Rehabilitation Assistant inPortsmouth inPortsmouth PUBLISHED FRI 6 DEC 2024

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year based on full time hours PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS ROLE MODEL

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust rzcIiTZm

The role of Rehabilitation Assistant at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Portsmouth invites passionate individuals to join a supportive and dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality, person-centered nursing care. The position involves working within multi-disciplinary teams to organize and deliver therapy activities under the supervision of a therapist, assisting in patient interventions, and ensuring smooth service operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, support colleagues, and contribute to the development of therapeutic relationships aimed at helping patients lead meaningful lives.

This permanent position is designed for those seeking an impactful role within the Portsmouth community, involving engagement with patients who have complex needs. The Trust advocates for inclusive recruitment processes and endorses flexible working arrangements, encouraging candidates to express any concerns or requests during the application and interview stages.

Are you a passionate, enthusiastic Rehabilitation Assistant? Do you want to be part of a forward thinking, dynamic workforce? if you have answered Yes! then HIOW Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Adults Portsmouth has an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to provide excellent nursing care to the Portsmouth Community in a thriving and supportive workplace.

HIOW Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Adults Portsmouth has three wards, Nelson Ward and Cumberland Ward are each a 20 bedded ward based on the 1st Floor of Harrick Sotnick House, and Spinnaker Ward is a 16 bedded rehabilitation ward based within St Mary's Health Campus Portsmouth.

The team work hard to ensure high quality person-centred care is at the heart of everything we do, and our staff are supported in their roles and encouraged to develop. You will be required to work within the wider multi-disciplinary team providing evaluating and communicating effectively with other teams within the Service.

To organise and deliver therapy activities as part of the agreed intervention plan for patients under the supervision of a therapist.

To assist the Therapists in carrying out interventions and to ensure the smooth running of the service.

The postholder works under the supervision of a therapist to carry out interventions with a defined group of patients. They should ensure that they work within the scope of their competency meeting Trust and professional standards and are expected to seek guidance when needed.

This role will provide support in management of risk, developing therapeutic relationships, supporting people to live meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Act as a role model for team members, supporting new or less experienced colleagues.

This role will demonstrate excellent communication skills, using them to engage, persuade or negotiate with clients with complex, at times challenging needs to ensure they are provided with the most appropriate care and support.

About us
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

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To work as a Rehabilitation Assistant in the UK, you typically need to possess a mix of personal attributes, qualifications, and skills. Here are some key skills and competencies that are essential for the role:

1. Communication Skills: The ability to clearly convey information to patients, family members, and other healthcare professionals is crucial. Good listening skills are also important for understanding patient needs.

2. Empathy and Compassion: A strong sense of empathy is essential for working with patients who may be experiencing physical or emotional challenges.

3. Observation Skills: Ability to monitor patients' progress, noting any changes in their condition or reactions to treatment, is vital for effective support.

4. Teamwork: Rehabilitation Assistants often work as part of a multidisciplinary team, so the ability to collaborate with various professionals, such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists, is important.

5. Basic Health Knowledge: Understanding basic human anatomy, medical terminology, and rehabilitation processes helps in providing appropriate support and care.

6. Organizational Skills: You need to manage scheduling, documentation, and follow-up tasks efficiently, particularly when assisting multiple patients.

7. Physical Fitness: Depending on the role, the ability to assist with the physical movement and handling of patients may be required, so physical fitness is beneficial.

8. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to think on your feet and adapt to changing situations or patient needs is important in a rehabilitation setting.

9. Technical Skills: Familiarity with rehabilitation equipment and techniques, as well as basic IT skills for record-keeping, can be beneficial.

10. Patience and Resilience: Working in rehabilitation can be challenging; therefore, having patience and the ability to cope with setbacks is important.

11. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds and beliefs will help provide inclusive care to patients.

12. Compliance and Ethics: Understanding patient confidentiality and the ethical implications of care in a healthcare setting is essential.

Qualifications

While formal qualifications are not always mandatory, having a relevant qualification (like a diploma in health and social care or similar training) can enhance your employability. Practical experience, such as volunteering or internships in healthcare settings, is also valuable.

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