Reablement Unit Assistant Practitioner

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Full time
Location: Carshalton
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Job offered by: NHS
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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Sutton Health and Care (SHC) Reablement Unit aims to support discharge and minimise length of stay by providing intensive multi-disciplinary rehabilitation to patients in the new Reablement Unit and their own homes. Post holders will be working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team including nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers, rehabilitation assistants, Reablement assistants, and administrators as well as the voluntary sector. The post holder will be based in the new Reablement Unit but may also have the opportunity to work in other areas, which include the rapid response hospital hub (the Emergency Department, Acute Medical Unit, and Acute Frailty wards of St. Helier Hospital), rapid response community, and intermediate care (bedded and home-based care). Main Duties of the Job

To assist in the identification of health and social care needs, and participate in the delivery and evaluation of rehabilitation under the indirect supervision of a registered health or social care professional both in the Reablement Unit and in patients' own homes. To work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the (SHC) Reablement Unit and to assist in the development of good working relationships with statutory, voluntary, and independent organisations. To maintain clinical skills and competencies by working with both the acute and community rehabilitation functions of the service. To provide supervision and assessment for junior staff and to contribute to the development of this role within the Trust and SHC Reablement Unit. About Us

Sutton Health and Care is an innovative partnership of providers working across Sutton (GP Federation; Local Authority; Mental Health Trust and Acute Trust) to provide integrated services for the local community. As partners, we have the exciting opportunity to put the shared vision for how health and care can be delivered into reality through the implementation of a service model for the provision of community services (adult and children) that truly integrates health and care, physical and mental health, and primary and acute care. We are committed to working with each other and commissioners to co-create a model which, when implemented, will transform the experience of the people who use services in Sutton and fit the vision of the Sutton Health and Care Plan and the national NHS Long Term Plan. We firmly believe that the partnership will drive transformational change to the benefit of patients and the local health and care system, getting the system to deliver better person-centred outcomes and financial sustainability. Job Responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specifications for further details regarding the role. Person Specification

Experience

Previous experience working with Therapies within health or social care. Demonstrate history of working as part of a MDT. Experience of inpatient or community patient rehabilitation. Skills and Abilities

Evidence of good organizational skills and ability to manage workload autonomously. Basic clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills. An understanding of common medical terms and conditions. Previous EMIS experience. Personal Qualities

Display initiative and a willingness to learn. Hold a driving license and access to a car. Flexible working approach, motivated, and enthusiastic. 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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust £31,081 to £33,665 a year per annum incl HCAS (Outer)

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