Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated person to be part of the Waltham Forest Rehabilitation Service.
The Waltham Forest Rehabilitation Service a multidisciplinary team consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Assistants and Rehabilitation Practitioners .
The team provide short term intensive rehabilitation to patients in their own homes following a period of illness or injury. You will have support from and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide patient centred rehabilitation programmes.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual who has:
- Relevant experience in a health and social care setting and base level of Occupational therapy/Physiotherapy knowledge
- Knowledge of patient/client conditions relevant to community rehabilitation
- Ability to work under own direction
- Able to travel to meet the need of the role
The successful candidate willwork alongside the therapy staffto promote independence and improve function for people recently discharged from hospital.
About us
Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.
They are:We are kind.We are respectful.We work together with our communities.
These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.
Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15%of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941 - per annum, pro rata for part time).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.At NELFT, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects and supports the diverse communities we serve. As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen local employment and deliver highquality, person-centered care, we will prioritise applications from individuals living in our local boroughs and surrounding areas.
Use of AI
Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AIduring the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.At NELFT, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects and supports the diverse communities we serve. As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen local employment and deliver highquality, person-centered care, we will prioritise applications from individuals living in our local boroughs and surrounding areas.
Use of AI
Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AIduring the recruitment process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent achieved
- Relevant experience in a healthcare setting and base level of therapy knowledge
Desirable
- Associate Practitioner Course or relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working as a band 3 rehabilitation assistant in a community setting
- Minimum of two years at a band 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of providing supervision
- Awareness of relevant therapy techniques
- Experience of working in adult social care
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
- Knowledge of patient/client conditions relevant to the community setting
- Knowledge of multi-professional working
- Understand the need for professional conduct
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent achieved
- Relevant experience in a healthcare setting and base level of therapy knowledge
Desirable
- Associate Practitioner Course or relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working as a band 3 rehabilitation assistant in a community setting
- Minimum of two years at a band 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of providing supervision
- Awareness of relevant therapy techniques
- Experience of working in adult social care
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
- Knowledge of patient/client conditions relevant to the community setting
- Knowledge of multi-professional working
- Understand the need for professional conduct
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).
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Waltham Forest Rehab Service , 1st Floor Woodbury Unit
James Lane
Leytonstone
E11 1NU
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
