Community Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate in the development of the Multidisciplinary Community Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Service that continues to meet the client group's needs and responds to Government initiatives.

To work effectively as a team member in providing andfacilitating a high standard of rehabilitative support within the rehabilitation setting.

To assist in individual and group assessments/treatments/activities, including hydrotherapy, or to treat patients on a 1:1 basis or in a group situation, as directed by the therapists.

To independently carry out treatment sessions, working towards joint prehabilitation and rehabilitation goals as directed by the Multidisciplinary Team members, and to report back orally, and in the appropriate written format as directed.

To hold own caseload as delegated by the team.

Undertake manual handling and therapeutic handling techniques with patients both single handed and as part of a team.

To perform environmental assessment on access visits where required.

To supply patients with appropriate, safe, walking aids and to instruct patients in the use of this equipment when requested by team members.

To deliver and install simple aids and equipment in the patients home as requested by therapy staff and to instruct patients and carer in the use of this equipment, as appropriate.

Responsiblefor entering equipment loan data and activity on Local Electronic database (TCES)

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent training
• GCSE English & Maths or equivalent
• Good written & spoken English

Desirable

• To have completed an approved in-service training course recently or evidence of other recent study

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working/dealing with adults with health needs
• Experience of working within a health/social care environment
• Experience of working in a team
• Computer skills including typing notes, letters, completing spreadsheets and scanning

Desirable

• Experience in working in rehabilitation & care
• Experience of working with individuals as 1:1 or in groups
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work across hospital and community settings
• Ability to work under direction of other as well as on own initiative
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to understand instructions and carry out tasks accurately
• Ability to maintain records including clear wording, legible handwriting and accurate spelling.
• Ability to maintain records including clear wording, legible handwriting and accurate spelling.
• Able to perform effectively with unpredictable work patterns and pressures
• Ability to identify diverse needs of patients and address these needs in planning
• Ability to work within organisational policies

Desirable

• Basic understanding of health and community services
• To have knowledge or Care programme approach, principles of Safeguarding of vulnerable adults, risk assessment and management and mental capacity

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Honor Oak Health Centre

Turnham Road

Brockley

SE4 2LA

Employer's website

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