South Tyneside And Sunderland Nhs Foundation Trust | Rehabilitation Assistant

Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit aRehabilitation Assistant (Band 3) to join the rehabilitation Hospice and Centre for Specialist Palliative in Sunderland.
You will work closely with Occupational Therapists andPhysiotherapists in the delivery of individual plans of care for patients,working across all departments.
You will be expected to move and handle patients insupporting their rehabilitation programmes and contribute to the delivery oftherapeutic activity groups
We will offer excellent working conditions and a supportiveculture promoting Continuous Professional Development and Life Long Learning
For an informal discussion please contact: Erin Baker,Senior Occupational Therapist, r
This post is subject toenhanced DSB disclosure.
Main duties of the job
Youwill be/have:
NVQ 3 in Care or equivalent qualification The Care Certificate or willingness towork towards Good standard of general education Experience of working in NHS or healthcareenvironment in a rehabilitation role Experience of palliative care is desirable Excellent communication and interpersonalskills are essential Effective organisational skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Able to move and handle patients and loads Car driver, valid license and businessclass insurance are essential.
Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements.
Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application.
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust.
From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams.
We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities.
We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT.
We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents.
We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000.
We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description Job responsibilities
To workflexibly within a multidisciplinary team under the direction of qualifiedtherapists (Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy), providing a high standardof therapy/rehabilitation to patients within St Benedicts Hospice and Centrefor Specialist Palliative Care
To workindependently following standard procedures and treatment plans to delivertherapy on an individual basis or group setting
To have accessto a qualified therapist to evaluate the outcomes of intervention and progresstreatments as appropriate
To coordinateand implement rehabilitation interventions (individual or group) as directed bya qualified therapist, on the inpatient unit, day service and in patientshomes
To undertakevisits to patients homes, following standard work procedures, to completesimple non-complex assessment and intervention, as directed by a qualifiedtherapist.
To beresponsible for the maintenance and monitoring of stock control/ materials/ equipmentwithin the rehabilitation service
To deliver andinstall low risk equipment to patients homes, following installation training,as directed by a qualified therapist, e.g.)
mobility aides, toileting equipment
To be competentin the ordering, fitting, maintenance and review of equipment for patient use
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLE.

Job description
Job responsibilities
To workflexibly within a multidisciplinary team under the direction of qualifiedtherapists (Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy), providing a high standardof therapy/rehabilitation to patients within St Benedicts Hospice and Centrefor Specialist Palliative Care
To workindependently following standard procedures and treatment plans to delivertherapy on an individual basis or group setting
To have accessto a qualified therapist to evaluate the outcomes of intervention and progresstreatments as appropriate
To coordinateand implement rehabilitation interventions (individual or group) as directed bya qualified therapist, on the inpatient unit, day service and in patientshomes
To undertakevisits to patients homes, following standard work procedures, to completesimple non-complex assessment and intervention, as directed by a qualifiedtherapist.
To beresponsible for the maintenance and monitoring of stock control/ materials/ equipmentwithin the rehabilitation service
To deliver andinstall low risk equipment to patients homes, following installation training,as directed by a qualified therapist, e.g.)
mobility aides, toileting equipment
To be competentin the ordering, fitting, maintenance and review of equipment for patient use
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification Skills and Knowledge Essential 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 Desirable Good understanding of specialist palliative care A Desire to work in Specialist Palliative Care Experience Essential Experience of working in NHS or healthcare environment in a rehabilitation role Desirable Experience of palliative care setting Physical Skills Essential Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy Car driver, valid license and business class insurance are essential.
Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 in Care or equivalent qualification Good standard of general education Desirable The Care Certificate or willingness to work towards
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge Essential 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 Desirable Good understanding of specialist palliative care A Desire to work in Specialist Palliative Care Experience Essential Experience of working in NHS or healthcare environment in a rehabilitation role Desirable Experience of palliative care setting Physical Skills Essential Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy Car driver, valid license and business class insurance are essential.
Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 in Care or equivalent qualification Good standard of general education Desirable 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 details Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St.
Benedicts Hospice
St.
Benedicts Way
Ryhope
Sunderland
SR2 0NY
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