Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a Band 2 Rehabilitation Assistant to join our In Patient Therapy Service to work alongside our team of Therapists and fellow support staff in the delivery of acute hospital-based interventions for patients receiving therapy interventions. Our team works across all of the Acute, Trauma Orthopaedic, surgical wards as well as the front end services including A&E, ICU and the Acute assessment areas. You must be willing to take part in therapy based competencies and have experience working in a health/social care setting. This role will involve working as part of a team and supporting activities that ensure the development of the team and the wider service. We operate a 7 day working system which includes a requirement to participate in a weekend roster for which you would receive days off in the week. You must also be willing to work flexibly and be willing to work hours which cover the service between 8-5. Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake skilled support work with people who have suffered an illness or injury, resulting in temporary or permanent disability and loss of function in daily activities, and who will be frequently in pain or distress and may occasionally be in the terminal phase of their illness or suffer from Dementia. The postholder will be required to work across Inpatient Therapies (Medicine, orthopaedics, and Respiratory). Working to agreed competencies and protocols and directed by registered practitioners, the post holder will support the treatment and care of patients and also their carer/relatives where relevant. The post holder will be working under the supervision (not always direct) of the registered practitioners in the team. This will involve taking responsibility for an identified and delegated workload following screening and/or assessment by a registered practitioner. The post holder will undertake delegated work following a rehabilitation plan/procedure devised by the registered practitioner or Assistant Practitioner. The post holder will solve routine problems using protocols, escalating to registered practitioner for resolution when outside their scope. Work will be carried out within the hospital setting, but may also be required to carry out visits to the patient's own home prior to discharge from hospital. Job responsibilities
Implementing treatment to protocols, and based on competencies. Monitoring progress and feeding back to the registered practitioner or assistant practitioner. Assisting registered practitioners with complex treatment. May involve provision of basic equipment, based on set protocols or as requested by a registered practitioner. May include leading and assisting with group exercise and advice sessions. Act within the limits of your competence and authority i.e. work to competencies & local protocols and understand local communication networks. Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE
A basic understanding of the needs and issues concerning illness and disability. Demonstrate an interest in working with individuals within the clinical remit of Inpatient Therapies. A basic understanding of rehabilitation with acutely unwell patients. Understanding the needs of the specific client group. Previous experience working in the health/social care setting. Knowledge of the client group and evidence of related training. Experience of dealing with adults with complex needs and their carers. Experience of working in an inpatient/outpatient setting. Knowledge of Orthopaedic conditions. QUALIFICATIONS
Level 1 functional skills in literacy and numeracy or equivalent (GCSE 9-2 / A*-E). Willing and able to participate in competency work based training programme. Previous competency based training in relevant field. Basic food hygiene certificate. NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) in relevant field - or working towards. COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS
Ability to manage own time effectively and prioritise tasks appropriately. Demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours. Demonstrate ability to work in a team. Good communication skills (oral and written). Ability to use initiative and be aware of limitations. Motivational skills. Previous experience working with and communicating with the public. 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
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
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We are looking for a Band 2 Rehabilitation Assistant to join our In Patient Therapy Service to work alongside our team of Therapists and fellow support staff in the delivery of acute hospital-based interventions for patients receiving therapy interventions. Our team works across all of the Acute, Trauma Orthopaedic, surgical wards as well as the front end services including A&E, ICU and the Acute assessment areas. You must be willing to take part in therapy based competencies and have experience working in a health/social care setting. This role will involve working as part of a team and supporting activities that ensure the development of the team and the wider service. We operate a 7 day working system which includes a requirement to participate in a weekend roster for which you would receive days off in the week. You must also be willing to work flexibly and be willing to work hours which cover the service between 8-5. Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake skilled support work with people who have suffered an illness or injury, resulting in temporary or permanent disability and loss of function in daily activities, and who will be frequently in pain or distress and may occasionally be in the terminal phase of their illness or suffer from Dementia. The postholder will be required to work across Inpatient Therapies (Medicine, orthopaedics, and Respiratory). Working to agreed competencies and protocols and directed by registered practitioners, the post holder will support the treatment and care of patients and also their carer/relatives where relevant. The post holder will be working under the supervision (not always direct) of the registered practitioners in the team. This will involve taking responsibility for an identified and delegated workload following screening and/or assessment by a registered practitioner. The post holder will undertake delegated work following a rehabilitation plan/procedure devised by the registered practitioner or Assistant Practitioner. The post holder will solve routine problems using protocols, escalating to registered practitioner for resolution when outside their scope. Work will be carried out within the hospital setting, but may also be required to carry out visits to the patient's own home prior to discharge from hospital. Job responsibilities
Implementing treatment to protocols, and based on competencies. Monitoring progress and feeding back to the registered practitioner or assistant practitioner. Assisting registered practitioners with complex treatment. May involve provision of basic equipment, based on set protocols or as requested by a registered practitioner. May include leading and assisting with group exercise and advice sessions. Act within the limits of your competence and authority i.e. work to competencies & local protocols and understand local communication networks. Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE
A basic understanding of the needs and issues concerning illness and disability. Demonstrate an interest in working with individuals within the clinical remit of Inpatient Therapies. A basic understanding of rehabilitation with acutely unwell patients. Understanding the needs of the specific client group. Previous experience working in the health/social care setting. Knowledge of the client group and evidence of related training. Experience of dealing with adults with complex needs and their carers. Experience of working in an inpatient/outpatient setting. Knowledge of Orthopaedic conditions. QUALIFICATIONS
Level 1 functional skills in literacy and numeracy or equivalent (GCSE 9-2 / A*-E). Willing and able to participate in competency work based training programme. Previous competency based training in relevant field. Basic food hygiene certificate. NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) in relevant field - or working towards. COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS
Ability to manage own time effectively and prioritise tasks appropriately. Demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours. Demonstrate ability to work in a team. Good communication skills (oral and written). Ability to use initiative and be aware of limitations. Motivational skills. Previous experience working with and communicating with the public. 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
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
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