Job summary
The Welsh Neuropsychiatry Service is offering an exciting opportunity for a Multi-Professional Rehabilitation Assistant to join our team in delivering recovery focused rehabilitation programmes to people who have complex physical, cognitive, psychological needs and behaviours that challenge following brain injury.
The post-holder will be part of an established MDT that is going through a period of exciting change and transformation. There is emphasis on person centred, multi-professional working to meet the needs of the client. The successful candidate will support the Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Psychology and Nursing teams to deliver specialist rehabilitation as part of a tertiary service. There will be opportunities to work under the supervision of a registered therapist or nurse, working across the neuropsychiatry patient pathway which includes inpatient and community settings.
The post will be based on Ash Ward or Ash Day Unit, Hafan y Coed, University Hospital Llandough.
We are a friendly, proactive and supportive team, with opportuniities for learning and development, including participation with new, innovative projects.
Previous experience of working with people who have complex physical, cognitive and psychological needs is desirable.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have support in running individual and group activities within inpatient, day service and community settings. The role supports the promotion of self care, productive and leisure occupations, physical wellbeing and communication skills using person centred, enablement and Recovery approaches to facilitate optimal function and timely discharge.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education, GCSE English and Maths (Grade A-C) or Level II equivalent qualification.
- NVQ/QCF Level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge Or NVQ/QCF Level 3 PLUS Additional training to Diploma level or equivalent or Equivalent through short courses and experience and equivalent competencies achieved and evidenced through accredited courses.
Desirable
- Health and Social care related qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in a caring environment
- Organisation of delegated workload to support direct patient care. Inter-professional team working.
- Involvement with carers and families.
Desirable
- Experience of working across statutory and voluntary agencies
- Previous therapy assistant experience
- Working with older people and/or people with neurological issues
Skills
Essential
- Acts in accordance with Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales
- Basic IT skills.
- Excellent communication abilities and team work skills.
- Ability to work independently and to seek appropriate advice.
- Demonstrable skills in the facilitation and co facilitation of therapeutic group work.
- Enabling skills necessary to work with people with physical and cognitive difficulties. Ability to work flexibly in a range of settings including hospital and community.
- Ability to participate in the management of support staff and students.
- Ability to manage own time reflecting punctuality and consistent attendance.
Desirable
- Preparation and planning of own groups in line with the Rehabilitation plan.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of teaching skills appropriate to adults, and knowledge of learning styles
- Knowledge of the range of Rehabilitation interventions appropriate in the treatment of people with physical and cognitive difficulties
- Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the other professions in the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team.
- Knowledge of the factors affecting the issue and installation of aids and equipment to promote independence and facilitate safe discharge.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the application of practice in a range of therapy professions
- Awareness of the principles of the implementation of the Unified Assessment Process
- Awareness of the principles of client centred goal setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education, GCSE English and Maths (Grade A-C) or Level II equivalent qualification.
- NVQ/QCF Level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge Or NVQ/QCF Level 3 PLUS Additional training to Diploma level or equivalent or Equivalent through short courses and experience and equivalent competencies achieved and evidenced through accredited courses.
Desirable
- Health and Social care related qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in a caring environment
- Organisation of delegated workload to support direct patient care. Inter-professional team working.
- Involvement with carers and families.
Desirable
- Experience of working across statutory and voluntary agencies
- Previous therapy assistant experience
- Working with older people and/or people with neurological issues
Skills
Essential
- Acts in accordance with Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales
- Basic IT skills.
- Excellent communication abilities and team work skills.
- Ability to work independently and to seek appropriate advice.
- Demonstrable skills in the facilitation and co facilitation of therapeutic group work.
- Enabling skills necessary to work with people with physical and cognitive difficulties. Ability to work flexibly in a range of settings including hospital and community.
- Ability to participate in the management of support staff and students.
- Ability to manage own time reflecting punctuality and consistent attendance.
Desirable
- Preparation and planning of own groups in line with the Rehabilitation plan.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of teaching skills appropriate to adults, and knowledge of learning styles
- Knowledge of the range of Rehabilitation interventions appropriate in the treatment of people with physical and cognitive difficulties
- Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the other professions in the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team.
- Knowledge of the factors affecting the issue and installation of aids and equipment to promote independence and facilitate safe discharge.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the application of practice in a range of therapy professions
- Awareness of the principles of the implementation of the Unified Assessment Process
- Awareness of the principles of client centred goal 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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
