Rehabilitation Assistant

Salary - £24,005 - £25,567 pa (depending on experience)Hours - 37.5 hours per week (9-5 Monday to Friday) Part time hours consideredHoliday - 25 days (increasing to 27 after 5 years and 31 after 9 years) plus 8 bank holidaysTapping House is a leading provider of palliative care services in Norfolk. We are an independent charity delivering innovative and specialist rehabilitative therapy, end of life care and bereavement services.The care provided is appropriate to the patients needs and stage of illness and uses a rehabilitative approach to promote quality of life. The Rehabilitation Assistant will be involved in running therapeutic groups, supporting social programmes alongside volunteers, carrying out rehabilitation programmes as implemented by the therapists, and will have key worker responsibility for a designated number of patients.Main duties of the jobReporting into the Therapy Lead, the post holder will work as a band 3 (Hospice Equivalent) Rehabilitation Assistant predominantly in the Tulip Centre, within the Hospice Inpatient Unit, and occasionally in the community. They will be a valuable member of the therapy team, working under the guidance and supervision of qualified Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapist.About usWe have an amazing multi-disciplinary team who all work together ensuring that the patient is central to everything we do.Our Vision is ...That every person living with or affected by a life limiting condition will be offered choice and access to excellent end of life and bereavement care.Our Values are:COMPASSIONACCESSIBILITYRESPECTEXCELLENCESPARKThe Hospice stands in beautiful well maintained grounds. Our building is modern and light with each bedroom having a garden view. We offer free parking and an amazing onsite cafe.Job responsibilitiesJOB PURPOSETapping House is a leading provider of palliative care services in Norfolk.We are an independent charity delivering innovative and specialist rehabilitative therapy, endof life care and bereavement services.Reporting into the Therapy Lead, the post holder will work as a band 3 Hospice Equivalent Rehabilitation Assistant predominantly in the Tulip Centre, within the Hospice Inpatient Unit,and occasionally in the community. They will be a valuable member of the therapy team,working under the guidance and supervision of qualified Occupational Therapists andPhysiotherapist.The care provided is appropriate to the patients needs and stage of illness and uses arehabilitative approach to promote quality of life. The Rehabilitation Assistant will be involvedin running therapeutic groups, supporting social programmes alongside volunteers, carryingout rehabilitation programmes as implemented by the therapists, and will have key workerresponsibility for a designated number of patients.MAIN DUTIESClinicalTo be patient-centred in defining an individuals goals and engage in a treatment/supportprogramme that works towards mutually agreed goals with particular emphasis on adaptationto illness, changing function and the development of self-management strategiesDeliver activities, interventions or treatments aimed at the achievement of specified goals in1-1 or group environmentsBe responsible for the day to day running of the therapeutic groups, both as a support and inleading the groups. These may be activity groups, exercise or self-management educationgroupsEnable people to choose and participate in activities that are meaningful to themTo have key worker responsibility for a number of patients and their families, supporting theirphysical and emotional needs, seeking support from senior staff for complex issuesAs part of the therapy team be involved in team and caseload review meetings as well as widerMulti-Disciplinary Team meetings, contributing to the discussion on those patients you havekey worker responsibility forMonitor and maintain the environment and resources during and after clinical/therapeuticactivitiesSupport individuals to retain, regain and develop the skills to manage their lives as far aspossibleTo communicate sensitively with patients, carers, families and staff using advancedcommunication skills through a variety of medium such as groups, face to face and using thetelephoneTo work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring that the needs of patientsand carers are identified within a holistic framework, that includes physical, psychological,social and spiritual needs, fostering an interdisciplinary approach to rehabilitationTo provide therapeutic and rehabilitative interventions within the IPU, often with a wellbeingand end of life wishes focus, with support of therapy colleaguesTo maintain clear referral processes for external and internal services/teams and support thesmooth transition of patients between servicesTo maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records, using systmone electronicpatient recordTo liaise with carers and external agencies regarding therapeutic interventions/activities andto play an active role in discharge planning from the therapy service when appropriateContribute, monitor and review the development of service objectives, protocols and policiesunder the direction of the Therapy LeadTo be involved in the development of the service through quality improvement and clinicalauditProvide support and day-to-day