Job summary
We are currently looking for a generic rehabilitation assistant to join a well-established multidisciplinary team within Therapy and Rehabilitation Services at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) in Central London
We are looking for people with initiative, organisational abilities and a mature approach who can work under the supervision of the multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team. You must be enthusiastic about assisting people of differing abilities and willing to help patient to undertake a range of practical aspects of personal and daily life
Main duties of the job
To provide both clinical and administrative support to the Allied Health Professional staff within areas of the service. These posts are rotational within the following care teams.
- Neurorehabilitation Unit
- Stroke services
- Neuropsychiatry
- Neuromedical
- Neurosurgery
- Critical care
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
These posts are rotational covering the following areas; stroke, neuro-rehabilitation, , acute neuro-medical and neuro-surgery.
Applicants should have a good general education. Previous experience in a healthcare or community care environment is essential.
Effective communication and a positive approach to the management of complex disability are essential.
Regular supervision and support for continued professional development is offered, and the opportunity to work on projects within your peer group.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
These posts are rotational covering the following areas; stroke, neuro-rehabilitation, , acute neuro-medical and neuro-surgery.
Applicants should have a good general education. Previous experience in a healthcare or community care environment is essential.
Effective communication and a positive approach to the management of complex disability are essential.
Regular supervision and support for continued professional development is offered, and the opportunity to work on projects within your peer group.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Health Safety and security
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management within the NHS
Information collection and analysis including IT skills
Essential
- Computer literacy - Microsoft office, word, power point and excel programmes
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Awareness of equal opportunities and diversity
Other requirements
Essential
- To manage the physical effort of working between hospital sites, frequently moving up and down stairs, standing for long periods of time and carrying heavy folders.
- To manage working in unpleasant conditions such as environments where there may be unpleasant sights, noises, smells and temperature fluctuations e.g. hospital wards
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- 2 GCSEs including English/ equivocal English qualification
- NVQ3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Understanding of roles of Allied Health Professionals and nursing in the NHS
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Working with the general public
- Good formal and informal communication
- Good level of written and spoken English
Personal & people development
Essential
- Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines
- Able to organise workload flexibly
- Able to work as part of a team
Person Specification
Health Safety and security
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management within the NHS
Information collection and analysis including IT skills
Essential
- Computer literacy - Microsoft office, word, power point and excel programmes
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Awareness of equal opportunities and diversity
Other requirements
Essential
- To manage the physical effort of working between hospital sites, frequently moving up and down stairs, standing for long periods of time and carrying heavy folders.
- To manage working in unpleasant conditions such as environments where there may be unpleasant sights, noises, smells and temperature fluctuations e.g. hospital wards
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- 2 GCSEs including English/ equivocal English qualification
- NVQ3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Understanding of roles of Allied Health Professionals and nursing in the NHS
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Working with the general public
- Good formal and informal communication
- Good level of written and spoken English
Personal & people development
Essential
- Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines
- Able to organise workload flexibly
- Able to work as part of a team
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).
