Job summary
We have an exciting and rare opportunity to join the Stone Rehabilitation Service based at Stone Rehabilitation Centre on a full time basis. The team is dedicated to delivering excellent customer service and aims to improve function, independence and promote self-management through therapy programmes and/or equipment provision.
Main duties of the job
A multi-disciplinary approach is taken to assess and treat individuals referred to the service. You would be working alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Technicians to provide patients with rehabilitation goals and treatment plans. The successful applicant will be required to:
- Support the implementation of intervention/therapy programmes developed and agreed by qualified staff.
- Train patients and their carer's in the safe use of assistive aids and equipment
- Liaise with community and voluntary services, signposting where appropriate.
- Plan, deliver and evaluate delegated rehabilitation within clear protocols.
- Deliver health promotion and self-management advice.
- Support in the completion of patient records, ordering equipment and data cleansing.
- Maintain clear and accurate patient records.
- Contribute to the patient experience programme.
- Demonstrate the vision and values of the organisation.
- Have recent experience working in the NHS.
A car driver is essential for this post due to the nature of our work.
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.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the Partnership Trust and with external organisations in order to meet service requirements and support and demonstrate the Trusts equality values.
- To contribute to the assessment and implementation of programmes of treatment care/support for individuals, families and carers under the guidance of a registered practitioner. The care/support plans may include the following:
- Promoting independence/self-management and maintaining safety
b) Increased functional ability
c) Improvement in health and wellbeing including mental health
d) Interventions in disease/condition management
e) Prevention and reducing of health inequalities
f) Admission avoidance
g) Early supported discharge
h) Contribute to case management/ treatment care plans
i) Palliative and end of life care
- To consider each service users personal circumstances and preferences in order to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention.
- To maintain and develop skills and knowledge to deliver a range of interventions under the guidance of a registered practitioner and set an example of good practice to other team members including skill sharing.
- To provide therapy support to service users within specified areas.
- To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of the service user and their carers offering reassurance and empathy. This may be in regard to the nature/prognosis of their condition and implications of the same.
- To work with individuals and carers who may find it difficult to engage with the service or aspects of the service resulting in uncooperative or challenging behaviour that has to be managed.
- To apply skills, knowledge and competences to recognise any significant change in the holistic needs of the service user/carer and feedback to the registered practitioner.
- To maintain contemporaneous and accurate records as required by the Partnership Trust and in line with HCPC standards.
- To take responsibility for the safe use and transportation of equipment between locations. To work in non-purpose built rooms involving the necessity to move furniture, therapy equipment etc. This may be required on a daily basis or at least once a week.
- To make resources for use in therapy/care taking direction from registered practitioners as required.
- To use problem solving and innovation to deliver a high standard of intervention within competences whilst managing the demands of unplanned aspects of the role where appropriate.
Supervision/Administration
- To participate in regular supervision
- To contribute to the process of induction for new team members and demonstrates duties to others as required.
- To identify own training/educational needs as part of the supervision and appraisal process in conjunction with registered practitioners. Attains and maintains an agreed level of competence through ongoing training and development.
- To collect and input statistical information as required.
- To participate in and support the team in undertaking clinical audit.
- To actively promote the implementation and upholding of policies, procedures, guidelines and directives, along with relevant statutory measures and governmental directives
- To assist in general administrative duties as required including dealing with messages, photocopying, filing, receptions duties and appointment management.
- The post holder may be required to order stock through the E-Procurement system and monitor stock levels for their own area
- The post holder may be required to support Medequip local peripheral store management.
- To attend relevant meetings when required and report back information to the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the Partnership Trust and with external organisations in order to meet service requirements and support and demonstrate the Trusts equality values.
- To contribute to the assessment and implementation of programmes of treatment care/support for individuals, families and carers under the guidance of a registered practitioner. The care/support plans may include the following:
- Promoting independence/self-management and maintaining safety
b) Increased functional ability
c) Improvement in health and wellbeing including mental health
d) Interventions in disease/condition management
e) Prevention and reducing of health inequalities
f) Admission avoidance
g) Early supported discharge
h) Contribute to case management/ treatment care plans
i) Palliative and end of life care
- To consider each service users personal circumstances and preferences in order to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention.
- To maintain and develop skills and knowledge to deliver a range of interventions under the guidance of a registered practitioner and set an example of good practice to other team members including skill sharing.
- To provide therapy support to service users within specified areas.
- To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of the service user and their carers offering reassurance and empathy. This may be in regard to the nature/prognosis of their condition and implications of the same.
- To work with individuals and carers who may find it difficult to engage with the service or aspects of the service resulting in uncooperative or challenging behaviour that has to be managed.
- To apply skills, knowledge and competences to recognise any significant change in the holistic needs of the service user/carer and feedback to the registered practitioner.
- To maintain contemporaneous and accurate records as required by the Partnership Trust and in line with HCPC standards.
- To take responsibility for the safe use and transportation of equipment between locations. To work in non-purpose built rooms involving the necessity to move furniture, therapy equipment etc. This may be required on a daily basis or at least once a week.
- To make resources for use in therapy/care taking direction from registered practitioners as required.
- To use problem solving and innovation to deliver a high standard of intervention within competences whilst managing the demands of unplanned aspects of the role where appropriate.
Supervision/Administration
- To participate in regular supervision
- To contribute to the process of induction for new team members and demonstrates duties to others as required.
- To identify own training/educational needs as part of the supervision and appraisal process in conjunction with registered practitioners. Attains and maintains an agreed level of competence through ongoing training and development.
- To collect and input statistical information as required.
- To participate in and support the team in undertaking clinical audit.
- To actively promote the implementation and upholding of policies, procedures, guidelines and directives, along with relevant statutory measures and governmental directives
- To assist in general administrative duties as required including dealing with messages, photocopying, filing, receptions duties and appointment management.
- The post holder may be required to order stock through the E-Procurement system and monitor stock levels for their own area
- The post holder may be required to support Medequip local peripheral store management.
- To attend relevant meetings when required and report back information to the team.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- NVQ level 2 in health related subject and/or equivalent experience
- Evidence of/willing to undertake training relevant to the post.
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 in related subject or equivalent
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant placements/experience to the role.
- Ability to manage time effectively.
- Working in a team/multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Specific experience including supporting or contributing to assessment and management of individuals with compromised functional ability
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of compromised functional ability.
- Experience of working in therapy.
- Experience in community setting.
- NHS experience
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Understanding of Care Certificate standards
- The ability to demonstrate a basic knowledge of physiotherapy and / or Occupational Therapy and its purpose.
Desirable
- Understanding of Information Governance Data Protection, HCPC and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children.
- A basic understanding of medical conditions
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- NVQ level 2 in health related subject and/or equivalent experience
- Evidence of/willing to undertake training relevant to the post.
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 in related subject or equivalent
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant placements/experience to the role.
- Ability to manage time effectively.
- Working in a team/multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Specific experience including supporting or contributing to assessment and management of individuals with compromised functional ability
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of compromised functional ability.
- Experience of working in therapy.
- Experience in community setting.
- NHS experience
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Understanding of Care Certificate standards
- The ability to demonstrate a basic knowledge of physiotherapy and / or Occupational Therapy and its purpose.
Desirable
- Understanding of Information Governance Data Protection, HCPC and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children.
- A basic understanding of medical conditions
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).
