Job summary
Come and join us!
We have an exciting opportunity for an Rehabilitation Assistant to join our Acute Stroke Therapy Team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.
We have a diverse caseload and see people with a range of cognitive, physical, communication, and psychological needs. We see people with a range of goals and we deliver therapy to meet these needs.
We are looking for a passionate, creative and motivated person who has excellent communication, time management and organisational skills required to work in a fast-paced environment.
We offer:
- A supportive environment with regular supervision and CPD opportunities.
- Opportunities for learning and developing
- Excellent team working
Main duties of the job
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Assisting in providing Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy interventions for patients assessed by the team on the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU).Once deemed competent, the post holder will be able to assess non-complex patients, progress them and plan discharges appropriately, liaising with key personnel and outside agencies accordingly.
To carry a case load of stroke patients and to carry out their management, once they have been assessed by an Occupational Therapist Physiotherapist
- To work under the direction and guidance of an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist within the team but may work without being directly supervised but with immediate access to a therapist on site or by telephone/bleep. Other members of the team may also request tasks to be undertaken which will support them in managing the workload on a daily basis.
To work within the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy team, with access to direct supervision from an Occupational Therapist Physiotherapist or when required.
The post holder will be expected to use clinical judgement when undertaking their work whilst remaining within agreed plans.
- To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- To participate in a 7-day rota including weekends and bank holidays.
For full details please see the attached job description and person specification.
About us
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached you will find the job description and person specification which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. Please read this document for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached you will find the job description and person specification which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. Please read this document for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good skills in numeracy, literacy and written communication
- Health care related qualification at NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification or level or experience
- Completion of Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Band 3 competencies
- Experience of carrying out functional assessments
- Good understanding of cognitive assessment
Desirable
- Evidence of own development of knowledge and skills e.g. Portfolio / CPD (continuing professional development)
- Basic understanding of anatomy and Physiology
- Demonstrated ability to work under direction
Knowledge, experience & skills
Essential
- Experience of communicating with patients, relatives and the MDT
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to communicate with tact, reassurance and able to adapt communication to overcome barriers. E.g. Hearing loss, dementia, sensitive circumstances.
- Experience of MDT working and building rapport with colleagues, patients and carers
- Effective time management
- Ability to adjust and fit basic Occupational Therapy equipment
Desirable
- Ability to manage conflict situations and know when and how to escalate appropriately.
- Able to interpret clinical observations in light of OT treatment
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly by using own initiative, under the guidance of the lead professional
- Empathetic
- Caring
- Team work
- Able to demonstrate ability to use own initiative
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good skills in numeracy, literacy and written communication
- Health care related qualification at NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification or level or experience
- Completion of Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Band 3 competencies
- Experience of carrying out functional assessments
- Good understanding of cognitive assessment
Desirable
- Evidence of own development of knowledge and skills e.g. Portfolio / CPD (continuing professional development)
- Basic understanding of anatomy and Physiology
- Demonstrated ability to work under direction
Knowledge, experience & skills
Essential
- Experience of communicating with patients, relatives and the MDT
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to communicate with tact, reassurance and able to adapt communication to overcome barriers. E.g. Hearing loss, dementia, sensitive circumstances.
- Experience of MDT working and building rapport with colleagues, patients and carers
- Effective time management
- Ability to adjust and fit basic Occupational Therapy equipment
Desirable
- Ability to manage conflict situations and know when and how to escalate appropriately.
- Able to interpret clinical observations in light of OT treatment
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly by using own initiative, under the guidance of the lead professional
- Empathetic
- Caring
- Team work
- Able to demonstrate ability to use own initiative
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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).
