About this role
Job summary
Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who is passionate about helping people maintain their independence and quality of life? As our Rehabilitation Assistant, you will work alongside our Therapy Team to support patients across the hospice, community and Living Well services. You'll play a vital role in delivering rehabilitative palliative care, helping patients achieve their individual goals while providing valuable support to families and carers. If you are caring, proactive and enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Support the delivery of rehabilitative palliative care programmes under the guidance of qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. Assist patients to work towards their individual rehabilitation goals, maximising independence, function and quality of life. Deliver delegated rehabilitation interventions, including mobility practice, exercise programmes, activities of daily living, breathlessness management and transfer practice. Support patients and carers in the safe use of rehabilitation equipment and aids.
Assist with the planning and delivery of group activities and programmes within our Living Well Centre. Undertake home visits, environmental screenings and basic risk assessments in line with agreed procedures. Provide compassionate practical and emotional support to patients, families and carers. Monitor and report changes in patients' condition, progress or risks to the supervising therapist and wider multidisciplinary team. Maintain accurate patient records, outcome measures and risk assessments using agreed systems and documentation standards.
Manage an allocated workload, including appointment scheduling, equipment ordering and administrative duties. Work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and external healthcare professionals to provide coordinated patient care. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, supervision, training and competency development activities.
About us
We are a highly regarded hospice team dedicated to delivering outstanding specialist palliative care. We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, involvement in education and service improvement projects, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to patients and families when they need it most.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide rehabilitation support to palliative care patients, helping them achieve their goals and maintain independence. Deliver delegated rehabilitation interventions, support the safe use of equipment, assist with group programmes and home visits, monitor and report patient progress, maintain accurate records, and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care. Participate in training, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care Or appropriate experience in a hospice/therapy department/care setting
Desirable
- NHS Care certificate
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of a care/rehabilitation environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the role of the Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy.
- Knowledge and understanding of palliative care as well as principles and considerations of rehabilitative palliative care.
- Previous experience of working as part of a Multidisciplinary team.
- Be able to recognise own limitations and be willing to seek advice from qualified staff as needed
- To recognise and report any untoward changes in the patients health status immediately to the relevant qualified health professional.
- Able to work flexibly based on the needs of the wider hospice service.
- Proficient in use a computer with use of System One. Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality including all written records.
- Good attention to detail.
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 3 Rehab/Therapy assistant.
- Experience of supporting patients in a group setting
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Commitment to the values of St Peter and St James Hospice.
- Able to work independently, under supervision of rehab lead or other qualified staff.
- Strong communication both verbally and in written form and adapt communication as needed e.g. hearing, visual speech and language impairments.
- Positive and professional image and conduct.
- Able to motivate and encourage patients.
- Emotionally resilient.
- Able to deal with conflicting demands and pressure on time.
- Good time management and able to prioritise tasks.
- Strong sense of working as part of a team, who earns trust and respect of colleagues.
- Positive, proactive, solution focused can-do attitude
- Excellent organisation.
- To have own vehicle to undertake home visits as required.
- Respect individuals' privacy, dignity, wishes and beliefs.
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
St Peter & St James Hospice
Address
North Common Road
North Chailey
Lewes
West Sussex
BN8 4ED
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://stpjhospice.org/ (Opens in a new tab)