Rehabiliation Assistant

Job summary

Secondment opportunity 12 months (maternity leave cover). An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Doncaster Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team which comprises of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nursing staff and Rehabilitation Assistants. This service covers the Early Supported Discharge and Community Rehabilitation Service.

The Rehabilitation Assistant will support the qualified professionals and contribute to the assessment, implementation and delivery of care within patient's homes.

Main duties of the job

Undertake agreed activities with patients / service users under the direct supervision of the qualified staff. This will include:

o Provision of mobility equipment

o Supervision of patients whilst completing exercise programmes

To report progress of the patient and changes in condition to the appropriate person.

To ensure accurate documentation of care within the electronic record keeping programme

To develop clinical competency and skills through the completion of competency based training, and to maintain skills through regular re-assessment and training

To demonstrate sensitivity to the patient and carer's needs by respecting privacy and dignity, whilst maintaining professional boundaries at all times.

Develop a rapport with patients / service users and encourage them to participate in the rehabilitation / healthcare programmes and activities

To work using own initiative within the community with minimal supervision following a period of supervised practice.

Please see attached Job Description for further information.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook