Job summary
Assisting in providing occupational therapy interventions for patients assessed by the team. This would be within clinical areas based on the Hyper acute Stroke Unit (HASU)
The Rehab Assistant will work under the direction and guidance of an occupational therapist within the team. Other members of the team may also request tasks to be undertaken which will support them in managing the workload on a daily basis.
The post holder will be expected to use a minimal amount of clinical judgement and freedom to act when undertaking their work whilst remaining within agreed protocols.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
To participate in a 7-day rota including weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
- To assist the Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist in moving, handling, activities of daily living and treatment programmes.
- To undertake standard treatment programmes of a delegated caseload of patients who have been previously assessed by the Occupational Therapist and progress within a protocol set by the Occupational Therapist.
- To report progress and variances on treatment to the appropriate discipline at the earliest possible opportunity.
- Instruct patients in the use of walking aids, provide advice to patients and carers regarding safety issues associated with walking aids according to UHSx protocols and progress patient's mobility and transfers under direction of a therapist.
- To provide basic spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to patients, relatives, carers and other professionals, regarding safety issues associated with daily living equipment according to departmental policy.
- To undertake any other duties as may be deemed necessary by the senior Occupational Therapist.
- To demonstrate basic dexterity and co-ordination for carrying out treatment, such as, facilitating movement, handling high and low tone, treating a subluxed shoulder.
- To be flexible in meeting the needs of the service and participating in a 7-day rota.
For full details please see the attached job description and person specification.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist the Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist in moving, handling, activities of daily living and treatment programmes.
- To undertake standard treatment programmes of a delegated caseload of patients who have been previously assessed by the Occupational Therapist and progress within a protocol set by the Occupational Therapist.
- To report progress and variances on treatment to the appropriate discipline at the earliest possible opportunity.
- Instruct patients in the use of walking aids, provide advice to patients and carers regarding safety issues associated with walking aids according to UHSx protocols and progress patients mobility and transfers under direction of a therapist.
- To provide basic spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to patients, relatives, carers and other professionals, regarding safety issues associated with daily living equipment according to departmental policy.
- To undertake any other duties as may be deemed necessary by the senior Occupational Therapist.
- To demonstrate basic dexterity and co-ordination for carrying out treatment, such as, facilitating movement, handling high and low tone, treating a subluxed shoulder.
- To undertake all relevant functional assessments, such as transfers, washing and dressing and kitchen assessments, independently according to departmental protocols.
- To understand and conform to service protocols related to the management of dysphagic patients.
- To assist senior staff in the measurement and evaluation of delegated work and current practices through the use of audit and outcome measures.
- To provide administrative support; photocopying, filing and emailing, completing onward referrals.
- To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, social work and therapy colleagues.
- To promote the understanding of the aims of occupational therapy and physiotherapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
- To use basic skills of explanation and reassurance to encourage patients to undertake their treatment programme and to communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential including patients who have communication difficulties understanding e.g. cognitive impairment, learning difficulties, non-English speaking.
- To attend multi-disciplinary meetings as directed by occupational therapy or physiotherapy staff.
- To be flexible in meeting the needs of the service and participating in a 7-day rota.
- To run group sessions with the guidance from the Occupational Therapists on the ward such as gardening, baking and upper limb
- To contact carers, family and outside agencies via appropriate communication methods, to gather or disseminate appropriate information.
- To maintain stock of appliances used within team and re-order as appropriate.
- To be responsible and accountable for all aspects of delegated work.
- To organise the delegated caseload effectively and efficiently on a day-to-day basis with guidance from the Occupational Therapist when needed.
- To maintain high standards of clinical care for patients, working in partnership to achieve identified patient specific goals as agreed with registered professional.
- To undertake basic mobility treatment plans of patients previously seen by a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.
- To undertake stair assessments with a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.
- To undertake Activity of Daily Living and base line observations and report to the Occupational Therapist.
- To work with the therapists to carry out treatment programmes to develop independence with activities of Daily Living prior to returning home.
- To assist therapists in the promotion of service users self-management of long-term conditions.
- To be responsible for the equipment used in carrying out occupational therapy duties and to ensure the safe use of equipment and reporting of faults by self and others including patients, carers and other health professionals
- To demonstrate a basic understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and its application to work
- To report and record any accident or untoward incident to the Line Manager
Patient Care Delivery
- To provide basic spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals regarding safety issues associated with mobility aids and daily living equipment according to departmental policy.
- To promote the understanding of the aims of occupational therapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
Communication
- To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, social work and therapy colleagues to ensure relevant information regarding patients status is reported back to the team
- To maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date patient-related documentation in line with Trust and departmental policy and procedures (SOAP notes)
- To gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work with the guidance of an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment
Competence
- The jobholder is required to participate in the Trust appraisal process and work towards meeting identified development needs.
- The jobholder is required to demonstrate on-going continuous professional development.
- At no time should the jobholder work outside their defined level of competence. If the post holder has concerns regarding this they should immediately discuss this with their Manager/Supervisor/Consultant.
- The jobholder has the responsibility to inform those supervising their duties if they are not competent to perform a duty.
Learning and Development
- Attend mandatory training updates as required.
- Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
- To be responsible for maintaining own personal development by actively participating in formal and informal departmental training programmes by attending in-service training sessions, delivering presentations, attending relevant courses and undertaking reflective practice
- Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
- Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager
- Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.
See Job description and person specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist the Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist in moving, handling, activities of daily living and treatment programmes.
- To undertake standard treatment programmes of a delegated caseload of patients who have been previously assessed by the Occupational Therapist and progress within a protocol set by the Occupational Therapist.
- To report progress and variances on treatment to the appropriate discipline at the earliest possible opportunity.
