Job summary
The role of the Assistant Rehabilitation Practitioner is to deliver a high quality, caring and compassionate patient care experience. The post holder will be able to undertake assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care needs for a defined group of patients under the indirect supervision of a registered therapist in their specialist area both in the hospital and community settings.
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate leadership qualities and be committed to developing new ways of working within the ARCH service alongside lifelong learning.
Main duties of the job
Contribute to the delivery of a caring, rehabilitation, service focused on recognising, understanding and meeting the individual needs of the patient.
Carry and prioritise own caseload of patients after initial triage by registered therapist.
Independently follow specialist assessment protocols, e.g. falls assessments, as directed by the registered therapist
Independently carry out and progress individual treatment plans with patients, addressing social, physical, psychological and cognitive issues, providing appropriate feedback to the relevant registered therapist
Encourage and motivate patients to achieve their maximum level of independence engaging them in functional and therapeutic activity and exercise, whilst ensuring privacy and dignity.
Be responsible for the welfare of patients participating in rehabilitation, reporting any changes in their condition, behaviour or ability to the registered therapists, nursing staff or other professionals as appropriate.
Explain and encourage understanding of multifactorial falls risks and of the rehabilitation process.
Assess patients' gait, instruct in correct use of mobility equipment, supervise its' use and progress rehabilitation.
Teach exercises to improve balance, coordination and function in accordance with the relevant protocol.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Intermediate care incorporates several functions and aims to support patients through their pathway whether it is in the hospital or the community.
Therapists also provide rehabilitation services to Trinity Ward at Ripon Community Hospital and Station View in Harrogate.
Assistant Practitioners will have an essential role within the multidisciplinary The intermediate care team, enabling people to stay at home and maintain/increase their independence by working across health and social care boundaries, and provide rehabilitation and care between 8am and 8pm.
In general terms, therapists work with people to help them overcome the effects of illness, injury or accident and enable them to lead full and satisfying lives as independently as possible. They also work to promote health and well-being and empower patients to manage their own conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Intermediate care incorporates several functions and aims to support patients through their pathway whether it is in the hospital or the community.
Therapists also provide rehabilitation services to Trinity Ward at Ripon Community Hospital and Station View in Harrogate.
Assistant Practitioners will have an essential role within the multidisciplinary The intermediate care team, enabling people to stay at home and maintain/increase their independence by working across health and social care boundaries, and provide rehabilitation and care between 8am and 8pm.
In general terms, therapists work with people to help them overcome the effects of illness, injury or accident and enable them to lead full and satisfying lives as independently as possible. They also work to promote health and well-being and empower patients to manage their own conditions.
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- A formal qualification relevant to the post e.g degree/diploma/NVQ/BTEC
- Able to demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracy
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a rehabilitation setting, enabling, community working or intermediate care
- Demonstration of good communication skills: verbal, written, listening
- Experience working in the NHS
- Experience of working with older people with frailty
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership qualities or experience with supervising others
- Knowledge of the Multi-factorial Falls Risk Assessment tool
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- A formal qualification relevant to the post e.g degree/diploma/NVQ/BTEC
- Able to demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracy
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a rehabilitation setting, enabling, community working or intermediate care
- Demonstration of good communication skills: verbal, written, listening
- Experience working in the NHS
- Experience of working with older people with frailty
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership qualities or experience with supervising others
- Knowledge of the Multi-factorial Falls Risk Assessment tool
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).
