Job summary
About the Stroke programme across our region:
Across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire,
health, care and voluntary sector partners are working together to improve
services for people affected by stroke. This includes work to improve the
prevention of stroke, as well as to provide the best possible stroke emergency
care, rehabilitation and care at home once individuals are discharged from
hospital. Our vision is to provide seamless, multidisciplinary care, so local
people have the best opportunity to survive and thrive after stroke.
This role is based in Sirona's ICSS at Home
team
ICSS at Home aims to reduce the length of time that people
are in hospital by providing high quality home-based rehabilitation, helping
individuals achieve their personal goals. We also provide advice and support to
reduce the likelihood of further strokes and help people live well as they
recover.
The care is provided
by a multi-disciplinary team of therapist, registered nurses and support
workers. Our team support people from the day they are discharged from hospital
or a rehabilitation unit. This includes personal care and meal preparation,
working side by side with voluntary sector keyworkers to support service users
in the best way possible.
Main duties of the job
As a Rehab Support
Worker you will be supporting registered health care professionals to deliver
rehabilitation programmes and assist with care and support of patients
referred to the service. You will also
provide non-clinical support to the Specialist Stroke Service.
You will be responsible
for carrying out rehabilitation plans as prescribed by registered therapists,
in accordance with instructions and recognised training received. You will be
required to be autonomous and use decisions making skills. You will provide
assistant to clinical staff in the assessment and treatment plans of patients
in the Specialist Stroke Service.
We have
a range of full-time and part-time opportunities available in our South Gloucestershire team. You
will be required to work a variety of shifts over a 7 day period between the
hours of 8am-8pm. A driving licence and access to your own transport is
required.
Enhanced rates for evenings and weekends is applied, plus a competitive 65p per mile mileage rate.We focus heavily on career development and there are lots of opportunities to undertake training and progress on to Trainee Nurse Associate or Assistant Practitioner courses. We have employees who started with us as Support Workers and are now Registered Nurses/Therapist all through our internal opportunities!
About us
We are Sirona care
& health, a Community Interest Company committed to providing local
communities with a range of high-quality specialist health care services across
Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. For us, its about the
personal approach; we take pride in what we do and deliver the high standard of
care that wed expect for ourselves and our families.
At Sirona, we continue
to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the
diverse voices of colleagues, service users and communities. We therefore
welcome applications from all those who feel they have the skills and
attributes we are seeking, and we would particularly love to hear from people
from diverse groups, such as members of the LGBT+ and BAME communities, who are
currently underrepresented and encourage you to consider joining us and adding
to the richness of our workforce.
Benefits:
We offer NHS Agenda for Change Salary, Terms and Conditions and an NHS
pension scheme plus much more! Please see the benefits leaflet attached to this
advert for more details.
Additional
Information:
Please note
that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient
applications are received prior to the advertised closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
·
To
carry out rehabilitation plans as prescribed by registered therapists, in
accordance with instructions and recognised training received. This will
involve a level of autonomy and decision making using protocols as drawn up by
the service.
·
Provide
assistance to clinical staff in the assessment and treatment of patients in the
rehabilitative process
·
Follow
a prescribed care plan to support service users at home including support with
activities of daily living tasks and provision of aids to support independent
living
·
Practice,
reinforce and progress activities of daily living e.g. personal care, dressing,
meal preparation etc, as appropriate
·
To
participate and support in promoting healthy and independent living practices
to patients, families and carers.
·
To
advise the Team Co-ordinator/lead therapist when patients support needs are no
longer as per their care plan-e.g extra support is needed to help a service
user achieve their goal or remain in their own homes
·
To
work collaboratively with other organisations across different sectors of
health and social care.
·
To
support in the monitoring, ordering and receipt of equipment into the team
peripheral store.
·
To
carry out general administrative and non-clinical work to contribute to the
functioning of the team such as photocopying, filing, liaison and telephone
calls.
·
Provide
and maintain a safe and comfortable environment all patients and carers,
seeking support from senior staff if the need arises.
·
Carry
out safe and effective manual handling procedures to support service users to
maintain safety throughout interventions.
·
To
document electronic case notes, which meet Sirona’s Standards for
documentation.
·
To
be flexible to meet the demands of the service as a whole across BNSSG, working
evenings, weekends and bank holidays where required.
·
Participate
in regular team meetings and attend other meetings as deemed necessary for
role.
·
To
undertake all mandatory and local training as required for your role.
·
To
undertake regular supervisions with your line manager and actively follow a
programme of personal and professional development through setting and regular
review of personal development goals.
·
To
demonstrate, uphold and promote Sirona’s key values and behaviours.
A full list of
responsibilities can be found in the attached Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
·
To
carry out rehabilitation plans as prescribed by registered therapists, in
accordance with instructions and recognised training received. This will
involve a level of autonomy and decision making using protocols as drawn up by
the service.
·
Provide
assistance to clinical staff in the assessment and treatment of patients in the
rehabilitative process
·
Follow
a prescribed care plan to support service users at home including support with
activities of daily living tasks and provision of aids to support independent
living
·
Practice,
reinforce and progress activities of daily living e.g. personal care, dressing,
meal preparation etc, as appropriate
·
To
participate and support in promoting healthy and independent living practices
to patients, families and carers.
·
To
advise the Team Co-ordinator/lead therapist when patients support needs are no
longer as per their care plan-e.g extra support is needed to help a service
user achieve their goal or remain in their own homes
·
To
work collaboratively with other organisations across different sectors of
health and social care.
·
To
support in the monitoring, ordering and receipt of equipment into the team
peripheral store.
·
To
carry out general administrative and non-clinical work to contribute to the
functioning of the team such as photocopying, filing, liaison and telephone
calls.
·
Provide
and maintain a safe and comfortable environment all patients and carers,
seeking support from senior staff if the need arises.
·
Carry
out safe and effective manual handling procedures to support service users to
maintain safety throughout interventions.
·
To
document electronic case notes, which meet Sirona’s Standards for
documentation.
·
To
be flexible to meet the demands of the service as a whole across BNSSG, working
evenings, weekends and bank holidays where required.
·
Participate
in regular team meetings and attend other meetings as deemed necessary for
role.
·
To
undertake all mandatory and local training as required for your role.
·
To
undertake regular supervisions with your line manager and actively follow a
programme of personal and professional development through setting and regular
review of personal development goals.
·
To
demonstrate, uphold and promote Sirona’s key values and behaviours.
A full list of
responsibilities can be found in the attached Job Description
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with adults in a health and social care setting
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to prioritise work load
- Good communication skills (verbal, written and using IT)
Desirable
- Previous experience within a community setting
- Previous experience of working with stroke patients
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths GCSE A-C or equivalent
- Full driving licence
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in direct care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with adults in a health and social care setting
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to prioritise work load
- Good communication skills (verbal, written and using IT)
Desirable
- Previous experience within a community setting
- Previous experience of working with stroke patients
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths GCSE A-C or equivalent
- Full driving licence
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in direct care
