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About
On 1 January 2025 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust became one of the largest trusts in the UK following the acquisition of North Middlesex University Hospital.
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation. Welcome to the Royal Free
Contact
- Address
- Royal Free London Foundation NHS Trust
- Recruitment Services
- 10th Floor Enfield Civic Centre
- Silver Street
- Enfield
- London
- EN1 3ES
- Contact Number
- 020 3758 2000
Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant
Closed for applications on: 7-Oct-2024 08:08
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 7-Oct-2024 08:08
Key details
Location
- Site
- Neuro Rehab Centre
- Address
- Edgware Community Hospital
- Town
- Edgware
- Postcode
- HA80AD
- Major / Minor Region
- London
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary
- Salary
- £28,622 - £30,225 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 3)
Specialty
- Main area
- Rehab Assistant
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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Job overview
TITLE: Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant – Community Neurological Conditions Management Team (CNCMT) The Royal Free Neurological Rehabilitation Centre
Location: Based within the Community Neurological Conditions Management Team (CNCMT) at the Royal Free Neurological Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), Edgware Community Hospital, Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, HA8 0AD (Outer London allowance).
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual, who enjoys working with people to join our Community Neurological Conditions Management Team (CNCMT). The team is highly regarded locally and within the wider neuro community, and provides a range of specialist neurological outpatient and community services primarily to Barnet residents.
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You will be joining an innovative and dedicated multidisciplinary team and be responsible for supporting the MDT in the delivery of therapy intervention following assessment. You will be seeing clients within our outpatient facilities, as well as in their homes or in the local community; supporting participation in a range of groups, carrying out treatment plans to support clients to achieve agreed goals. You will also support the team with relevant administrative support.
This position presents an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical skills within a healthcare setting and will provide you with an excellent opportunity to develop skills within neurological rehabilitation. The team provides a supportive environment to develop within and offers peer support from three other rehabilitation assistants. You will also be supervised and overseen by the highly skilled MDT.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with good general education to GCSE level (or equivalent), as well as previous experience of working with people in a health or social care setting. Applicants must demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to work well in a team.
As this is a community based role, the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.
Working for our organisation
Location: Based within the Community Neurological Conditions Management Team (CNCMT) at the Royal Free Neurological Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), Edgware Community Hospital, Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, HA8 0AD (Outer London allowance).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Provide a high standard of clinical assistance to any member of the MDT and participate actively in a variety of joint sessions with the patient.
- On instruction from a qualified member of the MDT, to carry out a range of prescribed individual sessions with patients to implement rehabilitation or condition management programmes, without direct supervision but under the instruction of a qualified staff member. Some examples include:
§ Individual upper and lower limb exercise programmes
§ Splinting/casting programmes
§ Practicing safe transfers using manual handling equipment and aids.
§ Practicing safe mobilisation using appropriate mobility aids/ orthosis.
§ Basic nursing observations
§ Maintain appropriate nursing documentation
§ Individual/group cognitive strategy training
§ Washing and dressing practice with patient
§ To assist the Occupational Therapist in home assessments
· Supporting clients motivation and engagement with rehabilitation
· To assist the Neuro psychologist to monitor mood.
· Using communication aids/strategies to achieve agreed goals
· Exercises to support patients with swallowing difficulties
· Supporting optimal nutrition to support rehabilitation
· Assisting the dietician to monitor weight and nutritional intake
· VRS Work hardening programme
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· To assess and provide assistive equipment, demonstrating competency to supervisor.
· To accept responsibility for delegated departmental clinical and administrative duties.
· To support qualified staff within case co-ordinator role.
· To observe, record and verbally report the patient’s progress and contribute to goal setting and treatment revision discussions.
· To progress treatment programmes within the boundaries previously agreed with the qualified staff member.
· To demonstrate the ability to work alone, ensuring that all clinical contact carried out incorporates risk assessment and appropriate management of risk.
· To be responsible for the management, transport and fitting of specialised equipment in the hospital and patient’s community setting as required.
· To be involved in multi-disciplinary working including nursing and therapy handover, goal-setting, outcome measures and multi-disciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
· To be responsible for acquiring clinical and professional skills according to the competency framework within each setting.
· To incorporate any other duties in line with the grade and scope of the post.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425.
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- By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Therefore we require you to complete your stat and Man e-learning modules prior to joining our organisation.
- If you are an EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK.
- Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
- If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely (in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a “selfie” using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching. TrustID will also perform a digital address check using Trunarrative and Equifax, which is a soft check and does not leave a footprint on your credit rating. For more information, visit www.trustid.co.uk
- The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
- The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.
- By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
- Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.
For further support on submitting an application please refer to the NLPSS Applicant Toolkit: https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1
Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Please note:
- Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
- Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
- Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Maths and English to GCSE level
- Good general education to GCSE level
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to keep legible and accurate records in English.
- Competent computer skills (MS Word/ Excel/ Email/ Internet)
- Motivation and commitment to undertake further relevant training to post e.g. rehabilitation foundation degree
- Rehabilitation therapy foundation degree or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- NVQ III in Healthcare or similar level of related knowledge and experience.
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) or British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Involvement in a caring role
- Previous experience working with people within the healthcare environment
- Ability to engage in supervision
- Experience of working in a team
- Basic computer skills (MS word/ Excel)
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within neurological rehabilitation
- Experience of Physio, OT, nursing, SALT, Dietetics or Psychology, vocational rehabilitation
Skills and aptitudes
Essential criteria
- An understanding of the skills required for effective team working
- Knowledge of the concept of rehabilitation
- An understanding of the impact of disability and issues related to promoting independence
- Able to manage own time and take responsibility for routine tasks
- Ability to prioritise between urgent and routine tasks
- Able to use initiative and demonstrate flexibility in routine situations
- Good communication skills with staff, patients and carers
- Positive and respectful attitude to people with a disability
- Ability to follow policies and procedures
- Ability to follow complex instructions
- Understanding of the therapy and nursing role
- Commitment and ability to develop knowledge and skills
- Ability to work alone
- Ability to comprehend and work within Trusts policies, including data protection, equal opportunities, and health and safety, to meet the differing needs of the patient
- Able to comply with trust manual handling guidelines
- Understanding of access issues
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working unsupervised
- Experience of dealing with anxious & upset people
- Knowledge of home equipment use
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential criteria
- Reliable and responsible
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Able to use a flexible and creative in approach to achieve optimal outcomes
- Approachable and supportive of MDT
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with and managing change
Others
Essential criteria
- Ability to cope with occasional exposure to challenging work environments
- Able to carry out moderate effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities in a sometimes unpredictable working pattern
- Able to travel to people’s homes in a timely way
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laura Williams
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0203 758 2465
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