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Position Overview

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Rehabilitation Support Practitioner to become part of our dedicated team at Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. In this role, you will play a crucial part in providing exceptional rehabilitation services to individuals facing various physical health challenges, including musculoskeletal disorders, neurological conditions, and post-operative recovery.

Your responsibilities will include collaborating with qualified therapists to deliver tailored rehabilitation programs and working independently within your professional scope. This position is dynamic and will evolve based on the needs of the service and feedback from both patients and staff. Your insights will be vital in shaping the future of this role.

This position will involve conducting scheduled visits to patients' residences.

Key Responsibilities

The role encompasses managing a diverse caseload of adults in close collaboration with the rehabilitation team. Many patients will present with complex health requirements. Within your professional capacity, you will have the opportunity to perform comprehensive assessments in the patients' home environments, utilizing manual assessment techniques and clinical reasoning skills.

The Rehabilitation Support Practitioner will assist various healthcare professionals to ensure that the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of individuals are met effectively.

• Implement and advance rehabilitation plans established by qualified therapists.
• Conduct follow-up assessments post-hospital discharge, including triage and both subjective and objective evaluations for suitable patients. Within your competency, identify the need for multidisciplinary team involvement and establish SMART goals for each patient.
• Facilitate the discharge of appropriate patients from the service, ensuring adherence to established pathways, completing necessary referrals, and providing timely discharge documentation while connecting patients to community resources.

About Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

By joining our team, you will contribute to the well-being of your community, and in return, we offer:

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Comprehensive NHS Pension scheme.
• Generous parental leave policies.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Up to 27 days of annual leave, increasing with service, plus the option to purchase additional leave.
• Extensive health and wellness support resources.
• Reimbursement for travel time between patient visits for community team members.
• Access to a lease car for those completing over 500 business miles annually, fully insured and maintained.
• Salary sacrifice options for vehicles and bicycles.
• Complimentary parking at all trust locations.
• Annual flu vaccinations at no cost.
• Access to Citizens Advice support linked to a Hardship Fund for eligible individuals.

We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive organization, offering various staff networks to connect with like-minded colleagues.

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ Level III in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experience Requirements

• Significant recent experience as a Therapy Assistant within the NHS or private sector.
• Experience working with patients requiring nursing, therapy, or social care.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Familiarity with care and treatment plans.
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in community rehabilitation.
• Experience in neurological rehabilitation.
• Experience in group therapy settings.
• Experience working with individuals with complex communication and mental health needs.

Personal Attributes

• Access to a vehicle for work-related travel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Empathy and compassion towards others.

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team who shares our commitment to providing high-quality care and support to our community.