South Warwickshire Nhs Foundation Trust | Rehabilitation Assistant

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the top performing organisations within the NHS.
Our staff think this is a great place to work and we hope you will agree.
We have recently been rated as 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following our most recent inspection.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the whole county.
This includes our Community Teams in North Warwickshire.
We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.
Over 6000 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time.
People find they don't need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare.
The first thing you will notice about us is how we take our values seriously.
We believe that our values underpin everything we do.
If you are interested in a role with us you need to make sure our values match your own.
Our values can be summed up in one sentence.
We are 'Trusted to provide inclusive, safe, effective and compassionate care'.
Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work.
It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
Probationary Period
All new staff to the Trust will be subject to a standard 6 month probationary period, the details of which will duly follow in your contract of employment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees.
Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued and respected and that our organisation is representative of all members of society.
We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual - we value our employees, job applicants, students, patients and visitors as people.
This is reflected within our values of being Inclusive, Safe, Effective, Compassionate and Trusted.
Agile and Flexible Working
All our staff will have a work base.
However the Trust operates as an Agile Working Team therefore staff may be working from home on a regular basis as required by the service.
However, occasionally travel around Warwickshire and into your base will be required so access to your own transport would be helpful.
The Trust also welcome staff to work flexibly and we would welcome the conversation at interview regarding flexible working.
Staff Benefits
The Trust offer a wide range of additional benefits to staff.
Anyone who joins us on a substantive basis can assess things such as the Lease Car Scheme, Electronics Scheme, Discounted Leisure and Travel, Cycle to work scheme amongst many others available.
Car Parking
The Trust have recently completed the construction of a multi-storey car park at our Warwick Hospital site which has allowed us to reduce waiting times for car parking passes.
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Job overview
The post holder will work primarily alongside the team's specialist Neuro Physiotherapist; but on occasion support with therapy interventions under the supervision of the occupational therapist, clinical psychologist, dietitian and speech & language therapist.
This post will allow candidates, who meet the person specification, to develop multi-disciplinary skills in the field of neuro-rehabilitation through gaining further knowledge and competencies.
Full driving licence and car owner is essential for this post Main duties of the job
The role of the Assistant Practitioner is to deliver a high quality, caring and compassionate patient care.
The post holder will be undertake assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care needs for a defined group of patients under the indirect supervision of a registered professional in their specialist area.
The post holders are required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard of therapeutic care within South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust
Working for our organisation Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC.
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.
In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county.
We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.
Our values can be summed up in one sentence.
We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'.
Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work.
It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Professional Values
To ensure Trust standards and values are maintained and monitored to
improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services
provided by South Warwickshire Foundation Trust
Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and
meets appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act
Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department.
Promoting a professional and positive working environment
To report any accidents or incidents via the DATIX incident reporting
system and/or to an appropriate registered professional, ensuring an open and transparent culture.
To adhere to the Trust's dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times.
To adhere to the Trust's IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage.
To ensure children and adults and protected from abuse and avoidable
harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust
policies and procedures.
Clinical Practice
Take responsibility for care and welfare of a defined caseload of
patients/client's within your area of work (Community Multiple Sclerosis)
Continuously assess, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes / methods of care agreed by a registered professional.
To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for
concern
Never undertake anything beyond your own level of competency.
To ensure delivery of high quality care in accordance with Trust policies,
procedures and guidelines.
To accurately document all care delivered to patients, maintaining
confidentiality at all times.
Participate in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives
To adhere to Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to the area of work, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.
To support relatives as required demonstrating compassion and empathy.
Provide supervision and support to junior staff as required
Communications and Interpersonal Relationships
Providing assistance, support and information where required, in patients
own homes, identifying individual needs and utilising a range of agreed
communication mediums.
Always introduce yourself in line with the Trust privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service.
Communicate effectively and professionally with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is well planned, coordinated and communicated.
Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care
maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Use the Trust information support systems and other computer systems as required by the clinical area.
Team Working
To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading
by example to junior members of the team
Support and cooperate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all
statutory and Trust regulations are complied with.
Participate in research and audit as required by the multidisciplinary team to ensure standards of patient care are monitored and improved.
Education, Training and Personal Development
To ensure attendance at mandatory training sessions i.e.
infection control, resuscitation and moving and handling training.
To complete the Trust's Clinical Support Worker Induction programme
To successfully complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of
commencing employment
To ensure maintenance and development of individual competence
knowledge and skill
As a competent practitioner, teach and provide supervision to appropriate junior staff.
To participate in and undertake appropriate training and development
activities including IT and clinical skills
Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in policies and procedures relevant to the post.
Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent Minimum Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent higher apprenticeship Experience Essential criteria Significant experience in delivering care and working in a healthcare, people centred environment.
Experience working as part of a team.
Desirable criteria Experience in supervising others at work Skills Essential criteria Evidence of competence in patient assessment skills Evidence of specialist extended skills and competencies Evidence of regular updates and utilisation of specialist skills and competencies Able to implement and evaluate treatment Able to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required Able to delegate work appropriately Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills Competent IT skills Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner Ability to organise and prioritise workload Able to work autonomously Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes Desirable criteria Experience of supervising others Personal Qualities Essential criteria Able to work as part of a team.
Compassionate and caring nature Empathetic Reliable Other Essential criteria Passes pre-employment checks.
Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment Full driving licence and car owner IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Sometimes we get a lot of applications for our roles.
On those occasions we might close the job early.
If you don't want to miss out we recommend submitting your application as early as possible.
The Trust use an Applicant Management System called TRAC which helps us manage the recruitment process.
All communications regarding your application will come via TRAC (even if you applied via NHS Jobs).
Please check your TRAC account regularly and ensure your email is set up to accept messages so they don't go into your junk/spam folder.
We aim to shortlist all vacancies within 2 days of the vacancy closing, we will get back to all candidates ASAP.
Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully.
Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address.
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Equality and Diversity and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the grounds of any protected characteristic as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
All South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust sites are smoke free.
We feel it's a great way to help our patients, visitors and staff stay healthy.
The Trust is part of a 'Foundation Group' through a strategic alliance with Wye Valley NHS Trust, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
This partnership is great for the sustainability of all four organisations and allows us to share learning and maximise opportunities to ensure the delivery of high quality health and care services for our local populations.
Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download Job Description (PDF, 279.0KB) Person Specification (PDF, 160.6KB) Occupational Health Functional Requirements Form (PDF, 207.6KB)