Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant to join our dynamic team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists within the Camden Integrated Community Health Therapy Team based at Gospel Oak Health Centre.
The Gospel Oak Therapy team provides multidisciplinary intervention, through home and community based assessment and treatment to patients with a broad range of physical health needs such as falls, fractures and arthritis. Your caseload may include older adults who may also present with cognitive difficulties. We are looking for someone who is caring and able to communicate to a high standard with a broad range of patients with differing needs. Being flexible is key.
Main duties of the job
Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistants work closely with qualified therapy staff to deliver the rehabilitation programmes by completing delegated tasks - on a one to one basis within the client's home and also community settings such as resource centres and care homes. Rehabilitation assistants also lead and participate in group sessions around falls management and prevention.
You will have an interest in working as part of a team but also must be able to work independently. You will have the opportunity to develop a your skills and interests and there will be opportunities to participate in new initiatives and ways of working. Delivering compassionate care is paramount to the role.
In order to be shortlisted for the position, you must first complete the questions below within the "supporting information" section of your application before you continue to fill in this section in its entirety. Candidates who do not answer these questions will not be shortlisted for interview:
- Why do you think the role of a Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant would be so important to the functioning of the team?
- Please give an example of where you have worked in a challenging situation and how you dealt with the situation.
We would encourage all applicants to apply early as this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date once we receive sufficient applications.
About us
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
CNWL is a great place to begin your career in therapies and we provide lot of Continued Professional Developmental opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working to the standards set out in the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social care Workers in England (Skills for Health 2013)
- Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary
- Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services
- Being open and transparent about their own practice
- Identifying areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made
- Working closely with others to improve services
- Maintaining accurate, legible, comprehensive records
- Maintaining compliance with their mandatory training requirements
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working to the standards set out in the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social care Workers in England (Skills for Health 2013)
- Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary
- Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services
- Being open and transparent about their own practice
- Identifying areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made
- Working closely with others to improve services
- Maintaining accurate, legible, comprehensive records
- Maintaining compliance with their mandatory training requirements
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Good broad general education
Desirable
- Health & Safety training
- Commitment to continuing learning & development
Experience
Essential
- Working with the general public
- Working within a team
Desirable
- Working with older people or in a rehabilitation setting
- Working in an NHS/Caring environment e.g. hospital, residential/nursing home, voluntary organisation
- Carrying out planned programmes of care/rehabilitation
Special Aptitude, Abilities and Interest
Essential
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Numeracy skills
- IT skills, e.g. Microsoft Office, e-mail, internet, statistical databases, online ordering
- Insight into the needs of older people
- Caring & compassionate
- Problem solving skills: able to use initiative
- Effective non-verbal, verbal and written communication skills, which are relevant, concise, accurate and legible
- Effective time management & organisation skills
- Meet physical requirements of job, including transfers, moving & handling of clients, transporting & fitting equipment, traveling around London using public transport
Desirable
- Current valid UK driver's license
Motivation & Disposition
Essential
- Able to work well within a team
- Able to prioritise tasks
- Able to demonstrate interest in developing new knowledge and skills.
- Flexible & adaptable in approach to work
- Recognise own limitations and be able to work under supervision seeking advice and support as required
Desirable
- Able to follow oral and written instructions
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Good broad general education
Desirable
- Health & Safety training
- Commitment to continuing learning & development
Experience
Essential
- Working with the general public
- Working within a team
Desirable
- Working with older people or in a rehabilitation setting
- Working in an NHS/Caring environment e.g. hospital, residential/nursing home, voluntary organisation
- Carrying out planned programmes of care/rehabilitation
Special Aptitude, Abilities and Interest
Essential
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Numeracy skills
- IT skills, e.g. Microsoft Office, e-mail, internet, statistical databases, online ordering
- Insight into the needs of older people
- Caring & compassionate
- Problem solving skills: able to use initiative
- Effective non-verbal, verbal and written communication skills, which are relevant, concise, accurate and legible
- Effective time management & organisation skills
- Meet physical requirements of job, including transfers, moving & handling of clients, transporting & fitting equipment, traveling around London using public transport
Desirable
- Current valid UK driver's license
Motivation & Disposition
Essential
- Able to work well within a team
- Able to prioritise tasks
- Able to demonstrate interest in developing new knowledge and skills.
- Flexible & adaptable in approach to work
- Recognise own limitations and be able to work under supervision seeking advice and support as required
Desirable
- Able to follow oral and written instructions
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).
