Rehabilitation Assistant

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Our Rehabilitation assistants work primarily to implement treatment plans and provide rehabilitation for patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist. Previous experience working in a care or rehabilitation setting is highly desirable.

The work in our team very varied and you will have opportunity to develop your skills in a variety of ways. You will receive on the job training in line with our competency framework and with support from our qualified staff, as well as having opportunities to attend relevant courses. You will also be given training and support to gain The Care Certificate. You will need to have good time management and IT skills. We are looking for a motivated individual who is keen to work as part of a team for the best outcome for our patients.

Main duties of the job

To work as an active member of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy Team to provide a high quality, efficient and effective service to patients.

To implement specific treatment programmes as delegated by an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to patients on the ward who present with a variety of health conditions.

To undertake a range of clinical and non-clinical tasks including delegated therapy and nursing tasks in line with individual competencies, working towards the team aims of maximising independence, managing long term conditions and discharge planning.

To manage a caseload of in-patients under the guidance and supervision of qualified therapists.

To be able to confidently communicate and liaise with patients, relatives, and other health professionals.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services. Our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust, is set to launch in July 2024.

The transformation will happen in staggered stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning in early May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent Trusts is anticipated to occur in July 2024, when the new organisation will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Date posted

23 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Based on full time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-MNH-5383

Job locations

Alton Community Hospital

Chawton Park Road

Alton

Hampshire

GU34 1RJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ 3 in relevant health care topic or equivalent experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ 3 in relevant health care topic or equivalent experience

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.