Rehabilitation Assistant

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Southern Health Foundation Trust to appoint an enthusiastic Therapy Assistant (Band 3) to work within the multi-disciplinary Integrated Care Team in Romsey. The job will include home visiting: providing interventions to patients within their own home and also in a clinic environment, as well as lone working without direct supervision. The scope of the role will focus on supporting admission avoidance, early supported discharge and promotion of independence and assisting in the effective management of patients with long term conditions and older people with mental health problems. The post would suit someone interested in integrated working and wanting to achieve the best for their patients. They will work within a multi -professional team to provide individualised patient care maximising individual's health and social care. The caseload is very varied, and you will see patients with long-term conditions including neurological conditions, diabetes, palliative care, orthopaedic procedures, and patients following falls. An opportunity to upskill in Otago Falls prevention exercise programme and support the weekly Falls Prevention groups based in the local Leisure centre. Applicants must have access to a vehicle for work and in possession of a full driving licence is essential. Within the contracted hours to cover a Saturday 10- 6pm shift pattern supporting across the therapy teams with registered therapist on an average of one shift every 10-12 weeks.

Main duties of the job

1.ROLE PURPOSE

The Rehabilitation Assistant will work as an active member of a community based/inpatient team and will provide high quality, efficient and effective service to patients.

The post holder will assume responsibility for delegated aspects of healthcare delivery, working within a scope of practice under the direction/supervision of a registered practitioner. They will work within relevant legal and ethical frameworks and in accordance with organisational protocols and policies.

The Rehabilitation Assistant will be proficient, knowledgeable and competent. They will develop in their role through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competences, to be determined by the needs of patients, the service and the team.

About us

Are you committed to providing remarkable care and service?Are you passionate about helping people and want to make a difference every day?We want to meet you!

Southern Health is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health, adult and child community health and learning disabilities. We are committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and neglect through our 6,500 strong workforce.

Southern Health has over 300 sites across the county and we serve 1.5 million people throughout all stages of their lives. Our aim is to work alongside the people we support (and our health and care partners) to deliver the best possible care and constantly improve.

Here at SHFT we have so much to be proud of:

• Working as a team and supporting each other, we put patients and our staff at the heart of everything we do.
• We have a skilled and diverse workforce and are committed to our staff development, offering bespoke training packages, leadership pathways and career opportunities.
• We offer a variety of benefits such as an amazing pension scheme, generous annual leave, Childcare Choices scheme, many discounts (Blue Light card, The Company Shop, NHS Staff Discounts, cycle to work scheme) and much more.

Come to work with us, together we will provide outstanding treatment and care to improve lives.

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Romsey Hospital

Winchester Hill

Romsey

Hampshire

SO51 7ZA

Employer's website

https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Romsey Hospital

Winchester Hill

Romsey

Hampshire

SO51 7ZA

Employer's website

https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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