Stroke Support Worker

Job summary

The stroke support workers are an integral part of the stroke team helping to care for Stroke patients and their families. As well as working along with the stroke team.

Main duties of the job

The support worker will support core stroke assessments including basic holistic information taking, initial risk assessments and baseline observations, including initial swallow screen*. They will support basic clinical interventions such as taking samples (CSU, stool, MRSA swabs, blood), and can support referrals to specialist teams as required from initial assessment.

The support worker will support personal care delivery, facilitating an independent approach and supporting rehab plans where appropriate.

The support worker will support delivery of rehabilitation, as planned with the MDT and specific to the patient. Where appropriate, they will facilitate self-directed rehabilitation activity and foster a solution focussed approach to promote future independence and self-management.

The support worker will follow care plans set out by Nursing/therapy teams. This will be accomplished through attendance at MDMs and board rounds, and through supporting development of patient centred goals and interventions. They will act as an advocate for the patient, and support the mental capacity process where appropriate, through co-ordination of best interest meeting

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About us

We have anew way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

NHSEI have always been clear that staff have a professional duty to get vaccinated and it remains our best line of defence against COVID-19. As such NHS organisation including Primary Care, are encouraged to continue engaging with and supporting their staff to inform their decisions in order to drive vaccine confidence, protect themselves, patients, and everyone else. NHSEI has produced COVID-19 vaccine communication materials.

The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust's People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information and opportunities.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.