- Instruct patients in the use of walking aids, provide advice to patients and carers regarding safety issues associated with walking aids according to UHSx protocols and progress patients mobility and transfers under direction of a therapist.
- To provide basic spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to patients, relatives, carers and other professionals, regarding safety issues associated with daily living equipment according to departmental policy.
- To undertake any other duties as may be deemed necessary by the senior Occupational Therapist.
- To demonstrate basic dexterity and co-ordination for carrying out treatment, such as, facilitating movement, handling high and low tone, treating a subluxed shoulder.
- To undertake all relevant functional assessments, such as transfers, washing and dressing and kitchen assessments, independently according to departmental protocols.
- To understand and conform to service protocols related to the management of dysphagic patients.
- To assist senior staff in the measurement and evaluation of delegated work and current practices through the use of audit and outcome measures.
- To provide administrative support; photocopying, filing and emailing, completing onward referrals.
- To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, social work and therapy colleagues.
- To promote the understanding of the aims of occupational therapy and physiotherapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
- To use basic skills of explanation and reassurance to encourage patients to undertake their treatment programme and to communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential including patients who have communication difficulties understanding e.g. cognitive impairment, learning difficulties, non-English speaking.
- To attend multi-disciplinary meetings as directed by occupational therapy or physiotherapy staff.
- To be flexible in meeting the needs of the service and participating in a 7-day rota.
- To run group sessions with the guidance from the Occupational Therapists on the ward such as gardening, baking and upper limb
- To contact carers, family and outside agencies via appropriate communication methods, to gather or disseminate appropriate information.
- To maintain stock of appliances used within team and re-order as appropriate.
- To be responsible and accountable for all aspects of delegated work.
- To organise the delegated caseload effectively and efficiently on a day-to-day basis with guidance from the Occupational Therapist when needed.
- To maintain high standards of clinical care for patients, working in partnership to achieve identified patient specific goals as agreed with registered professional.
- To undertake basic mobility treatment plans of patients previously seen by a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.
- To undertake stair assessments with a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.
- To undertake Activity of Daily Living and base line observations and report to the Occupational Therapist.
- To work with the therapists to carry out treatment programmes to develop independence with activities of Daily Living prior to returning home.
- To assist therapists in the promotion of service users self-management of long-term conditions.
- To be responsible for the equipment used in carrying out occupational therapy duties and to ensure the safe use of equipment and reporting of faults by self and others including patients, carers and other health professionals
- To demonstrate a basic understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and its application to work
- To report and record any accident or untoward incident to the Line Manager
Patient Care Delivery
- To provide basic spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals regarding safety issues associated with mobility aids and daily living equipment according to departmental policy.
- To promote the understanding of the aims of occupational therapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
Communication
- To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, social work and therapy colleagues to ensure relevant information regarding patients status is reported back to the team
- To maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date patient-related documentation in line with Trust and departmental policy and procedures (SOAP notes)
- To gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work with the guidance of an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment
Competence
- The jobholder is required to participate in the Trust appraisal process and work towards meeting identified development needs.
- The jobholder is required to demonstrate on-going continuous professional development.
- At no time should the jobholder work outside their defined level of competence. If the post holder has concerns regarding this they should immediately discuss this with their Manager/Supervisor/Consultant.
- The jobholder has the responsibility to inform those supervising their duties if they are not competent to perform a duty.
Learning and Development
- Attend mandatory training updates as required.
- Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
- To be responsible for maintaining own personal development by actively participating in formal and informal departmental training programmes by attending in-service training sessions, delivering presentations, attending relevant courses and undertaking reflective practice
- Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
- Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager
- Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.
See Job description and person specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oGood general education including English and Mathematics
- oRelevant theoretical and practical training to NVQ III level or equivalent e.g. departmental training or courses on topics relevant to the post
Desirable
- oRelated academic qualifications
- oUp to date manual handling training
Knowledge, experience & skills
Essential
- oExperience working in NHS health or social care or be able to demonstrate transferable skills
- oKnowledge of roles of other members of the multidisciplinary team
- oAbility to empathise with service users and their carer's and to demonstrate
- oExperience of working under own initiative
- oGood communication, verbal and written
Desirable
- oExperience working as an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Assistant worker or another relevant role
- oProven competency training in fitting and assessing for daily living equipment and carrying out activity of daily living assessments, basic mobility, running groups and providing individual exercise programmes
- oExperience of interviewing/information gathering
Specific Requirements
Essential
- oGood time management including punctuality and ability to prioritise caseload
- oAbility to work flexibly by using own initiative, under the guidance of the lead professional
- oPhysically able to carry out a job that requires taking weight in the therapeutic handling of patients
Desirable
- oLocal knowledge of Brighton and Hove
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oGood general education including English and Mathematics
- oRelevant theoretical and practical training to NVQ III level or equivalent e.g. departmental training or courses on topics relevant to the post
Desirable
- oRelated academic qualifications
- oUp to date manual handling training
Knowledge, experience & skills
Essential
- oExperience working in NHS health or social care or be able to demonstrate transferable skills
- oKnowledge of roles of other members of the multidisciplinary team
- oAbility to empathise with service users and their carer's and to demonstrate
- oExperience of working under own initiative
- oGood communication, verbal and written
Desirable
- oExperience working as an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Assistant worker or another relevant role
- oProven competency training in fitting and assessing for daily living equipment and carrying out activity of daily living assessments, basic mobility, running groups and providing individual exercise programmes
- oExperience of interviewing/information gathering
Specific Requirements
Essential
- oGood time management including punctuality and ability to prioritise caseload
- oAbility to work flexibly by using own initiative, under the guidance of the lead professional
- oPhysically able to carry out a job that requires taking weight in the therapeutic handling of patients
Desirable
- oLocal knowledge of Brighton and Hove
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).
