Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated person to be part of the Waltham Forest Rehabilitation Service.
The Waltham Forest Rehabilitation Service a multidisciplinary team consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Assistants and Rehabilitation Practitioners .
The team provide short term intensive rehabilitation to patients in their own homes following a period of illness or injury. You will have support from and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide patient centred rehabilitation programmes.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual who has:
- Relevant experience in a health and social care setting and base level of Occupational therapy/Physiotherapy knowledge
- Knowledge of patient/client conditions relevant to community rehabilitation
- Ability to work under own direction
- Able to travel to meet the need of the role
The successful candidate willwork alongside the therapy staffto promote independence and improve function for people recently discharged from hospital.
About us
COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
Outer London - 15% of basic salary, with a minimum of £4,551 and maximum of £5,735, pro rata for part time staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent achieved
- Relevant experience in a healthcare setting and base level of therapy knowledge
Desirable
- Associate Practitioner Course or relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working as a band 3 rehabilitation assistant in a community setting
- Minimum of two years at a band 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of providing supervision
- Awareness of relevant therapy techniques
- Experience of working in adult social care
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
- Knowledge of patient/client conditions relevant to the community setting
- Knowledge of multi-professional working
- Understand the need for professional conduct
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent achieved
- Relevant experience in a healthcare setting and base level of therapy knowledge
Desirable
- Associate Practitioner Course or relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working as a band 3 rehabilitation assistant in a community setting
- Minimum of two years at a band 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of providing supervision
- Awareness of relevant therapy techniques
- Experience of working in adult social care
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
- Knowledge of patient/client conditions relevant to the community setting
- Knowledge of multi-professional working
- Understand the need for professional conduct
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Waltham Forest Rehab Service , 1st Floor Woodbury Unit
James Lane
Leytonstone
E11 1NU
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
