with support
- Work as part of a team
- Assess risks and potential hazards before undertaking tasks
- Respect the cultural, racial and religious diversity of service users
- Maintain accurate records
Experience
Essential
- Experience of work in the NHS or Local Authority or experience in an equivalent health care provider
- Experience of working in a client centred, goal orientated way
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary environment
- Experience of working with people with rehabilitation needs
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the NHS and Social Care, especially community based services
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Knowledge of and understanding of promoting independence
- Awareness of the value and purpose of supervision of staff.
Other
Essential
- Able to be calm under pressure and excellent interpersonal skills
- Sufficiently physically fit to assist, move and handle service users, push wheelchairs, carry small items of equipment and climb stairs etc
- Commitment to Equal Opportunities
- Able to travel independently across the boroughs
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).
