Rehabilitation Assistant

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Supporting the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists with the rehabilitation patients on Lascelles Complex Rehab Unit unit by performing hands on interventions and any relevant administrative duties.

Patients will mostly have conditions including neurological disorders, and complex rehabilitation. They will be needing rehabilitation and practise of functional abilities so that they can achieve their potential before going back out into the community to live.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a conscientious, forwarding thinking therapy assistant to join our Complex rehab Team on Lascelles rehab unit on a part-time basis. (working ideally across 5 days Monday to Friday. Working the hours over 4 days, will be considered for the right candidate)

The team comprises of physiotherapists and occupational therapists working with patients with neurological, and complex rehabilitation needs . The role of the assistant is to support the therapists in the assessment, treatment and discharge planning of these patients, back into the community in a timely manner.

It is important that you are organised and can work under pressure, along with having good written and verbal communication skills.

In return you will receive regular support with the experienced and friendly team, and lots of opportunities to learn and develop your skills.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Date posted

19 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUC-1040M

Job locations

Harrogate District Foundation Trust

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this position please find the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

If you have any queries about this position please contact Pam Bagot team lead on 01423 553458 or at p.bagot1@nhs.net

**This job advert will close as soon as a sufficient amount of applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if you are interested.**

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this position please find the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

If you have any queries about this position please contact Pam Bagot team lead on 01423 553458 or at p.bagot1@nhs.net

**This job advert will close as soon as a sufficient amount of applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if you are interested.**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum of 5 GCSE's or equivalent
Achieved or working towards a relevant qualification e.g. Qualification Credits Framework (QCF)
Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care or a Foundation Degree in Rehabilitation or equivalent

Desirable

Attended other relevant short courses e.g. basic Hydrotherapy course

Experience

Essential

Experience as a Physiotherapy / OT / Rehabilitation Assistant / Care Support worker

Desirable

Experience with the elderly/disabled
Experience of working within the NHS setting

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum of 5 GCSE's or equivalent
Achieved or working towards a relevant qualification e.g. Qualification Credits Framework (QCF)
Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care or a Foundation Degree in Rehabilitation or equivalent

Desirable

Attended other relevant short courses e.g. basic Hydrotherapy course

Experience

Essential

Experience as a Physiotherapy / OT / Rehabilitation Assistant / Care Support worker

Desirable

Experience with the elderly/disabled
Experience of working within the NHS 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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