Job summary
The Royal Free Community Neurological Conditions Management Team (CNCMT) at the Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in Edgware offers a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating with a consultant neurologist, and other healthcare professionals.
The role involves both face-to-face and virtual working, with some travel across North Ventral London (NCL). You will manage a caseload independently, guided by the qualified therapists, to deliver holistic, patient-centred care. Key responsibilities include patient education, exercise programmes, promoting self-management, working independently under guidance from qualified therapists at clients' homes or in outpatient settings, and organising and running group treatment sessions. You will also liaise with the inpatient team to support patient flow out of rehab, contribute to service development, and represent the team in meetings and training sessions. Strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering world-class care are essential.
Main duties of the job
To support the Community Neurological Conditions Management Team (CNCMT) multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver rehabilitation and condition management service to patients with neurological conditions within the outpatient setting, the home environment and local community.
To provide goal directed clinical interventions to patients with neurological disability who have been previously assessed by a member of the MDT and to progress this treatment with indirect supervision of the lead therapist
To progress treatment without the direct supervision of a therapist but under the direction of the relevant qualified therapists.
Lead the delivery of therapist prescribed group exercise and education programmes
To record and report back in the relevant records in line with national and local standards.
To undertake routine maintenance checks of clinical areas and equipment within designated clinical areas.
To participate in 7 day working as required by site
To regularly carry out administration tasks to support patient care
To work flexibly to enable the provision of services that meet patient need.
To support patient allocation with rehabilitation assistant colleagues
To carry out patient exercise programmes as prescribed by the therapists in either patient homes, community settings (i.e. gym group) and outpatients as required
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for the full list of duties and main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for the full list of duties and main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working at a Band 3 level in a physical rehabilitation setting
- Experience working within a therapy setting, delivering care to adults in an acute and/or community NHS setting
- Knowledge and experience of working common neurological conditions
- Knowledge of the ranges of equipment relevant to the clinical area
Desirable
- Knowledge of differing models of practice or approaches to treatment
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification e.g. C & G Health & Social Care NVQ 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Training courses relevant to the role
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Others
Essential
- Can demonstrate a good understanding of the role of a support worker in Therapy Services
- Can understand the need for and maintain confidentiality
- Can identify and act on health and safety issues in the work place
- Ability to fulfil routine duties, both physically and mentally, including all aspects of moving and handling patients
Desirable
- Full UK driving license and use of car for work
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and organise and prioritise own workload tasks appropriately
- Good observational skills
- Is able to document written and verbal information in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with patients, family and colleagues
- Has practical computer skills including data entry and use of Word and Excel
- Is able to work as a team member and lead a team motivating self and others
- Good time management skills
- Had insight into the needs of patients with long-term neurological conditions, and their carers
- Reflect & critically approve own performance
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Proactive team member
- Able to build effective working relationships
- Willingness to undertake further training and develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
- Demonstrate a positive attitude to change
- Can apply the concepts of diversity and equality
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working at a Band 3 level in a physical rehabilitation setting
- Experience working within a therapy setting, delivering care to adults in an acute and/or community NHS setting
- Knowledge and experience of working common neurological conditions
- Knowledge of the ranges of equipment relevant to the clinical area
Desirable
- Knowledge of differing models of practice or approaches to treatment
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification e.g. C & G Health & Social Care NVQ 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Training courses relevant to the role
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Others
Essential
- Can demonstrate a good understanding of the role of a support worker in Therapy Services
- Can understand the need for and maintain confidentiality
- Can identify and act on health and safety issues in the work place
- Ability to fulfil routine duties, both physically and mentally, including all aspects of moving and handling patients
Desirable
- Full UK driving license and use of car for work
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and organise and prioritise own workload tasks appropriately
- Good observational skills
- Is able to document written and verbal information in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with patients, family and colleagues
- Has practical computer skills including data entry and use of Word and Excel
- Is able to work as a team member and lead a team motivating self and others
- Good time management skills
- Had insight into the needs of patients with long-term neurological conditions, and their carers
- Reflect & critically approve own performance
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Proactive team member
- Able to build effective working relationships
- Willingness to undertake further training and develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
- Demonstrate a positive attitude to change
- Can apply the concepts of diversity and equality
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).
