Rehabilitation Assistant
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Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 3 therapy rehab assistant to our Hertfordshire Community Team in Hemel Hempstead and surrounding area.
The role involves working with patients in their own home to provide rehabilitation services and promote independence. It will involve exercise provision, assessment and provision of equipment to support them at home. You will also be responsible for equipment and mobility aids as well as assisting at times with administrate tasks for the therapists.
Successful applicants will be part of an enthusiastic, patient focused, holistic team caring for patients in their own homes. Our Multi-disciplinary team comprises of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Healthcare and therapy assistants, as well as support from administrators.
We work collaboratively with GPs, acute hospitals, social care, hospices and other third sector organizations. You will have the opportunity to work with patients with a wide range of clinical conditions.
We have a well-established structure for clinical supervision and opportunities for practice development including in-service training and skills courses. This will provide you with fantastic opportunities to enhance your existing knowledge and skills and progress up the pay scale.
This is a part-time post based in the Dacorum Community Team in Hertfordshire.
Main duties of the job
To be an active member of the clinical rehabilitation team.
To rehabilitate and maximise a patient's potential. To support and enable patients in a range of activities to promote independent living and monitor their wellbeing.
Provide individual therapy treatment under the guidance of physiotherapy and occupational therapy colleagues, in the community setting.
Manage own caseload of patients and maintain professional documentation.
Build and maintain relationships with other local services to facilitate appropriate referrals and high quality healthcare.
Provide guidance and information to patients, health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals.
To deliver appropriate treatment in a variety of settings including the patient's own home, residential and nursing homes and day centres.
Actively participate in Continuing Professional Development and Clinical Supervision to support your own development and ensure clinical practice is maintained at a high standard.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Details
Date posted
11 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,329 to £26,958 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
824-HERTS-6663839
Job locations
Hemel One
Boundary Way
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 7YU
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Hemel One
Boundary Way
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 7YU
Employer's website
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