Job summary
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for aBand 4 Rehabilitation Assistant to work within the Hertfordshire Inpatient rehabilitation units.
This particular post will involve supporting patients with exercise programmes and functional rehabilitation for patients on a Non Weight Bearing pathway within a care home setting, at Forest Care Village, Borehamwood.
We are looking for a motivated individual to join the team, who has the passion and skills for supporting the therapy team in the delivery of a high standard of care. You will be working with a multidisciplinary team that includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, care home staff and the Social Care Team.
Main duties of the job
As this role is a band 4 position you will undertake non complex assessments of patients as directed by the therapists. The successful candidate will also be involved in multi-disciplinary team meetings to participate in discharge planning and co-ordinate the patients care through the pathway.
The successful candidate will have access to a comprehensive induction programme, ongoing in-service training to develop their skills within the role to achieve the required competencies and access to development opportunities provided by the CLCH Academy.
This post is part time 0.76 WTE (28.5 hours a week) Maternity cover. There is seven-day working within the rehabilitation units within Hertfordshire and the successful candidate may be required to cover weekend shifts in these units. The weekend rota is expected to be 1:6.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Formal qualification in one of the following: Psychology/ Social Sciences / Biological sciences/ NVQ in Health and social care
- Member of relevant specialist interest group. NVQ Therapeutic and diagnostic support level
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the NHS
- Experience of working with people with physical disabilities
- Experience working as a member of a team
- Knowledge of recent NHS developments and how they may impact on patient care
Desirable
- Relevant care experience
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural society
- Experience of working as an Assistant in a health or social care setting
- Previously worked in rehabilitation setting
- Working with people in groups as a leader or instructor
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Competent IT skills
- Ability to follow written instruction
- Effective numeracy skills
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Awareness of health & social issues relating to physical disabilities
- Ability to undertake prescribed therapy activities independently.
- Ability to participate in administration and clerical duties
- Ability to deal with difficult/conflict situations
- Ability to take short, factual and concise notes of any telephone enquiries
- Ability to seek clarification on written instruction you do not understand.
- To recognise your limitations and seek assistance from others
- Ability to prioritize workload
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
- Detailed knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge and application of the principles of cultural diversity
Desirable
- Understanding of Health needs in a diverse cultural and socioeconomic community
Key Attributes
Essential
- Interest in older persons rehab
- Driving license and access to a car
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Formal qualification in one of the following: Psychology/ Social Sciences / Biological sciences/ NVQ in Health and social care
- Member of relevant specialist interest group. NVQ Therapeutic and diagnostic support level
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the NHS
- Experience of working with people with physical disabilities
- Experience working as a member of a team
- Knowledge of recent NHS developments and how they may impact on patient care
Desirable
- Relevant care experience
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural society
- Experience of working as an Assistant in a health or social care setting
- Previously worked in rehabilitation setting
- Working with people in groups as a leader or instructor
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Competent IT skills
- Ability to follow written instruction
- Effective numeracy skills
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Awareness of health & social issues relating to physical disabilities
- Ability to undertake prescribed therapy activities independently.
- Ability to participate in administration and clerical duties
- Ability to deal with difficult/conflict situations
- Ability to take short, factual and concise notes of any telephone enquiries
- Ability to seek clarification on written instruction you do not understand.
- To recognise your limitations and seek assistance from others
- Ability to prioritize workload
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
- Detailed knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge and application of the principles of cultural diversity
Desirable
- Understanding of Health needs in a diverse cultural and socioeconomic community
Key Attributes
Essential
- Interest in older persons rehab
- Driving license and access to a car
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.
