Rehabilitation Assistant

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Don't miss this rare opportunity to work as part of the Lymington Stroke Therapy service.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working, and motivated person to join our Stroke Therapy Team as a Rehabilitation Assistant. You will support our multidisciplinary team to provide an efficient and high standard service to our stroke patients across the New Forest. The key elements to this role will involve working with patients individually or as a group to support them with their rehab exercises and functional tasks, supporting our therapists within patient sessions and with administrative tasks, completing routine assessments and treatment plans.

This is role is a fixed term, part time (22.5 hrs over 3 days) role to cover maternity leave, previous stroke/neuro experience is desirable, but not essential. The successful candidate will complete stroke specific competencies and be provided with training. They will also participate in our IST programme, supervision structure, service development and our weekend rota supporting our 7 day a week ESD service. Applicants must have full access to a vehicle for work and possession of a full driving license is essential.

Our service uniquely covers 3 areas, including Early Supported Stroke Discharge (ESD), a 16-bed inpatient unit (8 stroke and 8 complex medical rehabilitation beds) and the Stroke Review Service for the whole New Forest and surrounding areas. The role is Community focussed but based within Lymington New Forest Hospital.

Main duties of the job

To work with patients undertaking therapy/rehabilitation programmes to support and encourage them to achieve their personalised goals, optimum level of independence and quality of life, as directed by the team of therapists/nurses. Working with the individual patient or in groups.

To implement specific treatment programmes as specified by team therapists and nurses to stroke patients on the ward and in the community. This follows direct handover from the delegating therapist(s) or reading and implementing written treatment plans.

To administer routine assessments as directed by the Therapist/Nurses and in-line with individual competencies.

To undertake a range of clinical and non-clinical tasks including administrative tasks.

To issue, demonstrate, adjust and ensure safe use of personal aids/equipment for patients as prescribed and directed by therapists to support functional ability.

To employ practical skills e.g. occupation skills -- cooking, household tasks, personal care, exercise/mobility programmes as a routine part of patient treatment programmes.

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

To provide feedback to professionals on patients' progress, changes in functional ability, medical, social, emotional etc.,

To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation- electronic and paper, in line with Trust policy and departmental requirements including collection of audit data.

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.

Date posted

17 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Based on full time hours

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

348-SW-6670

Job locations

Lymington New Forest Hospital

Wellworthy Road

Lymington

Hampshire

SO41 8QD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

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

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 III Health Care, or recognised appropriate equivalent qualification or competency based equivalent level of knowledge
Current UK driving licence and have access to transport with appropriate business insurance.

Desirable

Previous experience as health care or rehabilitation assistant

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people with health care needs.
Basic understanding of clinical conditions and disability.
Basic IT skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives remaining sensitive and empathetic.
Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities for staff and patients.
Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to record and retrieve information on charts/paper and electronic patient records.
High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet.
Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills

Desirable

Experience of working with Stroke survivors or people with a neurological condition.
Knowledge of assisting Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and/or Nursing professionals
To be flexible in working between an inpatient and community setting.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ III Health Care, or recognised appropriate equivalent qualification or competency based equivalent level of knowledge
Current UK driving licence and have access to transport with appropriate business insurance.

Desirable

Previous experience as health care or rehabilitation assistant

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people with health care needs.
Basic understanding of clinical conditions and disability.
Basic IT skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives remaining sensitive and empathetic.
Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities for staff and patients.
Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to record and retrieve information on charts/paper and electronic patient records.
High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet.
Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills

Desirable

Experience of working with Stroke survivors or people with a neurological condition.
Knowledge of assisting Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and/or Nursing professionals
To be flexible in working between an inpatient and community setting.

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.