Job Description

Post:

Rehabilitation Assistant Accountable to: Living Well Team Lead Job Purpose: To support high quality rehabilitative palliative care for patients referred to Phyllis Tuckwell, as an integral member of our multi-disciplinary team on the in-patient unit, on our sites and in the community. To work with patients living with advanced disease or a terminal illness, with their carers and their family. The role will involve working in the community, one to one and with groups of people using a range of interventions to enable a patient to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to actively manage their condition and maximise their ability to engage in activities that are meaningful to them. This will empower patients to live fully and enjoy the best quality of life possible according to their preferences, needs and choices.



Responsibilities 1.0 Clinical To work to support patients, carers and families as individuals or in a group with others for peer support, to support the development of their skill, knowledge and confidence in managing their condition and to help to maintain functional ability. To assist colleagues to assess a patients functional ability and establish what is important to them and their goals. To support a rehabilitative palliative care approach. To manage own caseload of patients as delegated by the Living Well team lead in consultation with therapy colleagues.



To motivate patients to be as independent as possible and support their ability to engage in what is important to them including personal care, movement, domestic, social and leisure activities. To be responsible for reporting any changes in the patients condition, treatment plan or progress to members of the multi-disciplinary team. To understand the physical symptoms, emotional and the psychological, social, spiritual and cultural needs of the patient and utilise these to support improvements. Following training and supervision, assess and teach patients to use mobility aids and minor pieces of equipment as required.



To develop knowledge in falls prevention. To support a patients autonomy by using a range of solutions including information, assistive technology and skills in motivating and facilitating behaviour change. To know own limitations and seek advice from the appropriate professional when required. To be able to work alone in the community whilst understanding own competency levels and scope of practice.



To ensure equipment is clean, well maintained and stored appropriately reporting faults to appropriate colleagues. To liaise with the multi-professional team including attendance at MDT meeting as required. To read and contribute to patient clinical records to effectively manage delegated caseload. 2.0 Administrative To support team working by answering telephone calls, making appointments and room bookings, scheduling, filing, taking and relaying messages, photocopying and printing.



To monitor stock and ordering supplies as required. To clean and maintain equipment and maintain infection control standards in the working environment. To have good IT skill across a range of platforms. 3.0 Communication To communicate effectively with patients and their families and carers with compassion and by utilising skills that help to motivate and empower.



To utilise effective communication skills to work with a range of people living with communication difficulties including hearing, sight and speech and language impairment. To gain consent and act in accordance with a patients choices. To work within the multi-disciplinary integrated team communicating appropriately at team meetings. To maintain accurate and up to date patient notes in line with professional standards and Phyllis Tuckwell policy.



4.0 Professional To work within established standards and policies to deliver high quality patient care. To be responsible for ensuring a safe working environment in all care settings. To participate in surveys and audits as directed by your line manager. To be responsible for time management and organisation of daily workload and schedules as allocated by senior member of staff.



To maintain confidentiality according to the Caldicott principles. 5.0 Training and Development To participate in statutory and mandatory training. To participate in clinical supervision, one to ones, appraisals / performance review and look for opportunities for self and professional development ensuring skills are developing. To contribute to service planning.



To support HCA colleagues to develop competencies in falls prevention, provision of walking aids and in engaging patients in and providing opportunities for meaningful activities. 6.0 Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Role holders are required to understand their responsibilities in the safeguarding context, ensuring that Phyllis Tuckwell reduces the risk of harm or abuse of adults and children at risk. You are required to: adhere to Phyllis Tuckwells Safeguarding Policy (held on the NEST), which supports the local authoritys multi agency safeguarding policy, the law (Care Act 2014) and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards). inform the appropriate PT professional where there is concern that an adult or child may be at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.



Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to an Equal Opportunities approach, valuing, and respecting everyone as individuals, with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances. This job description is underpinned by Phyllis Tuckwells philosophy, culture, and core values, which actively embrace diversity and inclusion and promotes total team spirit. This job description is current and subject to yearly review in consultation with the jobholder. It is liable to reflect and anticipate necessary changes to support the PT strategy.