Rehabilitation Support worker

Central London Community Health Trust

The closing date is 21 November 2024

Job summary

Rehabilitation Assistant - Harrow Therapy Service Band 3

CLCH Harrow Adult Community Services Therapy Services are now welcoming applications from an experienced Rehabilitation Assistant

This is a great opportunity for someone who is conscientious and adaptable. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and will be able to demonstrate an adaptable approach whilst meeting guidelines associated with Therapy. They must be confident working as a lone worker, with the support of the team.

The Therapy model includes:

Discharge to Assess, Short Term Rehab and Intermediate Care supporting Therapy in Bedded Units

The post holder will therefore be required to support clinicians in achieving Therapy goals in the community i.e. visit patients in their own homes or Bedded Units to carry out prescribed treatment and assess for and provide appropriate O/T equipment or mobility aids directly or by prescription.

The post holder will work alone and will be required to use a degree of initiative while working within the parameters of the team's policies and procedures.

The service provides multidisciplinary therapy (OT and Physiotherapy) and support to help patients engage in a rehabilitation or long-term management programme to regain or retain their independence.

You must be a car owner and have a valid UK driving license as this role involves working with patients in their own home, covering West Hertfordshire.

Main duties of the job

To carry out pre-defined rehabilitation programmes with patients in their own homes, day centres, the local environment, including outdoors and on public transport, and within the therapy centre as directed by a qualified therapist for a range of patients, including those with complex presentations.
To report to an allocated supervisor about treatments undertaken, progress made, outcomes of intervention and to discuss when modification of rehabilitation programmes may be necessary as part of a structured clinical supervision system.
To ensure all aspects of your work are of a high clinical standard and be accountable for this to the team lead, through the qualified staff.
To observe any progress, deterioration or other significant changes in a patient's condition or performance and to report these to the relevant therapist involved in the client's care.
To participate in the delivery of patient education programmes.
To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your intervention through the use of treatment plans, goals, outcome measures and clinical supervision with a qualified therapist in order to progress treatment programmes and ensure clinical effectiveness.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, 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
Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

05 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-ONW-6764039

Job locations

Honeypot Lane health and social care centre

839 Honeypot Ln

, Stanmore

HA7 1AT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Broad general education including at least 5 GCSE level or equivalent qualifications including English and maths
NVQ 3 in Health or Social Care or equivalent academic qualification or willingness to take on training

Desirable

Previous experience of working as a therapy / rehabilitation assistant

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in elderly care working with older people's rehabilitation within hospital/ community setting
Previous experience of working in a team

Desirable

Experience of working in an NHS
Experience of delivering group and 1:1 exercise

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Able to communicate professionally and effectively in English both verbally and non-verbally to patients, carers, and colleagues
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to work as a lone clinician
Take direction from and give good feedback to supervising colleagues
Able to deliver and monitor prescribed therapy programmes
Ability to motivate patients to achieve rehab goals
Excellent literacy, numeracy, and IT skills

Desirable

Previous experience of working on Emis system
Able to understand and deliver health promotion messages
Able to understand and promote self-management strategies

Key Attributes

Essential

Caring, motivated attitude
Insight into own capabilities and limitations
Car / Bike user with own transport available for use at work - Full Valid Driving Licence held if appropriate
Subject to Occupational Health Clearance and Criminal Records Bureau Clearance (POCA) Car driver with access to vehicle for work purposes

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Broad general education including at least 5 GCSE level or equivalent qualifications including English and maths
NVQ 3 in Health or Social Care or equivalent academic qualification or willingness to take on training

Desirable

Previous experience of working as a therapy / rehabilitation assistant

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in elderly care working with older people's rehabilitation within hospital/ community setting
Previous experience of working in a team

Desirable

Experience of working in an NHS
Experience of delivering group and 1:1 exercise

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Able to communicate professionally and effectively in English both verbally and non-verbally to patients, carers, and colleagues
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to work as a lone clinician
Take direction from and give good feedback to supervising colleagues
Able to deliver and monitor prescribed therapy programmes
Ability to motivate patients to achieve rehab goals
Excellent literacy, numeracy, and IT skills

Desirable

Previous experience of working on Emis system
Able to understand and deliver health promotion messages
Able to understand and promote self-management strategies

Key Attributes

Essential

Caring, motivated attitude
Insight into own capabilities and limitations
Car / Bike user with own transport available for use at work - Full Valid Driving Licence held if appropriate
Subject to Occupational Health Clearance and Criminal Records Bureau Clearance (POCA) Car driver with access to vehicle for work purposes

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.