About this role
Job summary
Surrey Downs Health & Care
Are you passionate about supporting people in their rehabilitation journey? Join our Integrated Stroke and Neurorehabilitation Service as a Community Neuro Rehab Assistant and make a real difference in patients' lives.
What we are looking for:
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
A proactive, compassionate approach to patient support.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Essential:Car driver with a valid UK driving licence and access to a car for business use.
What you will do in this role:
Deliver neuro-rehabilitation programmes in outpatient, home, and community settings under the guidance of qualified therapists. Support Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy interventions. Monitor patient progress and contribute to therapy planning within agreed guidelines. What we offer:
Be part of a supportive, dynamic team committed to patient-centred care. Opportunities for training and professional development. Professional support and supervision from experienced specialists. Join a dedicated team making a difference in patients' lives. Apply now and help us deliver high-quality neurorehabilitation in the community!
Main duties of the job
To carry own patient caseload, assessing and treating patients as allocated bysenior therapist. Monitor patient and progress according to patient care plan, in-order to maximise each individual patient's functional ability. To carry out routine assessments as well as more skilled assessments (selectedneuro patients, simple stairs assessments, discharge from acute settings inconjunction with the Stroke Supported Discharge Team) To undertake specific skilled support work to aid the rehabilitation of patientsliving in their own homes. Where patients have complex needs, this is carried outin conjunction with qualified clinicians. Enable the delivery of effective and efficient rehabilitation teamwork to patientswhilst providing appropriate support and communication to relatives and carers. To participate in creating a culture of patient centred rehabilitation andenablement rather than being cared for and use every opportunity to promote ahealthy lifestyle and prevent accidents.
About us
Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.
Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes:
The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs are Epsom and St Helier's University Hospitals NHS Trust Surrey County Council
Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.
It's on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed - we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before.
In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about the role and its requirements. When completing your application, be sure to address both documents to ensure your qualifications align with the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (or equivalent) Proven broad based educational achievement Additional relevant training to diploma level or equivalent through short courses or experience
Desirable
Educated to NVQ 3 level or equivalent in a relevant subject i.e. Administration, IT or Health/ or Social Care or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience.
Experience/ Knowledge Essential
oDemonstrable experience in dealing with the public and dealing with sensitive and confidential information. Experience working with patients, clinical staff and carers Experience of working in a team
Desirable
oExperience of working within the NHS, social care or the voluntary sector. oKnowledge of health and social care or the voluntary sector.
Skills Essential
oClear communicator with excellent verbal, writing, data entry and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering complex and clear information/ instructions to staff and service users. oAble to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others workloads to changing and often tight deadlines. Intermediate knowledge of IT systems, databases and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Desirable
Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others workloads to changing and often tight deadlines. o Good problem solving skills
Personal Attributes Essential
UK full driving license and access to car with business insurance. Able to work effectively with supervision in a busy environment Able to move supplies when needed and to bend, reach and assist in the manual handling of patients Good interpersonal skills to work with patients, carers and colleagues
Desirable
Interest in professional development within neuro rehabilitation Awareness of emerging technologies, including AI and digital tools, and the ability to apply relevant advances to support rehabilitation practice and improve patient outcomes Ability to motivate patients and self
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 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Ground Floor Langley Wing - Epsom General Hospital
Dorking Road
Epsom
KT187EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)