Band 3: £25,329 to £26,958 a year Pro Rata Per Annum Inc Fringe HCAS
PERMANENT GOOD SALARY
HOLISTIC MIDWIFERY NHS ROLE MODEL
Opportunities for professional development and skills enhancement through ongoing training and support from the multidisciplinary team.
The chance to make a significant impact on patients' rehabilitation and transition back to their home environment, contributing to their quality of life.
Collaborative work environment with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, GPs, and social care practitioners, fostering teamwork and shared learning.
Ability to engage with patients' physical, psychological, and social needs, promoting a holistic approach to care.
Involvement in diverse tasks that provide variety in daily work, from patient assessments to implementing care plans and delivering health education.
Role involves acting as a link worker for specific health areas, allowing for specialization and deeper understanding in critical health practices.
Supportive and patient-centered approach to care, ensuring dignity, respect, and individual preferences are prioritized in all interactions.
The Rehabilitation Support Worker role at the Surrey Downs Health & Care in Dorking involves providing care and support to patients in a 28-bed rehabilitation unit. The unit caters to individuals living with frailty, complex needs, and rehabilitation requirements, and operates with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate patient transitions back home. The support worker will execute a variety of delegated tasks as outlined in care plans, report to lead therapists or nurses, and collaborate closely with the entire healthcare team to promote patient independence and effective rehabilitation.
Key responsibilities include delivering clinical and therapeutic care, performing patient assessments under supervision, ensuring safe practices, and maintaining clear communication with patients and the broader healthcare team. The role also emphasises the development of skills and competencies to improve care delivery while advocating for patients' privacy, dignity, and individual preferences. The support worker will act as a link for specific health initiatives and participate in evidence-based care documentation and process improvements. Continuous professional development is encouraged through performance evaluations and training opportunities.
Key responsibilities include delivering clinical and therapeutic care, performing patient assessments under supervision, ensuring safe practices, and maintaining clear communication with patients and the broader healthcare team. The role also emphasises the development of skills and competencies to improve care delivery while advocating for patients' privacy, dignity, and individual preferences. The support worker will act as a link for specific health initiatives and participate in evidence-based care documentation and process improvements. Continuous professional development is encouraged through performance evaluations and training opportunities.
Surrey Downs Health & Care
Ranmore ward Dorking Community Hospital is a 28 bed rehabilitation unit. The unit supports patients who have live with frailty, complex needs and/or rehabilitation needs. It offers multidisciplinary team support in order to promote the patients' transition of care back to their place of residence as soon as possible. The unit is Nurse led and supported by local GP's, Social Care practitioners alongside the Therapy and Discharge planning team. The therapy team will create targeted and individualised rehabilitation goals to optimise function and discharge planning alongside the MDT onto the agreed discharge destination.
The Rehabilitation Support Worker role will function as part of the MDT by providing care, support and rehabilitation within an inpatient setting to provide a seamless service and to support rehabilitation and discharges from hospital. The post holder will undertake a range of delegated tasks, following a care plan and will report to the lead therapists or nurses. This role will be supported to develop skills and abilities to work with this client group to provide the appropriate level of care.
It is anticipated that this role will continue to develop through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies to be determined within the clinical teams with focus on clients' need.
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- Deliver clinical and therapeutic care to patients as per care plan.
- Perform patient assessment (under supervision and after appropriate delegation from the registered practitioner) plan and delivery high standards of care.
- Recognise the need for referral to alternative professionals and follow this through appropriately.
- Provide concise handovers to therapy or nurse Lead and/or other members of the wider integrated health and social care team
- Perform the role of link worker, for example, tissue viability, infection control or manual handling and feedback to members of the team any updated information.
- Provide and promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies.
- Promote independence and assist and support (where necessary) patients / clients in the activities of daily living.
- Promote patients in maintaining their personal hygiene, grooming and dressing needs with specific concern for their religious, cultural and personal preference ensuring dignity and privacy at all times, assisting when necessary
- To be aware of physical, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of the dying patient.
- Use risk assessment tools appropriately to identify and reduce risks to patients and staff to ensure safe practice e.g. moving and handling.
- Undertake and perform clinical skills and observations against identified competencies to enhance the delivery of patient care e.g. vital signs.
- Report adverse signs to Lead Therapist or Nurse and/or relevant member of the multidisciplinary team
- Ensure clinical area is prepared and a suitable environment to carry out clinical procedures in the community setting.
- Use IT systems and participate in data collection.
- Provide evidence based rehabilitation and care.
- Maintain excellent communication with patients, relatives and members of the MDT regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a variety of communication skills in accordance with the client group.
- Maintain clear, concise and legible documentation adhering to standards in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council, Health and Care Professions Council and Trust policies.
- Act at all times in a professional manner, which illustrates respect for privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
- Maintain responsibility for the identification of own continuing educational needs and development. Take part in annual appraisal and performance development plan.
- Support the Team Leaders and staff in the implementation of change .
- With guidance from the Team Lead participate in appropriate action relating to complaints, accidents and serious untoward incidents involving patients, staff and visitors.
- Act as a role model by upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace, always ensuring the highest standards of evidence based care.
- Acts as an advocate both for patients and staff
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To work as a Rehabilitation Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of both soft and technical skills. Here are some of the key skills and qualifications that are typically required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills are crucial for interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others is vital, as you'll be working with individuals who may be vulnerable or facing significant challenges.
3. Patient-Centric Approach: It's important to prioritize the needs and preferences of the individuals you support, tailoring your assistance to their specific circumstances.
4. Teamwork: Rehabilitation often involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Being able to collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues from different professions is important.
5. Problem-Solving Skills: You may encounter a variety of challenges and will need to be able to think on your feet, finding creative and effective solutions to support clients.
6. Organizational Skills: Managing your time efficiently and keeping track of multiple cases and administrative tasks is essential in this role.
7. Interpersonal Skills: Building trust and rapport with clients is fundamental to successful rehabilitation.
8. Resilience and Stamina: The role can be physically and emotionally demanding, so resilience and the ability to manage stress are important.
Technical Skills:
1. Understanding of Rehabilitation Processes: A solid grasp of rehabilitation principles and practices, including specific techniques or therapies used depending on the population you work with.
2. Basic First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always essential, having knowledge of basic healthcare procedures and first aid can be beneficial.
3. IT Skills: Familiarity with computer applications for documentation, reporting, and communication.
Qualifications:
- Relevant Qualifications: While specific qualifications may vary, a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or a similar qualification is often preferred.
- Experience: Some employers may require experience in a healthcare or social care setting.
- Background Checks: You will likely need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to work with vulnerable populations.
Optional Skills:
- Knowledge of Specific Conditions: Depending on the setting, knowledge of specific disabilities, mental health issues, or injuries may be beneficial.
- Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting cultural differences to provide appropriate support to diverse populations.
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