Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, interested in developing the skills to keep our population healthy and independent.
We are a supportive friendly and innovative rehabilitation team delivering rehabilitation in peoples own homes and in our well equipped rehabilitation centre.Rehabilitation assistants play a key role in facilitating early discharge from hospital or preventing unnecessary admission this may include exercise programmes or equipment provision 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 postCommunity visits are undertaken across the beautiful Solway Plain to the Lake District National ParkThe 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.
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 and 6 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 description Job responsibilities 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.
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