Job summary
Are you a rehabilitation assistant with an interest in stroke & neurological rehabilitation, and looking for a supported opportunity to develop your career? We are looking for you in our evolving Integrated Community Stroke & Neurorehabilitation service!
This is a band 3-4 position, the successful candidate will start as a band 3 and transition into band 4 either upon successful completion of competencies or following completion of the assistant practitioner course. The course is run through UCLAN over 24 months, and has specific stroke and neuro modules with a September only intake. Completion of this course is mandatory for the role.
You will be required to take part in delivering a quality Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy & Speech & Language Therapy service under the supervision and guidance of qualified Therapists. You will also work clinically alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide rehabilitative therapy for people who have sustained an acquired brain injury, have a neurological condition or have had a stroke.
The successful applicant will need to have excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills, competent interpersonal skills and and have an ability to engage & motivate service-users. They will need to be able to work autonomously, demonstrate good problem-solving skills & be a team player.
Main duties of the job
This role will provide you with the opportunity to support clients through rehabilitation to improve their independence, quality of life and avoid any unnecessary hospital stays, working with them in various settings within community including their own home, care homes, clinics etc.
Post holders will need to hold a drivers licence and have a vehicle available for work use as they will be required to travel across the service footprint.
Full time and part time hours considered.
About us
The Clinical Support Services Division is dynamic and forward thinking, based on strong working relationships, where openness and transparency is key.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To act as a rehabilitation assistant within the integrated community stroke and neuro rehabilitation service; a responsive and person centred service, delivering the best client outcomes through supporting and optimising peoples recovery at home, meeting their physical, mental health and social care needs and bridging the transition between acute hospital, primary and community care settings.Assisting members of the service by implementing programmes of rehabilitation which relate to any aspect of the daily life of people with a stroke, acquired brain injury or neurological diagnosis.
Please review job description & personal specification for further detail.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To act as a rehabilitation assistant within the integrated community stroke and neuro rehabilitation service; a responsive and person centred service, delivering the best client outcomes through supporting and optimising peoples recovery at home, meeting their physical, mental health and social care needs and bridging the transition between acute hospital, primary and community care settings.Assisting members of the service by implementing programmes of rehabilitation which relate to any aspect of the daily life of people with a stroke, acquired brain injury or neurological diagnosis.
Please review job description & personal specification for further detail.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teamwork
- Experience of working in the community
Desirable
- Experience of working as a therapy assistant
- Neuro specific experience
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
- GCSE Maths & English
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- The ability to work autonomously on a day-to-day basis.
- Functional literacy and numeracy skills.
- Excellent communication skills which include the ability to give verbal and written feedback, communicate sensitive information appropriately
- The ability to recognise when a situation is escalating and to use de-escalation techniques
- The ability to motivate and engage clients in treatment sessions
Other
Essential
- To demonstrate ability to work flexibly, and often alone in a variety of working environments.
- Full UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes.
- Be computer literate: competent with Microsoft office, Microsoft teams & emails
- Willingness to complete TAP course
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teamwork
- Experience of working in the community
Desirable
- Experience of working as a therapy assistant
- Neuro specific experience
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
- GCSE Maths & English
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- The ability to work autonomously on a day-to-day basis.
- Functional literacy and numeracy skills.
- Excellent communication skills which include the ability to give verbal and written feedback, communicate sensitive information appropriately
- The ability to recognise when a situation is escalating and to use de-escalation techniques
- The ability to motivate and engage clients in treatment sessions
Other
Essential
- To demonstrate ability to work flexibly, and often alone in a variety of working environments.
- Full UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes.
- Be computer literate: competent with Microsoft office, Microsoft teams & emails
- Willingness to complete TAP course
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Centre for Independent Living / Ansdell Medical Centre
Whitegate Drive / Albany Road
Blackpool / Lytham St Annes
FY8 4GW
Employer's website
https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
