Job summary
Band 4 Rehabilitation Assistants (RA) within Inpatient Therapy work closely with people who use our Services, their families, friends and carers and play an important contribution in how people experience our services. Band 4 role is expected to be kind and responsive but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the services we provide by:
Keeping the people who using our services as safe as possible by working closely with the Registered AHPs and other registered clinicians.
Using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence-based procedures when implementing care plans
Ensuring the people using our services have a good experience by implementing and evaluating care plans in partnership
Supporting the qualified staff in delegated discharge planning activities whilst ensuring patient and family are kept involved in decisions and the implementation of the plan.
We believe that the best health care is delivered by multi-disciplinary teams working well together and in partnership with other teams and services to provide seamless care. Band 4 RHCA staff members contribute to the team achieving its objectives by working closely with and drawing support from Qualified Therapists and other health professionals.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full -Time (37.5 hours per week) Band 4 Rehabilitation Assistant (Therapy) to join our dynamic team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
The team provides multidisciplinary intervention assessment and treatment to patients with a broad range of physical health needs such as falls, fractures and arthritis. Your caseload may include older adults who may also present cognitive difficulties.
Band 4 Rehabilitation Assistants work closely with qualified therapy staff to deliver the rehabilitation programmes by completing delegated tasks.. In addition the rehabilitation assistant will lead and participate in group sessions around falls management and prevention.
You will have an interest in working as part of a team but also must be able to work independently. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and interests. Delivering compassionate care is paramount to the role.
In order to be shortlisted for the position, you must first complete the questions below within the "supporting information" section of your application.
- Why do you think the role of a Band 4 Rehabilitation Assistant would be important to the functioning of the team?
- Please give an example of where you have worked in a challenging situation and how you dealt with the situation.
About us
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 7,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Central and North West London NHS Trust is committed to providing safe, effective services and providing patients and families with a positive experience.
Patient Safety
Band 4 RHCA contribute to the provision of safe and reliable services by:
Working to the standards set out in the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social care Workers in England (Skills for Health 2013)
Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary
Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services
Being open and transparent
Identifying areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made
Working closely with others to improve services
Maintaining accurate, legible, comprehensive records
Maintaining compliance with their mandatory training requirements
Maintaining compliance with competencies, both core and specific to their role
Clinical Outcomes
Band 4 RHCA are expected to be competent and confident and will have previous experience of caring in an inpatient and community setting before coming into post. They contribute to the effectiveness of services by:
Providing skilled, evidence based care which adheres to agreed policies and procedures
Working with patients and families and registered AHPs to contribute to all stages of the rehabilitation care planning process.
Acting as patient advocates in the multi-disciplinary team.
Working as part of a team implementing rehabilitation care plans and discharge activities or directives overseen by registered AHPs.
Referring to other teams or services as appropriate.
Contributing to creating and maintaining high performing teams by:
- communicating well with all members of the team
- understanding their role in the team and how they help the team achieve its objectives
- reflecting on their own practice regularly
- identifying how care could be improved
Patient Experience
Band 4 RHCA contribute to the people using our services feeling respected and empowered to make decisions about their rehabilitation, health and wellbeing by:
Working in partnership with patients and their families and carers
Acting as a role model for Rehabilitation Assistants and registered staff in working closely with people using our services
Gaining consent and, as far as possible, involving people in all decision making
Signposting patients and carers to supportive services e.g. services provided by the local authority or the voluntary sector
Reassuring people by being professional, responsive, knowledgeable and confident
Escalating complaints or concerns effectively and quickly in line with the Trust policy
Supporting yourself and others
Engaged staff are more productive and Band 4 RHCA can ensure they are engaged in the Trust and the work we all do by:
Participating in supervision and annual appraisals which will help you to reflect on your work, understand your objectives and monitor your progress towards achieving them
Using continuing professional development funds to consolidate, update or improve clinical skills
Engage and support the team in advanced administrative duties associated with national audit, patient outcomes and rostering.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Central and North West London NHS Trust is committed to providing safe, effective services and providing patients and families with a positive experience.
Patient Safety
Band 4 RHCA contribute to the provision of safe and reliable services by:
Working to the standards set out in the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social care Workers in England (Skills for Health 2013)
Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary
Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services
Being open and transparent
Identifying areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made
Working closely with others to improve services
Maintaining accurate, legible, comprehensive records
Maintaining compliance with their mandatory training requirements
Maintaining compliance with competencies, both core and specific to their role
Clinical Outcomes
Band 4 RHCA are expected to be competent and confident and will have previous experience of caring in an inpatient and community setting before coming into post. They contribute to the effectiveness of services by:
Providing skilled, evidence based care which adheres to agreed policies and procedures
Working with patients and families and registered AHPs to contribute to all stages of the rehabilitation care planning process.
Acting as patient advocates in the multi-disciplinary team.
Working as part of a team implementing rehabilitation care plans and discharge activities or directives overseen by registered AHPs.
Referring to other teams or services as appropriate.
Contributing to creating and maintaining high performing teams by:
- communicating well with all members of the team
- understanding their role in the team and how they help the team achieve its objectives
- reflecting on their own practice regularly
- identifying how care could be improved
Patient Experience
Band 4 RHCA contribute to the people using our services feeling respected and empowered to make decisions about their rehabilitation, health and wellbeing by:
Working in partnership with patients and their families and carers
Acting as a role model for Rehabilitation Assistants and registered staff in working closely with people using our services
Gaining consent and, as far as possible, involving people in all decision making
Signposting patients and carers to supportive services e.g. services provided by the local authority or the voluntary sector
Reassuring people by being professional, responsive, knowledgeable and confident
Escalating complaints or concerns effectively and quickly in line with the Trust policy
Supporting yourself and others
Engaged staff are more productive and Band 4 RHCA can ensure they are engaged in the Trust and the work we all do by:
Participating in supervision and annual appraisals which will help you to reflect on your work, understand your objectives and monitor your progress towards achieving them
Using continuing professional development funds to consolidate, update or improve clinical skills
Engage and support the team in advanced administrative duties associated with national audit, patient outcomes and rostering.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to A level
- Good understanding of working in rehab unit
- Continued professional development
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a rehab unit
- ideally worked in NHS or private healthcare setting
Aptitude, Abilities and Interest
Essential
- Fluent in written and spoken English and numeracy skills
- IT skills, e.g. Microsoft Office, e-mail, internet, statisticaldatabases and online ordering
- Caring & compassionate
- Insight into the needs of older people
Motivation and Disposition
Essential
- Able to follow oral and written instructions
- Able to work well within a team
- Able to prioritise tasks
- Able to demonstrate interest in developing new knowledge and skills
- Flexible & adaptable in approach to work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to A level
- Good understanding of working in rehab unit
- Continued professional development
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a rehab unit
- ideally worked in NHS or private healthcare setting
Aptitude, Abilities and Interest
Essential
- Fluent in written and spoken English and numeracy skills
- IT skills, e.g. Microsoft Office, e-mail, internet, statisticaldatabases and online ordering
- Caring & compassionate
- Insight into the needs of older people
Motivation and Disposition
Essential
- Able to follow oral and written instructions
- Able to work well within a team
- Able to prioritise tasks
- Able to demonstrate interest in developing new knowledge and skills
- Flexible & adaptable in approach to work
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).
