Job summary
Acute Rehab Support Worker (ARSW) - Band 4
The post-holder will be working within Ward 5B at the OUH NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be expected to provide 1 to 1 patient observations, assisting with individual therapy goals, being involved in rehabilitation through holistic and patient centred care. You must be able to demonstrate empathy, compassion and the ability to cope in challenging situations. You will work closely with the ward multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and must have a desire to make a difference to vulnerable patients who require additional observations and intervention whilst in our care.
If you are looking for a new challenge within a supportive and dynamic team; please get in touch.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Ward 5B . The post-holder will be working on the ward.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of 1.1 holistic care and patient observations including distraction therapy, reminiscence therapy, personal care, support with nutrition / hydration, mouth care and prevention of deconditioning. This will be with the support and the guidance of the Ward MDT.
About us
Here at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust we are looking for people who can make a real difference to the care our patients receive so, if you are someone who is kind and compassionate, and always put others first, then we have some very exciting new roles for you to consider.
Our patients are all admitted for emergency care against a background of long-term physical health conditions, and they may also experience mental health issues, cognitive impairment and challenging behaviour.
You will be joining an energetic and enthusiastic team of nurses, doctors, therapists and social care professionals who work together closely to manage the patients' care problems, promote recovery and re-enablement, and safe discharge from hospital. The ward team is also supported by the Trust's psychological medicine team.
We are keen to benefit from your expertise and experience to help us develop a truly multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. In return, you will be supported by practice development programmes run by the Trust, as well as the practice development team within acute medicine. We are committed to supporting your continuing professional and career development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as a member of AGM inter-disciplinary team in supporting the rehabilitation ofpatients who are admitted to the ward.
- To perform a range of duties as detailed below under the support and guidance ofnursing and therapy staff as part of the patients rehabilitation programme
- Provide supervised programmes of therapeutic activity for patients, within the frameworklaid down by medical staff, therapists and nursing staff to deliver a rehabilitativeapproach during all patient interactions
- Increase the patients activity levels over 7 days to maximise carry over of learnt skillsfrom one week to the next and therefore improve outcomes.
- Increase the patients ability to self-manage their condition and take responsibility forcarrying out exercises or practising set tasks which will be an essential factor in achievingpersonal optimum independence and a successful discharge.
- Prevent the development of secondary complications associated with reduced mobilitysuch as low mood, joint stiffness, reduced muscle length and development of pressureulcers.
- Under the supervision of therapists or nursing staff, implement and evaluate basictherapy interventions for patients in activities relating to their treatment programme
- To record patient information accurately including the use of Electronic Patient Records.
- To regularly and accurately input data onto IT system
- To support care support workers in delivering activities planned for the patient.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as a member of AGM inter-disciplinary team in supporting the rehabilitation ofpatients who are admitted to the ward.
- To perform a range of duties as detailed below under the support and guidance ofnursing and therapy staff as part of the patients rehabilitation programme
- Provide supervised programmes of therapeutic activity for patients, within the frameworklaid down by medical staff, therapists and nursing staff to deliver a rehabilitativeapproach during all patient interactions
- Increase the patients activity levels over 7 days to maximise carry over of learnt skillsfrom one week to the next and therefore improve outcomes.
- Increase the patients ability to self-manage their condition and take responsibility forcarrying out exercises or practising set tasks which will be an essential factor in achievingpersonal optimum independence and a successful discharge.
- Prevent the development of secondary complications associated with reduced mobilitysuch as low mood, joint stiffness, reduced muscle length and development of pressureulcers.
- Under the supervision of therapists or nursing staff, implement and evaluate basictherapy interventions for patients in activities relating to their treatment programme
- To record patient information accurately including the use of Electronic Patient Records.
- To regularly and accurately input data onto IT system
- To support care support workers in delivering activities planned for the patient.
Person Specification
role requirements
Essential
- Care of the frail older patient
- Care certificate
Desirable
- Experience in caring for patients with dementia
- Experience working within Acute Medicine
Person Specification
role requirements
Essential
- Care of the frail older patient
- Care certificate
Desirable
- Experience in caring for patients with dementia
- Experience working within Acute Medicine
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).
