Job summary
We have an opportunity for a highly motivated Rehabilitation Assistant to join our well established and Award-Winning nationally recognised community Stroke Service.
Main duties of the job
Following successful service development, weare embarking on Phase II of our new Integrated Community Stroke Model (ICSS). Giving you the opportunity to help us develop and implement high quality care pathways and MDT training plans. Actively working with us to build a culture of service development, with strong links to our local community supported by an invested interest in improving Stroke Rehabilitation. This is a unique opportunity to work in a transformative and innovative way helping us shape the future of Stroke Rehabilitation within North Staffs. Working in co-production with our service users and stroke networks; with the overall aim being to improve the health and wellbeing of the population served.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We offer excellent support through CPD routes and building robust learning plans for staff to support your learning and development. The community role requires access to a vehicle, with valid UK driving licence and ability to travel across a wide geographical area.
Our service is transformational with the post holder requiring a level of experience and confidence to support with helping us drive the next exciting phase of our service model
Job description
Job responsibilities
We offer excellent support through CPD routes and building robust learning plans for staff to support your learning and development. The community role requires access to a vehicle, with valid UK driving licence and ability to travel across a wide geographical area.
Our service is transformational with the post holder requiring a level of experience and confidence to support with helping us drive the next exciting phase of our service model
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications and Credit Framework QCF/NVQ/ Care certificate / Apprenticeship Level 3 or equivalent in related subject or evidence of comparable academic study.
- Evidence of/willing to undertake training relevant to the post.
Desirable
- Care Certificate is completed in all 15 areas within 12 weeks (pro rata) of commencement of contract.
Experience
Essential
- oWorking as part of a team oWorking in a care environment oSupporting or contributing to the management of individuals with disabilities.
Desirable
- Relevant placements/experience to the role including supporting or contributing to the management of individuals with compromised functional ability
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications and Credit Framework QCF/NVQ/ Care certificate / Apprenticeship Level 3 or equivalent in related subject or evidence of comparable academic study.
- Evidence of/willing to undertake training relevant to the post.
Desirable
- Care Certificate is completed in all 15 areas within 12 weeks (pro rata) of commencement of contract.
Experience
Essential
- oWorking as part of a team oWorking in a care environment oSupporting or contributing to the management of individuals with disabilities.
Desirable
- Relevant placements/experience to the role including supporting or contributing to the management of individuals with compromised functional ability
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
