Job Description

Senior Rehabilitation Assistant, Band 4 (37.5 hours a week)



We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated person with NHS or other therapy/care experience to join our Brain Injury team. This exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the team supporting the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) beds for rehabilitation in Whittington House, a care facility in Cheltenham.



You must have good communication skills, a flexible approach and experience working with patients. You must also be able to cope with the challenges of this complex client group. The ability to use your initiative and work well on your own and as part of a multidisciplinary team is essential.



The post will include participation in the assessment and delivery of therapy, including providing rehabilitation to promote independence in activities of daily living. Although the vast majority of the work will be at Whittington House, you may have some opportunity to cover work in the acute hospital setting and in other community locations, therefore access to a vehicle is needed.



The working pattern will be Mon-Fri.

For further information or an informal chat please contact:

Erica Surtees Brain Injury Occupational Therapist. Tel 0300 422 5138 erica.surtees@nhs.net



The post holder will use the principles of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology and Speech and Language Therapy in an integrated and client-centred way, to promote independence and facilitate rehabilitation.



This will be achieved by implementing delegated treatment plans and facilitating rehabilitation within agreed limitations through exercise, physical modalities and the use of occupation.



The post holder will assess and manage delegated patients with mobility and occupational difficulties, reporting back to the registered practitioner as necessary



The Brain Injury Team is a busy and friendly clinical service within the Trust



- You would have the opportunity to work directly with staff to facilitate an efficient and compassionate service for patients.



The step down ABI unit provides rehabilitation for patients transitioning from the acute service or out of county units to support them with their therapy goals and to return home.



The wider Brain Injury Team is a multidisciplinary team comprising of Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Therapy Technicians delivering services to adults with brain injury - in hospital and in the community.

We can offer you:

the chance to be part of a dynamic, supportive team; the opportunity to deliver therapy alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists and speech and language therapists; good professional development; a fulfilling job.



Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 9,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes.



Job purpose



To use the principles of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology and Speech and Language Therapy in an integrated and client-centred way, to promote independence and facilitate safe discharge.



To assess and manage delegated patients with non-complex mobility and occupational difficulties, reporting back to the registered practitioner as necessary.



To support the team with administration, clerical and housekeeping duties.



Dimensions



There are no management or budget responsibilities



The post holder will have regular formal supervision and annual appraisal



Not always directly supervised on a day to day basis, but has access (in person or by telephone) to a registered practitioner Mon-Fri



To maintain a high level of confidentiality with regard to patients and their affairs at all times.



Knowledge, skills and experience



GCSE level C or equivalent for literacy or numeracy



Basic keyboard skills with the ability to input data accurately



Relevant experience working as an therapy assistant , support worker or equivalent in a healthcare setting in the UK



Ability and willingness to drive as part of role, except if disability precludes driving.



Positive interpersonal skills to be able to communicate appropriately with staff, carers and patients.



General



Fully participate in the Trust's appraisal system review and personal development planning process on an annual basis.



Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with line manager as part of the personal development planning process.



Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales



Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team.



Please refer to the attached job description for more information, and see the attached person specification for the role requirements