Rehabilitation Assistant

Job summary

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our in-patient Intermediate care general rehabilitation service. We are looking for a band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant to join the therapy team at Midway Unit, Langley House.

This is a service for the rehabilitation of adults presenting with a range of physical dysfunction/or disabilities resulting from injury, illness, surgery or chronic disease. We are looking for a motivated individual to join the team, who has the passion and skills for supporting the therapy team in the delivery of a high standard of rehabilitation. You will be working with a multidisciplinary team that includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Dietitian, other Rehabilitation Assistants, Speech and Language therapists and Social Workers.

You can look forward to an award-winning training and development, excellent benefits including assistance with transport, child care, parking and comprehensive pension and health care schemes

We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community including: disabled people, those from black and minority ethnic backgrounds and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for implementing prescribed treatment programs with an allocated patient caseload following successful completion of competency-based assessments and within agreed scope of practice. This would follow on from an initial assessment of each patient by a qualified member of the therapy team.

To work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in planning and facilitating the patient's progression through the treatment program, within the goals and protocols set out by the qualified staff.

To be able to drive a car to assist the therapist in completing access and home visits to patients property.

To assist therapists in completing paperwork, referrals and other appropriate forms that may be required during rehabilitation.

To take responsibility for delegated caseload once appropriate level of competency achieved and report outcomes appropriately, including reporting urgent and important information promptly to the appropriate person.

To review caseload on a regular basis with therapy team and report back appropriately when goals achieved/not achieved and if concerns are raised, or new information becomes available which impacts on intervention provided.

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Midway unit, Langley House

Watford

WD25 9FG

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Midway unit, Langley House

Watford

WD25 9FG

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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