Rehabilitation Assistant

Central London Community Health Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for anenthusiastic band 4 Rehabilitation Assistant to join our MDT team at Furness rehab ward, Willesden Centre for Health, and Care.

Furness ward is an In-Patient General Rehabilitation unit-based Willesden Centre for Health and Care, NW10 3RY.

You will be part of a Multi-disciplinary Team (Medical, AHP and Nursing) in the planned patient centred rehabilitation and facilitating smooth discharge flow and safe discharge of patients coming from acute hospitals to a bedded setting within a community environment. As part of the role, you will be allocated varied caseload and providingpatientcentred careat Aster unit with the support of the MDT.

Applicants will provide a mixture of general and specific care to patients and will be proficient and competent to work at a high level of competency. They will work alongside a Doctor, Registered Nurses, HCA, and Allied Health Professionals.

The post holder will be expected to have a Foundation degree in Health and Social care or equivalent experience or qualifications. They will also become proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice. The post holder will be supported and supervised by a registered Allied health professional. The post holder will also support the Aster Unit to deliver against key performance indicators and maintain quality of the service.

Main duties of the job

We provide learning opportunities and support todevelop your clinical skills.

CLCH is committed to the professional development of staff; you will have access to the trusts Academy and professional networks to access courses and meet your identified development needs.

We recognise the importance of a work/ life balance and welcome conversations with potential applicants who may be interested in flexible working patterns.

The Rehabilitation Assistant will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients and will be proficient and competent to work at a high level of competency. They will work alongside a registered nurse, general practitioner and/or allied health professionals. The Rehabilitation Assistant will work in a variety of settings including community rehabilitation unit and patient/carers own homes.

The post holder will also support Outreach Rehabilitation Team to facilitate smooth transition of patient discharge and to maintain quality of the service.

About us

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

As an NHS trust,we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.

We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetingsto discuss issues andmake plans to improve CLCH.

Date posted

30 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£29,460 to £31,909 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-ONW-6656

Job locations

Willesden Centre for Health and Care

London

NW10 3RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

To function at a competency level in line with the requirement of the
To provide general and specific care as specified below for patients within their
To provide peer support and teaching of junior Assistant Practitioners and Clinical HCA and support workers. As will be the requirement to contribute to the development of the knowledge and practice of others and to act as a mentor to junior staff.
To maintain at all times a kind, caring and professional attitude towards patients, relatives and colleagues within the clinical setting, taking into consideration dignity, privacy, and confidentiality, cultural and religious needs.Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

To function at a competency level in line with the requirement of the
To provide general and specific care as specified below for patients within their
To provide peer support and teaching of junior Assistant Practitioners and Clinical HCA and support workers. As will be the requirement to contribute to the development of the knowledge and practice of others and to act as a mentor to junior staff.
To maintain at all times a kind, caring and professional attitude towards patients, relatives and colleagues within the clinical setting, taking into consideration dignity, privacy, and confidentiality, cultural and religious needs.Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care Practice, or Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 4), or A recognised equivalent course
Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate

Desirable

ECDL certificate
Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care Practice, or Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 4), or A recognised equivalent course
Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate

Desirable

ECDL certificate
Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).

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.