Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Rehabilitation Assistant with a Postural Stability Qualification and experience in running strength & balance community based exercises classes as well as home based exercise programmes.
The Strength and Balance Team are a new service that is currently in the setting up phase across West Essex, Mid Essex, South West Essex and South East Essex localities. We are looking for Postural Stability Instructor experienced staff that can start exercises classes across all areas in Essex mentioned above. This service is a prevention service providing patients with strategies and tools to prevent falls, we target the more independent patient (independent or walking with a stick or outdoor mobility aid) that may be at risk of falls or have had some falls in the past. As a Band 4 Rehabilitation Assistant you will have a caseload of community patients you will support to provide patient-centred treatments. Please ensure you meet the person specifications and have the relevant qualifications required for the role
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will work as a Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner, supporting the delivery of highquality strength and balance interventions through routine clinical assessments, exerciseinstruction, and patient-centred care across the designated localities
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 tostrive to provide the best care by the best people.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period.
Starting with Us
NELFT places great importance on new starters being properly welcomed into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend several drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,192 to a maximum of £2,011 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities include:
- Triaging referrals into the Falls Strength and Balance Exercise Service to ensure patients meet the agreed eligibility criteria.
- Conducting initial face-to-face home assessments to determine suitability for either an mOtago-based home exercise programme or a Postural Stability Group Exercise Programme.
- Leading and delivering structured strength and balance home-based or group exercise sessions in accordance with service guidelines.
- Supporting the ongoing development, evaluation, and improvement of the Falls Strength and Balance Exercise Servicecommitments
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities include:
- Triaging referrals into the Falls Strength and Balance Exercise Service to ensure patients meet the agreed eligibility criteria.
- Conducting initial face-to-face home assessments to determine suitability for either an mOtago-based home exercise programme or a Postural Stability Group Exercise Programme.
- Leading and delivering structured strength and balance home-based or group exercise sessions in accordance with service guidelines.
- Supporting the ongoing development, evaluation, and improvement of the Falls Strength and Balance Exercise Servicecommitments
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of successful completion of Postural Stability or Otago exercise programme Qualification
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of healthcare community setting rehab assistant and basic level of theoretic knowledge of falls prevention
Desirable
- Able to work in isolation
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under own direction
- Ability to work under pressure and with flexibility
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of successful completion of Postural Stability or Otago exercise programme Qualification
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of healthcare community setting rehab assistant and basic level of theoretic knowledge of falls prevention
Desirable
- Able to work in isolation
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under own direction
- Ability to work under pressure and with flexibility
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).
