Job summary
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to expand their skills in neurological and stroke rehabilitation within the Community Neuro & Stroke team at Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh. The post is a fixed term contract, 25 hours, for 12 months, to cover maternity leave.
The Community Neuro and Stroke Team, is comprised of highly experienced Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Speech & Language therapists, Nurses, Dietitian, Clinical Psychologist, Specialist Rehabilitation Practitioner/Assistant Practitioners, Rehabilitation Facilitators and a Consultant in Neuro rehab, who all keen to share their knowledge and experience to enhance the care for people in the Wigan borough.
The post offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with patients in their own environments, helping them to manage their condition and achieve optimum recovery. Support and training will be offered to the successful candidate and the team has a strong focus on personal and service development, in which you will be included in ongoing projects designed to improve the service we provide.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) that consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dietician, Psychologist and Neuro Specialist Nurses, to assist with the assessment and rehabilitation of patients, with varied acquired, congenital and progressive neurological conditions.
To promote and sustain independence/wellbeing for the individual or carer in the relevant community setting; home, social and health care environments, community resources, through a holistic approach that encompasses the patients' values and beliefs.
To independently carry out an agreed treatment plan set by an Allied Health Professional/ Qualified Clinician. This will be conducted using a competency-based level of practice to complete subjective, objective and analytical components of delivery of rehabilitation. The Rehab Facilitator will be an integral part of the interdisciplinary team and will be expected to discuss progression of future potential changes to patients' treatment plans with other members of the team
To work independently, without direct clinical guidance, monitoring response to intervention and providing feedback to the qualified clinician in a timely manner when needed.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
To work under the clinical supervision of the Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Dietician, Neuro Nurse and Psychologist in implementing rehabilitation/management strategies, being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the work undertaken.To work flexibly under the clinical supervision of the Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Dietician, Neuro Nurse and Psychologist in implementing rehabilitation/management strategies, for acquired, congenital and progressive conditions as patient and service demand and capacity requires.To undertake and implement a specialist treatment program, under the guidance of qualified staff, as part of IDT working. To assist clinicians and Specialist Rehabilitation Practitioner with the management and implementation of group sessions, such as symptom management, exercise and education classes through virtual and face to face contacts.To work within the agreed level of clinical competency as directed by the trust competency frameworkTo have excellent communication skills to enable effective and professional communication with team members, other clinical staff, and patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
To work under the clinical supervision of the Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Dietician, Neuro Nurse and Psychologist in implementing rehabilitation/management strategies, being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the work undertaken.To work flexibly under the clinical supervision of the Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Dietician, Neuro Nurse and Psychologist in implementing rehabilitation/management strategies, for acquired, congenital and progressive conditions as patient and service demand and capacity requires.To undertake and implement a specialist treatment program, under the guidance of qualified staff, as part of IDT working. To assist clinicians and Specialist Rehabilitation Practitioner with the management and implementation of group sessions, such as symptom management, exercise and education classes through virtual and face to face contacts.To work within the agreed level of clinical competency as directed by the trust competency frameworkTo have excellent communication skills to enable effective and professional communication with team members, other clinical staff, and patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic numeracy & literacy qualifications (or equivalent experience)
- Evidence of training/competencies achieved through practical experience
Desirable
- NVQ Level III/QCF training or equivalent course in relevant area
- GCSE or equivalent in English
Experience
Essential
- Experience of effective, skilled communication with patients / relatives/ public.
- Experience of working in a relevant health related area
- Life skills gained through work or personal experiences.
- NHS experience
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a busy NHS team or working in a healthcare environment
- Previous experience of working within a therapy/nursing service
- Previous experience of working within a Community Team.
- Experience of working with patient's who may have complex needs, for example speech or cognitive difficulties.
- Experience of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team working
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use initiative and work alone as well as working as part of a wider team
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines.
- Good communication skills
- Good personal organisational skills
- Ability to work independently within scope of knowledge - to be able to recognise own learning needs
- Ability to work under the direct/indirect supervision of multiple professionals
- Able to conduct self in a professional manner.
- Motivational skills
- Computer Literate
Desirable
- IT skills
- Commitment to CPD
- Experience of communicating with patients, families, health care professionals and other agencies in a healthcare context
- Experience of teaching on a 1 to 1 basis and/or in a group setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic understanding of the roles of therapists and nursing staff.
- Basic understanding of relevant medical conditions
Desirable
- Awareness of Wigan Integrated Care Service model of care.
- Previous training/education in Neurological conditions
Additional
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly and at locations across the Wigan Leigh Borough including 6 day working.
- Willingness to meet the performance criteria set out in the job description and undertake personal and professional development.
- Able to recognise and work within own personal limitations.
- Able to travel across Trust independently
- Awareness of and ability to work within WWL trust values/behaviours.
- Awareness of trust policies and procedures including the code of conduct.
- To be able to speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to your role i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation..
- Demonstrate willingness to undertake role development competencies within the first 12 months into post and on-going professional development within scope of role.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic numeracy & literacy qualifications (or equivalent experience)
- Evidence of training/competencies achieved through practical experience
Desirable
- NVQ Level III/QCF training or equivalent course in relevant area
- GCSE or equivalent in English
Experience
Essential
- Experience of effective, skilled communication with patients / relatives/ public.
- Experience of working in a relevant health related area
- Life skills gained through work or personal experiences.
- NHS experience
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a busy NHS team or working in a healthcare environment
- Previous experience of working within a therapy/nursing service
- Previous experience of working within a Community Team.
- Experience of working with patient's who may have complex needs, for example speech or cognitive difficulties.
- Experience of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team working
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use initiative and work alone as well as working as part of a wider team
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines.
- Good communication skills
- Good personal organisational skills
- Ability to work independently within scope of knowledge - to be able to recognise own learning needs
- Ability to work under the direct/indirect supervision of multiple professionals
- Able to conduct self in a professional manner.
- Motivational skills
- Computer Literate
Desirable
- IT skills
- Commitment to CPD
- Experience of communicating with patients, families, health care professionals and other agencies in a healthcare context
- Experience of teaching on a 1 to 1 basis and/or in a group setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic understanding of the roles of therapists and nursing staff.
- Basic understanding of relevant medical conditions
Desirable
- Awareness of Wigan Integrated Care Service model of care.
- Previous training/education in Neurological conditions
Additional
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly and at locations across the Wigan Leigh Borough including 6 day working.
- Willingness to meet the performance criteria set out in the job description and undertake personal and professional development.
- Able to recognise and work within own personal limitations.
- Able to travel across Trust independently
- Awareness of and ability to work within WWL trust values/behaviours.
- Awareness of trust policies and procedures including the code of conduct.
- To be able to speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to your role i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation..
- Demonstrate willingness to undertake role development competencies within the first 12 months into post and on-going professional development within scope of role.
Desirable
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).
