Band 4 Rehabilitation Assistant

Job summary

Band 4 Rehabilitation Assistant An opportunity has arisen for a Full-time Band 4 Rehabilitation Assistant to join our Short Term rehabilitation service who are motivated to provide rehabilitation to help patients improve their abilities and achieve their rehabilitation goals, through therapy led care. Rehabilitation Assistants work as part of the multidisciplinary team, working closely with physiotherapists and occupational therapists.

We provide rehabilitation in the patients' home environment with a focus on promoting independence, meeting rehabilitation goals and reducing care needs in the community. This is an exciting opportunity for a health care support worker who already has some experience of working with patients in an acute or community healthcare setting to expand their skills and work within a friendly community team.

Ealing Community Partners is a group of NHS, Ealing Council and voluntary organisations working together to deliver community health and care services for the people of Ealing. The post holder will need to be flexible to meet the needs of the Service and it is essential they have a current driving license and access to a vehicle as extensive travel across the Borough is required.

Main duties of the job

To work as a senior rehabilitation assistant within a multidisciplinary Short Term Rehabilitation Team, providing rehabilitation and/or supported discharge to people in their own home or place of residence and/or designated buildings.

To work under the guidance of health care professionals to assist therapists by carrying out delegated aspects of patient care without direct supervision and reporting back patient's progress or issues to the therapist.

To undertake delegated home visit assessments to assess mobility, walking aid requirements, and functional ability for patients with chronic musculoskeletal conditions (including low back pain and osteoarthritis), supporting community access and outdoor mobility goals, and providing appropriate rehabilitation interventions under the guidance of a registered therapist.

To take a lead on equipment ordering and stock control for department supplies and ensuring that these are received in full and good working order, following up on any outstanding items or actions as required. To undertake specific skilled support work to aid the rehabilitation of patients in the community or the management of patients at home to prevent imminent unnecessary hospital admission.

To run designated Mobility Clinic sessions, providing mobility aids, undertaking equipment fitting and adjustments, and ensuring patients are competent and safe in their use.

About us

Short Term Rehabilitation Service is a very friendly team in Ealing. We work together to provide excellent rehabilitation to our patients and provide a supportive and flexible environment for team members. We are part of the Maximising Independence service line within Ealing Community Partners (ECP). The team are supported in their professional development with regular training and clinical supervision ad opportunities to expand your clinical skills.

Job responsibilities

To carry out delegated home visits to assess patients mobility, functional ability, and rehabilitation needs within their home environment. To provide physiotherapy and occupational therapy intervention as part of a specific treatment plan agreed and documented by physiotherapist/occupational therapist.

To undertake tasks in delivering patient care, rehabilitation or social care as directed by the service professionals in a range of Short-Term Rehab settings. To undertake skilled support work with patients individually with or without supervision of a physiotherapist or occupational therapist.

To follow departmental and Trust guidelines for obtaining consent and use diplomacy and gentle persuasion to enhance patients compliance in treatment programmes.

To work with family members, carers and support workers to enable them to carry out treatment programmes planned by the physiotherapist or occupational therapist Manage own workload allocated by the physiotherapist or occupational therapist To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team and liaise with the team effectively to ensure co-ordinated approach to patient care and attend meetings as delegated by the physiotherapist or occupational therapist.

Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of work undertaken, including documenting in line with Trust and service standards. To attend in-service training, clinical supervision and team meetings as required To have the ability to handle patients with mobility problems, in an enabling way. This may include the use of hoists, sliding sheets, wheelchairs, mobility aids etc.

To participate in a rota to work over a 7-day week (i.e. including weekends) when required by the service.

Person Specification

Education and

Qualification · Essential

Good level of general education (GCSE Maths and English) Evidence of continuous development Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care/NVQ Level 3 or above or equivalent Care certificate

Desirable

Trusted Assessor trained Recognised qualification in relevant subject and associate membership of CSP/BAOT Attendance on assistants training programme

Knowledge and Experience · Essential

Previous experience in NHS, Healthcare or Social Care as a Rehabilitation asssistant Experience of working with older people and people with long-term conditions Basic competency in mobility assessment, equipment provision and understanding of patient centred care Knowledge of aids and equipment used to promote independence Previous work experience, voluntary or paid, as a Rehabilitation assistant or similar Health or Care Assistant role in a social or healthcare environment.

Have knowledge and understanding of the role of Rehabilitation professionals in the community Have knowledge of conditions that can lead to disability and their impact on individuals Ability to question, clarify, knowledge of own limitations and importance of risk assessment Awareness of confidentiality Clear understanding of role and commitment to role

Desirable

Community lone working experience Experience working with people who have had a fall Working as a rehabilitation assistant in acute or community set up Experience carrying out rehabilitation programmes Experience of participating in Audit

Skills and Abilities · Essential

Able to communicate clearly and accurately, verbally and in writing, to a wide range of people including users, colleagues, carers, and managers. Basic IT skills - able to use a computer for emails, word & general internet use. Able to drive and have use of a car for work or similar

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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) .