Rehabilitation Assistant
Job Description
Job summary
We are a supportive friendly and innovative rehabilitation team delivering rehabilitation in peoples own homes and in our well equipped Rehabilitation Centre.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, interested in developing the skills to keep our population healthy and independent.
Rehabilitation assistants play a key role in facilitating early discharge from hospital, preventing unnecessary admissions and helping individuals reach goals that are important to them. This may include exercise programmes, equipment provision and practicing daily living skills alongside participation in a range of health promoting groupwork such as balance and confidence and pulmonary rehabilitation.
Full training will be provided to the successful post holder and we welcome informal visits to the team or any questions you may have about this post
Community visits are undertaken across the beautiful Solway Plain to the Lake District National Park
The successful candidate will be based in Solway Community Rehabilitation team but will also be expected to cover across the Keswick and Solway ICC when needed.
Shortlisted applicants are required to attend the interview in person.
Main duties of the job
A Rehabilitation Assistant in a multi-disciplinary team is expected to work with other health and social care professionals to develop the ethos of multi-disciplinary, integrated care and seamless services ensuring that patient care is delivered to the highest possible standard.
As a Rehabilitation Assistant reporting to a registered health professional, the post holder will implement rehabilitation plans for patients in the community and other settings, observe the patient's condition, providing direct care with a rehabilitation and therapy focus. This may include supporting patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living.
Flexible working will be required to meet the needs of the patient group.
The ability to work over 7 days is a requirement of the post. The hours of work will be on a rota covering a shift pattern between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Continuing professional development is actively encouraged and as part of the team you will have the opportunity to take part in the process.
Car driver / able to travel independently of public transport around the geographical area is essential.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':o Being a clinically led organisationo Quality and safety at the heart of our Trusto A positive patient experience every timeo A great place to worko Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.
AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information:
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working in health/social care related post or worked in a voluntary or informal caring capacity with adults
- Ability to work with a wide range of people
- Experience of working within a community setting
Desirable
- Evidence of working within rehabilitation
- Experience of lone working
- Previous experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Ability to encourage and inspire others
- Responsible and reliable
- Flexible and versatile approach to meet the needs of a 7 day service
- Able to travel independently of public transport across a wide geographical area.
- Committed to personal development.
- Has full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle, which has business use insurance.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to apply practical skills to maintain independence
- Ability to use initiative
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Able to exercise individual responsibility and judgement
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Basic IT skills
- Good time management skills
- Confidence to work as part of a team and alone in the community
- Able to adapt to changing patient needs.
- Able to remain calm and rational in times of crisis.
Desirable
- Competency to complete clinical observations and basic diagnostics
- Able to pass on knowledge to other team members
- Able to question and clarify information.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of how an Integrated Care Community functions
- Basic understanding of a Rehab Assistant's role
- Knowledge and understanding of the importance of rehab and promotion of independence
- Self awareness and appreciation of limitiations
- Knowledge of personal care, function and mobility, nutrition, privacy and dignity
- An understanding of how to support, with empathy and encouragement, individuals who may be unwell or have reduced functional capabilities.
Desirable
- Understanding of reflective practice and ...
