About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Community Stroke and Neurological Rehabilitation Team as either a Band 3 Therapy Support Worker or Band 4 Technician, depending on skills, experience and competencies. A structured development pathway is available for Band 3 appointees to support progression to Band 4.
Our specialist service provides rehabilitation for adults living with stroke and a wide range of neurological conditions across community settings, including patients' homes, community hospitals and outpatient clinics. You will join a friendly, supportive multidisciplinary team committed to maximising independence and quality of life.
The role involves delivering rehabilitation programmes delegated by Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, supporting mobility, transfers, daily living activities, exercise programmes and self-management. You will monitor progress, provide feedback to therapists, support carers and work with health, social care and voluntary sector partners to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with experience in a health, social care or rehabilitation setting, excellent communication skills, a flexible approach and a commitment to person-centred care. We offer regular supervision, appraisal, training, leadership development opportunities and support to develop specialist skills in stroke and neurological rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the post is
To carry out skilled interventions as delegated by senior Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists
To assist patients to develop skills relating to mobility, transfers, activities of daily living, upper limb function, cognition, communication and community participation, within agreed competencies.
To monitor the patient's response to therapy intervention and report back on the outcome.
To encourage patients and carers in an active approach to regaining and maintaining personal independence.
This may be in clinics within community hospitals, in the community, or the patient's own home. This is may not be directly supervised by the therapist (e.g. practising mobility, exercises or activities of daily living).
To support safe ongoing rehabilitation in patients' homes and community settings.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to time-manage and prioritise, with the support of supervisor.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate understanding of disability/impairment.
Desirable
- Awareness of stroke and neurological conditions and their impact on function.
- Experience in assessment for adaptive equipment/mobility aids.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education to GCSE or equivalent
- NVQ level III qualification in therapy/care or equivalent relevant qualification
- BTEC National Diploma in relevant area or equivalent relevant qualification
- IELTS (unless qualification taken in English)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with disability, long term conditions, older adults and rehabilitation needs.
- Working with people to facilitate learning of skills or gaining of independence.
- Previous work in the community or hospital setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a lone worker.
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults.
- Experience working with stroke and/or neurological patients
- Experience as a support worker working in health or a related area.
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
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Camborne Redruth Community Hospital
Barncoose Terrace
Redruth
TR15 3ER
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)