Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Rehab Support Worker to join our neuro rehab team at the Floyd unit. The role will require you to support the therapy team (Physio, SLT and Occupational Therapists) in the provision of neuro rehab. This involves supporting patients to achieve their goals through rehab activity in 1:1 sessions, groups, and education. Your role is vital in the promotion of a 24-hour rehab approach.
The post holder will support the provision of activities and groups which support increased access to rehab, alongside the therapy team, other rehab support workers and our unit activity coordinator.
This is an excellent opportunity where you will have access to training, supervision, support and development of assessment and rehabilitation skills. There will be opportunity to support and participate in quality improvement projects relevant to the development of the Neuro Rehab service.
Main duties of the job
To assist the delivery of high quality, evidenced based neuro rehab to the caseload of the Floyd unit.
To assist the delivery of high quality, evidenced based neuro rehab to the caseload of the Floyd unit in supporting individualised programs set by the therapy team (Speech and Language Therapist, OT, and Physio)
To support patients to progress with rehab goals through; supported education, 1:1 session, groups (therapeutic and diversional) and community outreach activities supporting discharge planning.
To promote a 24-hour rehab approach on the unit through joint working with the MDT and a supportive rehab environment.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qulalifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- GCSE English or equivalent
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Understanding of skills needed to work with clients with a variety of physical, cognitive and communication impairment
- Well- developed communication skills with experience of communicating with patients / clients with barriers to communication
- Good understanding of the role
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Previous employment working in a health care setting
- Previous experience working with patients with neuro impairment
- Previous experience in supporting patients with rehab individually or in group setting
- Understanding of mental health issues
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Frequent requirement to move and handle patients and patient's limbs during therapy sessions
- Good IT skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to deal with sensitive and emotional situations
- Flexibility
- Willingness to work across sites to support MCCN Neuro Rehab service
Desirable
Person Specification
Qulalifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- GCSE English or equivalent
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Understanding of skills needed to work with clients with a variety of physical, cognitive and communication impairment
- Well- developed communication skills with experience of communicating with patients / clients with barriers to communication
- Good understanding of the role
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Previous employment working in a health care setting
- Previous experience working with patients with neuro impairment
- Previous experience in supporting patients with rehab individually or in group setting
- Understanding of mental health issues
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Frequent requirement to move and handle patients and patient's limbs during therapy sessions
- Good IT skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to deal with sensitive and emotional situations
- Flexibility
- Willingness to work across sites to support MCCN Neuro Rehab service
Desirable
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).