Rehabilitation Assistant - Neuro ESD

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a enthusiastic and motivated Rehabilitation Assistant to join the Neuro Early Supported Discharge Team.

The Neuro Early Supported Discharge Team is a Multidisciplinary team providing specialist intensive rehabilitation to clients with acute stroke and other neurological conditions on discharge from hospital or as community admission avoidance. The post holder will be working alongside a team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nursing, Clinical Neuropsychologist and Rehabilitation Assistants working the Southampton and West Hampshire areas.

Neuro ESD Team provides six-week intensive neurorehabilitation to individuals with a Stroke or Neurological diagnosis, who have been newly discharged from hospital or are at risk of admission into hospital and have a GP within Southampton City or parts of West Hampshire. The multidisciplinary team comprises of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Nursing, Clinical Psychology and Rehabilitation Assistant therapy, which is delivered in a client's own home or alternative community setting.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday with the expectation for some weekend working.

A full and valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is required.

Main duties of the job

Intervention from the Early Supported Discharge Teams aims to facilitate improved independence and quality of life based upon agreed personalised rehabilitation goals. The purpose of this role is to work with the support of the registrants in the multi-disciplinary team, in meeting client and carer need by delivering planned rehabilitation to individuals who require neurological support and intervention in the community setting.

Key Tasks:

Assist clients with rehabilitation programmes e.g. following exercise programmes, activities of daily living, mobility and transfer practice. This to be achieved through education and teaching which encourages and empowers clients and their carers to reach an optimum level of self-management.

Observe client progress against planned goals and report changes of achievement or those that may indicate a deterioration in a client's condition / situation e.g. on a routine (hand-over meetings) or urgent basis (immediately) depending on the priority.

Carry out safe moving and handling practice, on a daily basis and requiring moderate effort, in accordance with planned programmes of care and Trust policies.

When within the community setting (e.g. within a client's home) work as a lone practitioner with telephone support.

Seek support and advice from more experienced colleagues when faced with matters outside of sphere of responsibility, knowledge or skills.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oakley Road

Millbrook

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4GX

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oakley Road

Millbrook

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4GX

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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