South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Rehabilitation Assistant (Band 3) to join the rehabilitation team at St. Benedicts Hospice and Centre for Specialist Palliative in Sunderland. You will work closely with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in the delivery of individual plans of care for patients, working across all departments. You will be expected to move and handle patients in supporting their rehabilitation programmes and contribute to the delivery of therapeutic activity groups. We will offer excellent working conditions and a supportive culture promoting Continuous Professional Development and Life Long Learning. This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure. Main duties of the job
You will be/have: NVQ 3 in Care or equivalent qualification The Care Certificate or willingness to work towards Good standard of general education Experience of working in NHS or healthcare environment in a rehabilitation role Experience of palliative care is desirable Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential Effective organisational skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Able to move and handle patients and loads Car driver, valid license and business class insurance are essential. Job responsibilities
To work flexibly within a multidisciplinary team under the direction of qualified therapists (Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy), providing a high standard of therapy/rehabilitation to patients within St Benedicts Hospice and Centre for Specialist Palliative Care. To work independently following standard procedures and treatment plans to deliver therapy on an individual basis or group setting. To have access to a qualified therapist to evaluate the outcomes of intervention and progress treatments as appropriate. To coordinate and implement rehabilitation interventions (individual or group) as directed by a qualified therapist, on the inpatient unit, day service and in patients' homes. To undertake visits to patients' homes, following standard work procedures, to complete simple non-complex assessment and intervention, as directed by a qualified therapist. To be responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of stock control/materials/equipment within the rehabilitation service. To deliver and install low-risk equipment to patients' homes, following installation training, as directed by a qualified therapist, e.g. mobility aides, toileting equipment. To be competent in the ordering, fitting, maintenance and review of equipment for patient use. Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Able to work without supervision Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office Evidence of CPD Knowledge of national health and social care policy Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential Effective organisational skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Willing to undertake further training relevant to your role Good understanding of specialist palliative care A desire to work in Specialist Palliative Care Experience
Experience of working in NHS or healthcare environment in a rehabilitation role Experience of palliative care setting Physical Skills
Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy Car driver, valid license and business class insurance are essential. Qualifications
NVQ 3 in Care or equivalent qualification Good standard of general education The Care Certificate or willingness to work towards 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. Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata for part-time
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We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Rehabilitation Assistant (Band 3) to join the rehabilitation team at St. Benedicts Hospice and Centre for Specialist Palliative in Sunderland. You will work closely with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in the delivery of individual plans of care for patients, working across all departments. You will be expected to move and handle patients in supporting their rehabilitation programmes and contribute to the delivery of therapeutic activity groups. We will offer excellent working conditions and a supportive culture promoting Continuous Professional Development and Life Long Learning. This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure. Main duties of the job
You will be/have: NVQ 3 in Care or equivalent qualification The Care Certificate or willingness to work towards Good standard of general education Experience of working in NHS or healthcare environment in a rehabilitation role Experience of palliative care is desirable Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential Effective organisational skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Able to move and handle patients and loads Car driver, valid license and business class insurance are essential. Job responsibilities
To work flexibly within a multidisciplinary team under the direction of qualified therapists (Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy), providing a high standard of therapy/rehabilitation to patients within St Benedicts Hospice and Centre for Specialist Palliative Care. To work independently following standard procedures and treatment plans to deliver therapy on an individual basis or group setting. To have access to a qualified therapist to evaluate the outcomes of intervention and progress treatments as appropriate. To coordinate and implement rehabilitation interventions (individual or group) as directed by a qualified therapist, on the inpatient unit, day service and in patients' homes. To undertake visits to patients' homes, following standard work procedures, to complete simple non-complex assessment and intervention, as directed by a qualified therapist. To be responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of stock control/materials/equipment within the rehabilitation service. To deliver and install low-risk equipment to patients' homes, following installation training, as directed by a qualified therapist, e.g. mobility aides, toileting equipment. To be competent in the ordering, fitting, maintenance and review of equipment for patient use. Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Able to work without supervision Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office Evidence of CPD Knowledge of national health and social care policy Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential Effective organisational skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Willing to undertake further training relevant to your role Good understanding of specialist palliative care A desire to work in Specialist Palliative Care Experience
Experience of working in NHS or healthcare environment in a rehabilitation role Experience of palliative care setting Physical Skills
Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy Car driver, valid license and business class insurance are essential. Qualifications
NVQ 3 in Care or equivalent qualification Good standard of general education The Care Certificate or willingness to work towards 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. Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata for part-time
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