Rehabilitation Assistant

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic band 4 Rehabilitation Assistant to join our MDT team at Furness rehab ward, Willesden Centre for Health, and Care.

Furness ward is an In-Patient General Rehabilitation unit-based Willesden Centre for Health and Care, NW10 3RY.

You will be part of a Multi-disciplinary Team (Medical, AHP and Nursing) in the planned patient centred rehabilitation and facilitating smooth discharge flow and safe discharge of patients coming from acute hospitals to a bedded setting within a community environment. As part of the role, you will be allocated varied caseload and providing patient centred care at Aster unit with the support of the MDT.

Applicants will provide a mixture of general and specific care to patients and will be proficient and competent to work at a high level of competency. They will work alongside a Doctor, Registered Nurses, HCA, and Allied Health Professionals.

The post holder will be expected to have a Foundation degree in Health and Social care or equivalent experience or qualifications. They will also become proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice. The post holder will be supported and supervised by a registered Allied health professional. The post holder will also support the Aster Unit to deliver against key performance indicators and maintain quality of the service.

We provide learning opportunities and support to develop your clinical skills.

CLCH is committed to the professional development of staff; you will have access to the trusts Academy and professional networks to access courses and meet your identified development needs.

We recognise the importance of a work/ life balance and welcome conversations with potential applicants who may be interested in flexible working patterns.

The Rehabilitation Assistant will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients and will be proficient and competent to work at a high level of competency. They will work alongside a registered nurse, general practitioner and/or allied health professionals. The Rehabilitation Assistant will work in a variety of settings including community rehabilitation unit and patient/carers own homes.

The post holder will be expected to have a Foundation degree in Health and Social care or equivalent experience or qualifications. They will also become proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice. The post holder will be supported and supervised by an Allied health professional.

The post holder will also support Outreach Rehabilitation Team to facilitate smooth transition of patient discharge and to maintain quality of the service.

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours

**We can offer you**:

- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
- Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career

As an NHS trust, we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.

**We have a number of staff networks**: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetings to discuss issues and make plans to improve CLCH.
- To function at a competency level in line with the requirement of the
- To provide general and specific care as specified below for patients within their
- To provide peer support and teaching of junior Assistant Practitioners and Clinical HCA and support workers. As will be the requirement to contribute to the development of the knowledge and practice of others and to act as a mentor to junior staff.
- To maintain at all times a kind, caring and professional attitude towards patients, relatives and colleagues within the clinical setting, taking into consideration dignity, privacy, and confidentiality, cultural and religious needs.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities



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