Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of Britain's leading healthcare providers and the largest Trust within the NHS. We are looking for the best talent to work in our ambitious healthcare organisation.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a creative, dynamic Band 3 RSW, with a passion for providing patient-centred rehabilitation, to join the team.
The role sits within the Rapid Access to Acute Rehabilitation (RAAR) team which is a part of the acute neuro trauma therapy department at the Royal London Hospital. RAAR is an 8 bedded unit that aims to provide early access to rehabilitation for patients who have complex rehabilitation needs following brain injury, spinal cord injury and polytrauma. This role is available full time (37.5hrs/wk) and will include working approximately 1 in 6 weekends.
You will be responsible for assisting the multidisciplinary team (Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Neuropsychologist) and the nursing staff in supporting our patients. This will include implementing therapy programs and supporting patients with their daily care needs to help them progress towards their rehabilitation goals.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to assist in the assessment and treatment of patients on the Rapid Access to Acute Rehab (RAAR) service. This will involve patients who may have complex and varying physical and psychological presentations.
To assist therapists and/or nurses, work alongside, and carry out delegated treatments, interventions, and functional assessments both individually and in groups..
To assist the nurses with delivering aspects of daily care such as washing, dressing, feeding, toileting, getting in and out of bed.
To support the daily running of the therapy service including taking responsibility for delegated administrative and organisational tasks
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
*PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE*
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post - Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
*PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE*
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post - Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 or GCSE's/equivalent in English, Maths, and Science
Desirable
- NVQ 3 or equivalent skills acquired through healthcare experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a health or other multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare/rehabilitation role
- Experience of working in neurological or trauma rehabilitation
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Effective organisational skills
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate in order to meet the service needs
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job on a day-to-day basis
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a challenging environment and with emotional, cognitive, or aggressive patients
- Ability to keep accurate patient notes
- Ability to learn and develop skills in order to successfully meet competencies
- Ability to understand and apply risk management
- Proficient ICT skills
- Ability to use tools to adjust equipment and furniture
Desirable
- Ability to use and maintain resources e.g., equipment efficiently and effectively
- Ability to undertake learning activities and reflect on these
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 or GCSE's/equivalent in English, Maths, and Science
Desirable
- NVQ 3 or equivalent skills acquired through healthcare experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a health or other multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare/rehabilitation role
- Experience of working in neurological or trauma rehabilitation
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Effective organisational skills
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate in order to meet the service needs
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job on a day-to-day basis
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a challenging environment and with emotional, cognitive, or aggressive patients
- Ability to keep accurate patient notes
- Ability to learn and develop skills in order to successfully meet competencies
- Ability to understand and apply risk management
- Proficient ICT skills
- Ability to use tools to adjust equipment and furniture
Desirable
- Ability to use and maintain resources e.g., equipment efficiently and effectively
- Ability to undertake learning activities and reflect on these
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).
