Rotational Rehabilitation Support Worker

Job title:

Rotational Rehabilitation Support Worker

Company

NHS

Job description

Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our well established and highly respected team.This limited opportunity is primarily to support maternity leave cover for a period of 10-12 months.As a Rehabilitation Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing clinical assistance and support to the team of qualified occupational therapists and physiotherapists. This will include carrying out activities of daily living, exercise programmes and issuing relevant equipment, ensuring the highest standard of patient care. You will be able to refer to the qualified therapists for guidance and supervision where necessary.Main duties of the jobTo assist the therapy team in providing a high standard of service to patients referred from a variety of settings. Including supporting the multi-professional team in the assessment and implementation of treatment programmes and care plans for patients. The post holder will work with patients from all areas of the acute hospital including elective orthopaedics, musculoskeletal outpatients, surgery, medical, amputees, older peoples’ services and the stroke unit.Key result areas

• o Under the supervision of an occupational therapist or physiotherapist the post holder will be expected to assist the Health Care Professionals in the assessment and treatment of patients. This will involve patients who may have complex and varying physical and psychological presentationsAgreed treatment programmes / care plans will be carried out by the post holder, at times working alone within the patient’s home.
• To work under supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular instruction, guidance, training and support. Access to advice and support from an occupational therapist or physiotherapist is available whenever required. Work is routinely evaluated.

About usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.Date posted22 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£28,622 to £30,225 a year Per annum InclusiveContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number259-6821582NUHJob locationsNewham University HospitalLondonE13 8SLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Formal technical qualification, e.g. City & Guilds, or Health Care NVQ or equivalent skills acquired through in-service development or experience

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Appropriate experience of working in a therapy/nursing assistant role

Desirable

• Previous experience in a rehabilitation setting

KnowledgeEssential

• Willingness and ability to be trained and successfully assessed in competencies to practice in areas relating to medical, surgical including orthopaedics, stroke and elderly conditions within 6 months of appointment

SkillsEssential

• Ability to work alone in supportive settings
• Ability to teach practical skills to clients and carers
• Understand and apply risk management
• Understand legal responsibilities of the service and the associated code of ethics.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to present information both orally and written in a clear and logical manner.
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• Demonstrate understanding of clinical governance and its implication for services.
• Ability to cope with working in a challenging environment and with emotional or aggressive patients/carers
• Information Management & Technology Skills

OthersEssential

• Ability to gain patient’s trust
• Ability to engender confidence & feeling of safety in patients about their care
• Be able to demonstrate flexibility and reliability.
• Ability to carry out moderate effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
• Demonstrate ability to work as an effective team member
• Ability to use own initiative
• Commitment to non-discriminatory practice.
• Understanding and compliance with Data Protection

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Formal technical qualification, e.g. City & Guilds, or Health Care NVQ or equivalent skills acquired through in-service development or experience

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Appropriate experience of working in a therapy/nursing assistant role

Desirable

• Previous experience in a rehabilitation setting

KnowledgeEssential

• Willingness and ability to be trained and successfully assessed in competencies to practice in areas relating to medical, surgical including orthopaedics, stroke and elderly conditions within 6 months of appointment

SkillsEssential

• Ability to work alone in supportive settings
• Ability to teach practical skills to clients and carers
• Understand and apply risk management
• Understand legal responsibilities of the service and the associated code of ethics.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to present information both orally and written in a clear and logical manner.
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• Demonstrate understanding of clinical governance and its implication for services.
• Ability to cope with working in a challenging environment and with emotional or aggressive patients/carers
• Information Management & Technology Skills

OthersEssential

• Ability to gain patient’s trust
• Ability to engender confidence & feeling of safety in patients about their care
• Be able to demonstrate flexibility and reliability.
• Ability to carry out moderate effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
• Demonstrate ability to work as an effective team member
• Ability to use own initiative
• Commitment to non-discriminatory practice.
• Understanding and compliance with Data Protection

Expected salary

£28622 – 30225 per year

Location

East London

Job date

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:10:37 GMT

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