Job summary
An exiting opportunity has arisen to work as part of a large multidisciplinary team in the Sister Winifred Laver Centre as a full time Band 3 Therapy/Rehabilitation Assistant.
This vacancy is full time and will require the post holder to work flexibly to cover a 7 day per week service. The role will involve providing support and appropriate interventions to patients in the Sister Winifred Laver Centre in order to improve their health and maximise their level of independence.
The role will involve working closely with the nursing and therapy team to support programmes of rehabilitation and health promotion to help the patient return to their own environment.
The role will also involve undertaking observations and diagnostic tests and supporting the clinical care of patients. As a therapy/rehabilitation assistant your job will be to ensure that the highest level of patient care is achieved at all times.
Main duties of the job
- To support Nursing, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in providing programmes of rehabilitation, following agreed protocols to patients at home or in intermediate care settings.
- Support the team to provide high standards of patient care. Provide clinical care following training and agreed protocols, this may include for eg; simple dressings, diagnostic tests and supporting qualified staff with clinical procedures.
- Integrated working with members of the local authority.
- Assist in assessing peoples health and well being and related needs as agreed with the team e.g. to assist with the dietary requirements of the patient, i.e., preparation of food, cooking light meals, help with feeding or enabling patient to perform these tasks in a safe and controlled environment and monitoring and feeding back regarding nutritional intake of clients.
- Assist in planning, delivering and evaluating programmes to meet peoples health and well being needs e. g. To implement rehabilitation programmes as specified by the key therapist designed to enable the patient to retain / regain maximal functional independence.
- Perform routine tests and tasks related to investigations and reporting e.g. Undertake diagnostic tests, following training which may include:- Venepuncture, BP Monitoring, Pulse Oximetry, blood glucose monitoring.
- Assist in maintaining own and others health, safety and security.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Establish and maintain communication with people on routine and operational matters which includes reporting to the nurse/ therapist in charge at agreed times, using appropriate communication systems, identifying significant changes in patient condition. Maintain written records to an agreed standard and display a positive and considerate approach to patients and their families / carers. Liaison with senior staff regarding patients.
- To support Nursing, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in providing programmes of rehabilitation, following agreed protocols to patients at home or in intermediate care settings, for example practising with and monitoring patients using new therapy techniques, carrying out specific exercise programmes and balance re-education programmes within the clients home environment.
- Support the team to provide high standards of patient care. Provide clinical care following training and agreed protocols, this may include for eg; simple dressings, diagnostic tests and supporting qualified staff with clinical procedures.
- Develop own skills and knowledge and provide information to others to help their development. Keep up to date with the Trusts policies and procedures and attend statutory training, study days and staff meetings as required.
- Assist in maintaining own and others health, safety and security and be responsible for reporting and actively co-operating in the application of the Trusts health and safety policies and procedures. E.g. To keep areas used by the patient or nursing / therapy staff clean and orderly, e.g., bathroom, kitchen.
- Assist in maintaining and developing services including the provision of statistical information in line with service requirements. Work collaboratively as a team member with colleagues, recognising and valuing each persons contribution to the team.
- Ensure own actions promote quality and alert others to quality issues. Provide a high standard of Health and / or Social Care to patients in their own homes, depending on individual patient care as identified in the care plan.
- Ensure own actions support equality, diversity and rights. Act in such a way that is consistent with employers procedures and respect each patients need for confidentiality and maintenance of his / her dignity and individuality.
- Assist in assessing peoples health and well being and related needs as agreed with the team e.g. to assist with the dietary requirements of the patient, i.e., preparation of food, cooking light meals, help with feeding or enabling patient to perform these tasks in a safe and controlled environment and monitoring and feeding back regarding nutritional intake of clients.
- Assist in planning, delivering and evaluating programmes to meet peoples health and well being needs e. g. To implement rehabilitation programmes as specified by the key therapist designed to enable the patient to retain / regain maximal functional independence.
