Stroke & Neuro Assistant Rehabilitation Practitioner (Physical Rehab)

Job summary

Come and join our Dorset Stroke and Neuro Service serving the West and North of Dorset. We have recently been awarded significant investment in Dorset to develop Stroke and Neuro Services across Dorset to meet the National Stroke Service model published by NHS England last year (particularly with regards to Integrated Community Stroke Services- ICSS).

This is a really exciting time as we significantly expand our existing services and embed innovative ways of working to improve clinical outcomes for patients following stroke or neurological illness or injury. Importantly this once in a generation investment increases our team threefold and significantly extends the time patients can access the service moving to a needs led, rather than time limited service. Our integrated community stroke and neuro team is AHP lead and will provide various pathways of care including supported self management, advice and signposting, intensive rehabilitation (ESD), complex management and reviews.

Our team expansion includes nursing, social work, neuropsychology and voluntary sector roles, as well as apprentices, rotations across the acute and community pathway and opportunities for advanced practice. Over coming years we aim to further bring together a range of specialists working across the fields of stroke and neurology in Dorset, meaning our integrated team will have access to a wide range of specialists with many years of experience.

Main duties of the job

We have a programme initiated within Dorset developing communities of practice regarding psychological care and motor relearning, which post holders can join.

This role is for a band 4 assistant rehabilitation practitioner in physical health working alongside OT's, physio's and SLT's carrying out physical, cognitive and speech and language exercises and the main duties of the role are:

To be responsible for a specific caseload

To work effectively as a member of the community stroke and neuro service

To support transition of people from in-patient rehabilitation to community rehabilitation

Provide a flexible, client centred intervention to promote rehabilitation in their own homes and other community settings.

To work with people to identify goals, contribute to the care planning process and the evaluation of interventions.

Assess for and issue specific equipment to facilitate independent living.

To undertake holistic six month stroke reviews in clinic and in patient's home

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.