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 within our in-patient Intermediate care general rehabilitation service at West Hertfordshire. We are looking for a band 3 Rehab Support Worker to join the therapy team at St.Peter's Ward based at Hemel Hempstead Hospital
This is a service for the rehabilitation of adults presenting with a range of physical dysfunction/or disabilities resulting from injury, illness, surgery or chronic disease. The majority of the patients are referred from an acute hospital and some may be referred from the community settings and establishments.
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 rehabilitation. You will be working with a multidisciplinary team that includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Dietitian, other Rehabilitation Assistants, Speech and Language therapists and Social Workers.
Main duties of the job
You can look forward to an award-winning training and development, excellent benefits including assistance with transport, child care, parking and comprehensive pension and health care schemes
If you are ready to join our team then we are waiting to receive your application!
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
- You will be responsible for a caseload of patients working to agreed treatment objectives and to assist qualified staff in carrying out individual and group treatment programs.
- Plus providing therapy and nursing interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team to patient within an agreed scope of practice.
- Successful completion of core competencies will be assessed by qualified staff.
- You will also have responsibility for handing over patient progress and any areas of concern following intervention to the relevant member of ward staff.
- The Rehabilitation Support Worker's role will focus on improving independence and will include promotion of daily living skills, personal and social care.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, 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 (only available for Band 5 and up)
- 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 refer to job description, person specification and CLCH Trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please refer to job description, person specification and CLCH Trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3)
- A recognised equivalent course in health and/or social care validated by the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) or a Level 3 or higher course in a health and/or social care subject from a Higher Education Institute
- A formal academic qualification in any subject from a college or university of Level 3 or above PLUS two years care delivery in a health or social care setting
Desirable
- GCSE grade 9 - 4 or equivalent in English and Maths
- Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).
- Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook ) with experience of inputting to databases, spreadsheets and/or other IT systems and business applications used in the office environment
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working in a customer service role
- Experience with the NHS patient information database (Rio, CIS)
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality and management of sensitive records
- An awareness of risk management.
- Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral
- Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working on an electronic record system
- Able to understand and promote enablement strategies
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3)
- A recognised equivalent course in health and/or social care validated by the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) or a Level 3 or higher course in a health and/or social care subject from a Higher Education Institute
- A formal academic qualification in any subject from a college or university of Level 3 or above PLUS two years care delivery in a health or social care setting
Desirable
- GCSE grade 9 - 4 or equivalent in English and Maths
- Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).
- Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook ) with experience of inputting to databases, spreadsheets and/or other IT systems and business applications used in the office environment
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working in a customer service role
- Experience with the NHS patient information database (Rio, CIS)
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality and management of sensitive records
- An awareness of risk management.
- Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral
- Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working on an electronic record system
- Able to understand and promote enablement strategies
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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.