- Perform routine tests and tasks related to investigations and reporting e.g. Undertake diagnostic tests, following training which may include:- Venepuncture, BP Monitoring, Pulse Oximetry, blood glucose monitoring.
- Apply technology for measurement, monitoring and treatment e.g. ECGs, spirometry.
- Apply standard principles of infection control to all activities at all times.
General Professional Duties:
- To support training and development.
- To maintain personal professional competency and appropriate development.
- To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with Trust policies.
- Required to comply with all relevant national and local statutory and
mandatory requirements including Health & Safety and Infection Control
The post will involve travel locally and nationally and the post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder will be asked to carry out other duties which are appropriate to the skills of the post holder and grade of the post as the priorities of the service change.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Establish and maintain communication with people on routine and operational matters which includes reporting to the nurse/ therapist in charge at agreed times, using appropriate communication systems, identifying significant changes in patient condition. Maintain written records to an agreed standard and display a positive and considerate approach to patients and their families / carers. Liaison with senior staff regarding patients.
- To support Nursing, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in providing programmes of rehabilitation, following agreed protocols to patients at home or in intermediate care settings, for example practising with and monitoring patients using new therapy techniques, carrying out specific exercise programmes and balance re-education programmes within the clients home environment.
- Support the team to provide high standards of patient care. Provide clinical care following training and agreed protocols, this may include for eg; simple dressings, diagnostic tests and supporting qualified staff with clinical procedures.
- Develop own skills and knowledge and provide information to others to help their development. Keep up to date with the Trusts policies and procedures and attend statutory training, study days and staff meetings as required.
- Assist in maintaining own and others health, safety and security and be responsible for reporting and actively co-operating in the application of the Trusts health and safety policies and procedures. E.g. To keep areas used by the patient or nursing / therapy staff clean and orderly, e.g., bathroom, kitchen.
- Assist in maintaining and developing services including the provision of statistical information in line with service requirements. Work collaboratively as a team member with colleagues, recognising and valuing each persons contribution to the team.
- Ensure own actions promote quality and alert others to quality issues. Provide a high standard of Health and / or Social Care to patients in their own homes, depending on individual patient care as identified in the care plan.
- Ensure own actions support equality, diversity and rights. Act in such a way that is consistent with employers procedures and respect each patients need for confidentiality and maintenance of his / her dignity and individuality.
- Assist in assessing peoples health and well being and related needs as agreed with the team e.g. to assist with the dietary requirements of the patient, i.e., preparation of food, cooking light meals, help with feeding or enabling patient to perform these tasks in a safe and controlled environment and monitoring and feeding back regarding nutritional intake of clients.
- Assist in planning, delivering and evaluating programmes to meet peoples health and well being needs e. g. To implement rehabilitation programmes as specified by the key therapist designed to enable the patient to retain / regain maximal functional independence.
- Perform routine tests and tasks related to investigations and reporting e.g. Undertake diagnostic tests, following training which may include:- Venepuncture, BP Monitoring, Pulse Oximetry, blood glucose monitoring.
- Apply technology for measurement, monitoring and treatment e.g. ECGs, spirometry.
- Apply standard principles of infection control to all activities at all times.
General Professional Duties:
- To support training and development.
- To maintain personal professional competency and appropriate development.
- To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with Trust policies.
- Required to comply with all relevant national and local statutory and
mandatory requirements including Health & Safety and Infection Control
The post will involve travel locally and nationally and the post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder will be asked to carry out other duties which are appropriate to the skills of the post holder and grade of the post as the priorities of the service change.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full UK driving licence and use of car for work purposes
Qualifications/skills
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in care/working towards
- Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working in Intermediate Care
- Experience of working closely with occupational therapists and/or physiotherapists
- Experience of carrying out nursing assistant duties i.e. venepuncture
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with older people
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full UK driving licence and use of car for work purposes
Qualifications/skills
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in care/working towards
- Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working in Intermediate Care
- Experience of working closely with occupational therapists and/or physiotherapists
- Experience of carrying out nursing assistant duties i.e. venepuncture
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with older people
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
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).
