Job summary
The Rehabilitation Assistant (RA) will deliver rehab to a group of patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered allied health professional in the Maximising independence team.
The Maximising Independence team aims to provide a high quality, responsive rehabilitation service helping adults to regain their independence following illness or injury, to support them with their Long-Term conditions and to promote health and wellbeing
The team comprises of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Senior Rehab Assistants and admin Assistants.
The team is based at Battersea Studios in Wandsworth and offers home based sessions to patients in the Wandsworth locality.
Main duties of the job
- To work as part of a multidisciplinary therapy team delivering a community based rehabilitation service to patients with a variety of conditions under the supervision of qualified therapists.
- To work as a lone support worker
- To deliver rehabilitation programmes to patients in their homes or care homes which may include personal care, meal preparation, mobility and exercise tasks.
- To provide both clinical and non-clinical support to the qualified therapists within the team.
- To become proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice
- To collaborate with colleagues across own and other community teams, GPs, social services, and voluntary sector to optimise patients' journey, care, well-being, and outcomes.Find out more information about working and living in South West London here -https://clch.nhs.uk/job/working-clch/clch-southwestlondon#!/select_sector
About us
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
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- 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
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3)
- A recognised equivalent course
- Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate.
Desirable
- GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths
- Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).
- PSI qualification ? Trusted assessor training
- ECDL certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.
- Experience working in a community setting
- Experience with working in care of the elderly
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience with the NHS patient information database (EMIS)
skills and knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy.
- Knowledge of multiagency services available and processes for referral
- Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships
- Ability to work in a team and to supervise the work of others.
- Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- To be able to promote the work of the team across the trust
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.
- Proactive and innovative
Desirable
- Knowledge of local health needs strategies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3)
- A recognised equivalent course
- Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate.
Desirable
- GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths
- Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).
- PSI qualification ? Trusted assessor training
- ECDL certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.
- Experience working in a community setting
- Experience with working in care of the elderly
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience with the NHS patient information database (EMIS)
skills and knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy.
- Knowledge of multiagency services available and processes for referral
- Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships
- Ability to work in a team and to supervise the work of others.
- Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- To be able to promote the work of the team across the trust
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.
- Proactive and innovative
Desirable
- Knowledge of local health needs strategies
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Battersea Studios
Battersea Studios 2, 80-82 Silverthorne Road,
London
SW8 3HE
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
