Job summary
Rehab Assistant £33,262 - £36,027 inc HCAS pro rata per annum inc HCAS pro rata per annum Permanent - 37.5 per week - Monday to Friday. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Adult Integrated Therapy Service within Bromley Healthcare. We are looking for a band 4 Rehab Assistant to work alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists providing treatment to patients within their own home. The post holder will hold a small caseload and be responsible for progressing simple rehab programmes, providing basic equipment provision, Walking aid provision, mobility assessments, referring on to external support services and reviewing and discharging patients with overall supervision from a registered member of staff. This role is Monday to Friday working and covers the Borough of Bromley
Main duties of the job
To be a member of a therapy team providing Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy assessments and reviews within a high quality service to Bromley patients under supervision from senior Therapists. The post holder will hold a small caseload and be responsible for progressing simple rehab programmes, providing basic equipment provision, Walking aid provision, mobility assessments, referring on to external support services and reviewing and discharging patients with overall supervision from a registered member of staff.It is accepted that at times the Rehab Assistant will work without supervision, carrying out established plans of care with goals, joint working with Physiotherapy colleagues and Occupational Therapists. This role will be based in the Adult Integrated Therapies Team.
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for own clinical caseload of patients as allocated by a qualified Occupational Therapist and/or Physiotherapist.
- To complete new patient assessments, as deemed appropriate by the Occupational Therapist, integrating occupational therapy and physiotherapy assessments into one holistic assessment.
- Joint working with Senior Therapists.
- Carry out falls risk assessments in line with completed competencies.
- To carry out manual handling with patients according to Bromley Healthcare guidelines alongside qualified staff and to be responsible for the safe and competent use of manual handling equipment.
- To implement and progress patient management and treatment plans within scope of practice and in line with competencies whilst under the supervision of a senior therapist.
- Assessment for and provision of basic equipment needs in line with competencies.
- Responsible for referring to an occupational therapist/Physiotherapist for complex equipment assessments. It is expected the post holder will complete a level 3 trusted assessor program which will enable them to prescribe basic equipment independently.
- To assist in vital sign interpretation - establishing changes from normal parameters and/or baseline measurements i.e. oxygen saturations, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations and take appropriate action.
- To support patients on a one to one basis (in their own homes) using appropriate rehabilitation techniques which will include, but not be limited to:
- Indoor and outdoor functional tasks.
- Practice of activities of daily living
o Cognitive screening under the supervision of a qualified therapist
o Joint visits with Qualified Occupational Therapists/Physiotherapists
Further details in the Job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for own clinical caseload of patients as allocated by a qualified Occupational Therapist and/or Physiotherapist.
- To complete new patient assessments, as deemed appropriate by the Occupational Therapist, integrating occupational therapy and physiotherapy assessments into one holistic assessment.
- Joint working with Senior Therapists.
- Carry out falls risk assessments in line with completed competencies.
- To carry out manual handling with patients according to Bromley Healthcare guidelines alongside qualified staff and to be responsible for the safe and competent use of manual handling equipment.
- To implement and progress patient management and treatment plans within scope of practice and in line with competencies whilst under the supervision of a senior therapist.
- Assessment for and provision of basic equipment needs in line with competencies.
- Responsible for referring to an occupational therapist/Physiotherapist for complex equipment assessments. It is expected the post holder will complete a level 3 trusted assessor program which will enable them to prescribe basic equipment independently.
- To assist in vital sign interpretation - establishing changes from normal parameters and/or baseline measurements i.e. oxygen saturations, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations and take appropriate action.
- To support patients on a one to one basis (in their own homes) using appropriate rehabilitation techniques which will include, but not be limited to:
- Indoor and outdoor functional tasks.
- Practice of activities of daily living
o Cognitive screening under the supervision of a qualified therapist
o Joint visits with Qualified Occupational Therapists/Physiotherapists
Further details in the Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Literate and numerate in English
- NVQ3 or equivalent in health or social care subject
Desirable
- Trusted Assessor qualification
- Care Certificate achieved
- Certificate from internal/external training eg. Falls, rehab, long term conditions
Information criteria
Essential
- Knowledge of TCES or similar IT System
- Sound IT skills including word processing and data analysis such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and without supervision
- Ability to work as part of a team and actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
- Holds a current UK driving license and has access to a car for work purposes
Desirable
- Negotiation skills, able to overcome barriers
- Use of electronic patient record systems
Experience
Essential
- Recent work in health or social care setting as therapy or nursing support worker
- Experience of working with people who have physical or mental health conditions
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community / lone working
- Experience of fitting a range of equipment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Literate and numerate in English
- NVQ3 or equivalent in health or social care subject
Desirable
- Trusted Assessor qualification
- Care Certificate achieved
- Certificate from internal/external training eg. Falls, rehab, long term conditions
Information criteria
Essential
- Knowledge of TCES or similar IT System
- Sound IT skills including word processing and data analysis such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and without supervision
- Ability to work as part of a team and actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
- Holds a current UK driving license and has access to a car for work purposes
Desirable
- Negotiation skills, able to overcome barriers
- Use of electronic patient record systems
Experience
Essential
- Recent work in health or social care setting as therapy or nursing support worker
- Experience of working with people who have physical or mental health conditions
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community / lone working
- Experience of fitting a range of equipment
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.
