Job summary Band 3 - Rehabilitation Assistant We are seeking an enthusiastic person with excellent communication skills to support intermediate care interventions alongside our friendly multidisciplinary team on our ward at Mountnessing Court.
Be aware this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications are received.
Please ensure you apply as soon as possible if you are interested to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job The applicant needs to be someone who understands the uniqueness of older people and is able to work within an inter-professional team to deliver a rehabilitative service to meet the patient's needs.
Previous experience as a health care assistant in an inpatient setting is required for this role.Intermediate Care interventions are designed to prevent the need for acute services for older people and the development of a new model of care forpatients providing holisticassessment and rehabilitation aims to achieve this.If you think you have the drive and experience and want to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you.
About us Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust.
All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment.
As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes.
The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period.
Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area SupplementThis post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,258 and a maximum payment of £2,122 per annum pro rata).
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust.
We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification.
Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
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If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process.
This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy Experience Essential Relevant experience in a healthcare setting and base level of theoretic knowledge Recent experience of working int he NHS Skills Essential Proven Judgement and analytical skills in assessment and clinical reasoning using Evidence Based Practise