Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Technician

Job summary

Exciting new opportunity for a part timeMultidisciplinary Therapy Technician to join our Clinical Specialist Therapists working in Cornwall's Community Stroke and Neurology Rehabilitation Service. The service provides specialist assessment and rehabilitation for patients with acquired and progressive neurological conditions, including stroke across a variety of settings including patients' own homes and outpatient clinics, working within the wider context of adult community services. The post will be based in the North and East of Cornwall. Within this friendly and dynamic team, you will be working with experienced health care professionals as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team who will give support, joint working, regular supervision, appraisal and in-service training.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a rehabilitation setting, excellent communication skills, a flexible approach, initiative and confidence working independently with cases delegated. Duties will include following rehabilitation programmes provided by clinical specialist therapists, supporting patient self management, education and support of carers, wider health, social care and voluntary services involved in patient care. You will be required to manage your own time and will be working under the supervision of the Occupational and Physiotherapists, providing a high quality, and efficient service.

Proposed interview date: 9th October 2024

Main duties of the job

To have excellent communication skills with patients, carers, relatives, colleagues and other services.

To be an effective team member respecting work of others and in representation of therapy profession.

For defined and delegated group of patients to undertake assessment of stroke and neurological patients with complex needs.

Participate and provide clinical treatments and rehabilitation programmes following professional assessment and guidance. This may relate to mobility, transfers, personal and daily activities of living, upper limb, cognitive, visual, perceptual, communication and sensory rehabilitation. As a technician you will have responsibility for progressing rehabilitation programmes with supervision from clinicians.

To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

Good general education including English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent NVQ level 111 or a BTEC national diploma appropriate to area or equivalent relevant qualification such as sports science or health related degree Experience of team working Experience of working with elderly, injured/disabled people Substantial experience of working as a therapy or nursing assistant/ rehabilitation technician Experience of managing a separate caseload Experience of working in the NHS/healthcare setting

Desirable

Experience as a Technical Instructor/Rehabilitation Technician 111 working in health or a similar post Evidence of recent study eg Anatomy and Physiology ITEC, Access Therapy Courses

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including ability to communicate with patients with impaired communication Ability to work on own initiative and to manage own caseload Good computer skills

Desirable

Completion of stroke and neurology competencies

Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

Able to undertake the physical nature of the post, including moving and handling on a daily basis Rehabilitation and re-ablement knowledge and practice Confidentiality and sensitivity in managing patient information

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