Rehabilitation Assistant (Neuro)

Job overview

You will have opportunities to work closely with other multidisciplinary teams in the community, primary care, the acute neuro rehab team, the stroke early supported discharge team and other external agencies. There is an in-service training programme in place and an intensive Trust and Local induction will be provided. The post is within a multidisciplinary team and you will work alongside Neuro Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and Rehab Assistants.

The post will be based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon, however there will be times where they are expected to cover further across the South of the county. The successful candidate may be asked to provide county wide cover at times. The successful candidate will work in an agile manner using virtual consultation to manage their caseload of patients, having access to a smart phone and laptop to support this.

Main duties of the job

Please note for this job you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Band 4 Rehabilitation Assistant to support the delivery of neuro rehab as in-reach to the inpatient rehab beds, as well as working with patients in their own homes. You will play a vital part in supporting patients with physical, cognitive and psychosocial challenges as part of a MDT to achieve their potential whilst instigating and delivering better health, better care and better outcomes for our patients. Staff personal and professional development is viewed as highly important, and staff have the opportunity to receive training through an in-house in-service training programme as well as being supported to undertake a blended competency package to help you develop within your profession and role. The ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable to support service delivery across the organisation. The post holder must have access to a personal car for independent travel across the work locality.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

• To work autonomously in the community setting under the direction of a registered practitioner within the integrated multi-professional ESD and neuro rehab team.
• To work in a ward environment to support patients on the ESD pathway, working closely with the ward Multidisciplinary team on the ward and within the ESD/CNRS
• To be responsible for assessing patient’s physical and functional needs, interpreting, planning and implementing therapy interventions for patients with stroke and neurological problems.
• To use clinical judgement to evaluate patient progress, including the recording of objective and subjective measurements.
• To manage own caseload of patients who require ongoing management and support with complex needs and to plan and prioritise own workload.
• To undertake duties delegated and supervised by a registered professional and following prescribed packages of care
• To keep the patient at the centre of care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making.

*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website