supervision for volunteers supporting therapeutic and socialprogrammesPhysical, Mental and EmotionalTo be able to cope with change and organisational developmentsTo be able to cope emotionally with difficult and complex communication issues, demonstrateresilience and coping strategies, and to support team members at difficult timesEducation and DevelopmentTo contribute to the safe and competent use of all equipment/aids usedTo use and instruct others such as health and social care professionals, or carers to usemoving and handling techniques as required by the individual and their environment accordingto own competenceTo take responsibility for own continued personal and professional development throughparticipation in individual development review, clinical supervision and other educationalactivitiesTo keep up-to-date with local and national developments in palliative careTo contribute to the orientation, development and support of other staff and studentsworking in other clinical areasTo foster a philosophy of continuous learning and evaluation and to take responsibility forown and care volunteers development, identifying training and education needsDisclosure and Barring Service DBS CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Exceptions Order asamended and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to theDisclosure and Barring Service DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.Other Responsibilities:Uphold the Hospice's vision and values at all times.Carry out all duties in accordance with the Hospice's policies and procedures, including health & safety, code of behaviour, confidentiality, and equality, diversity & inclusion.Promote awareness of the Hospice, its services, and its strategy.Work collaboratively and respectfully with all staff, volunteers, and supporters.Support the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people, and children.Adhere to policies on information security, data privacy, and confidentiality.Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development.Undertake other duties as directed by your Line Manager.GeneralCarry out all duties in accordance with the Hospices policies and proceduresincluding but not limited to health & safety, code of behaviour, confidentialityand equality, diversity & inclusion.Promote awareness of the Hospice, its services and its strategy.Work collaboratively and respectfully with all staff, volunteers and supporters ofthe Hospice.Promote and support the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people andchildren, observing and adhering the Hospices policies on safeguarding.Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and toparticipate in any training relevant to the role.Information Security, Confidentiality, and Records Management:The role requires adherence to organisational policies concerning information security, data privacy, and confidentiality. The employee is responsible for safeguarding sensitive information, ensuring secure handling and storage of records, and maintaining compliance with applicable data protection regulations. This includes actively participating in Information Governance training, reporting potential security incidents, and managing records in accordance with Tapping Houses Retention Archiving and Destruction of All Hospice Records Policy.This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and will be reviewed periodically toensure that the needs of the service are being metPerson SpecificationQualificationsNVQ level 2 in health and social careGCSE or equivalent in EnglishGood spoken, written and understanding of EnglishNVQ level 3 in health and social careAPTITUDE & ABILITIESWorking within a teamTo be skilled in dealing with anxious and distressed patients and relativesTo be independent and able to accept responsibilityTo have good communication skillsTo have the ability to recognise own limitation, and when to access advice and supervisionTo be able to pay attention to detail.Understanding of confidentiality.Calm, sensitive and empathetic disposition.To have the ability to work single-handed with individuals/groups within a supportive environment.ExperienceTo have demonstrable experience of working with peopleTo have the ability to communicate with patients, including those with hearing difficulties, cognitive impairment and aggressive / challenging behaviourTo have experience in liaising with other staff within the MDT on the patients progress / issuesTo have excellent time management and organisational skillsTo be computer literateTo have knowledge of rehabilitation treatments and activitiesTo have evidence of on-going personal developmentTo have experience in working in a physiotherapy or occupational therapy settingTo have experience of working within palliative careTo have an understanding of a wide variety of conditionsDISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATIONTo have the ability to work without direct supervisionTo have the ability of problem solvingTo have a co-operative nature and be able to get on well within a multidisciplinary teamAble to work well within a busy environment.To have interest in lifelong learning.OtherFull UK driving Licence holderAccess to own transportDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Depending on experience£24,005 - £25,567 (FTE) depending on experience #J-18808-Ljbffr