About this role
Job summary
The role of the rehabilitation support worker is to provide positive encouragement, support and practical help to enable clients to reach their full potential in terms of personal independence and quality of life. The aim of the job is to support and advise people affected by neurological conditions and assist them in identifying and working towards goals for their future.
The post holder will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team and will be expected to work with the service manager, therapists, peers and have close links with colleagues in the voluntary sector, community support groups, service user, carers and any other individual relating to the service.
Support the service with audits and Quality improvement projects.
Good IT skills.
Main duties of the job
To be able to work autonomously in carrying out therapy programs and individual activities prescribed and review with the therapists in CNS
To work with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and clinical psychologist to learn specialist skills and techniques for assisting clients to achieve rehabilitation goals relating to mobility, transfers, functional daily living skills and communication skills.
To monitor and analyse progress during and after treatment sessions and group exercises
To run group exercise programme as establish by therapists in Community Neuro Service and be able to teach and demonstrate specific exercises to patients and carers.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description Job responsibilities
To promote patients independence and integration into the community while at all times maintaining the dignity, respect and rights of the patient, respecting the need for choice and individuality.
Following an assessment of need by a qualified member of the multidisciplinary team, to carry out a rehabilitation care plan designed to meet the individual patients needs. This will promote activity participation to promote independence and enhance quality of life.
To monitor the patients progress towards their rehabilitation goals, or difficulties achieving goals, and readjust the rehabilitation plan and daily activities after consultation with the lead therapist(s).
To keep clear and concise electronic records.
To report back the patients progress to the relevant therapists and the multi-disciplinary team, to inform their decisions to review goals and progress.
To observe for, and report changes in the patients health condition, liaising with the multidisciplinary team and family members to report observed changes, and ensure adequate follow-up care.
To be aware and report signs that suggest patients may feel depressed, upset, angry or frustrated about their change in functional ability and increased dependence due to their neurological condition.
To overcome barriers to understanding when communicating with patients who have comprehension difficulties secondary to a Stroke or neurological condition, or those who do not have English as a first language. To liaise with the speech and language therapist, or advocacy service as appropriate.
To be responsible for informing, educating and encouraging lifestyle changes to minimise the risk of further stroke.
To complete outcome measures with guidance during therapy groups
To lead on groups for patients with neurological conditions in the community, after review of therapists
To run gym clinic after therapist assessment
To complete basic outcome measures e.g. 10-meter walk, Berg Balance
To complete basic screening for SLT with guidance.
To contribute to the smooth running of the service, answering telephones and taking messages.
To make appropriate referrals for patients in liaison with the team leaders, arranging appointments or transport as necessary. On occasion, to provide an escort to patients appointments to act as an advocate or to receive specialist information to assist in the rehabilitation planning
To maintain accurate and timely records on an electronic database
To report any untoward incidents immediately to the Community Neuro Service Management team, or in their absence to another Manager in the trust. To complete accident/incident forms as required, according to trust policy.
To take necessary action, depending on the circumstances of an accident/incident, to ensure the health and safety of the patient is immediately addressed.
To make appropriate referrals for patients in liaison with the team leaders, arranging appointments or transport as necessary.
Person Specification
Education Essential
oEducation to GCSE standard or equivalent to include grade or equivalent to include grade C in English. oNVQ level 3 or equivalent in health related area. oBasic Computer literacy (i.e. manage spreadsheets, PowerPoint, excel)
Desirable
oExperience of EMIS
Experience Essential
Experience of work in the NHS or Local Authority or experience in an equivalent health care provider Experience of working within the NHS. Experience of working with adults in health and/or social care settings Previous experience of working with people who have had a stroke or people with neurological conditions Previous experience of working with clients in a community rehabilitation setting Experience of working in a client centred, goal orientated way
Desirable
Experience of working autonomously. Experience of working in a multi disciplinary environment Experience of working with people with rehabilitation needs
Skills and abilities Essential
Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills Ability to understand and follow instructions accurately and learn new skills quickly Ability to work on own initiative and manage own caseload Willing to work in community and hospital settings Effective spoken communication in English Ability to communicate information (verbal, non verbal and written) in an accurate, clear and logical manner Ability to understand and work within the Trust's policies and guidelines Ability to work at moderate to intense physical effort throughout the day Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers Demonstrates ability to be a good team member. Demonstrates ability to be a good team member. Awareness of the roles of other professionals relevant to the client group. Ability to work in partnership with other professionals and other agencies. Well established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group. Well established knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group. Understanding of the principles of clinical governance. Awareness of the standards of record keeping. Awareness and sensitivity to the needs of clients from a range of ethnic and linguistic backgrounds. Working knowledge of relevant information technology. Computer skills to ECDL level or equivalent, or the ability to work towards ECDL
Desirable
Well established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for acquired communication and swallowing difficulties Clerical skills Car driver
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address East Ham Care Centre
Shrewsbury Road,
Forest Gate
E7 8QP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)