Rehabilitation Support Worker/ Healthcare Assistant inWoolwich inWoolwich PUBLISHED WED 6 NOV 2024

Band 3: £28,622 to £30,225 a year pa inc PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY BLOOD PRESSURE BLOOD SUGAR CLINICAL DECISION UNIT HOLISTIC MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY RESPIRATORY RATE SOCIAL WORK VENEPUNCTURE

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust rGNKMGB5

Opportunity to work in a supportive multi-disciplinary team, enhancing collaboration between health and social care professionals.

Ability to make a significant impact on patients' lives by promoting their independence and wellbeing through rehabilitation support.

Engagement in a variety of therapeutic activities, leading to diverse work experiences and skill development.

Involvement in innovative care pathways that aim to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, thereby improving the patient experience.

Gain valuable experience in clinical tasks and care planning while working closely with registered therapists and nurses.

Supportive work environment that fosters professional growth, including supervision and reflection on practice.

Contribution to the community by assisting vulnerable patients in crisis and facilitating their recovery in a familiar setting.

The role of "Rehabilitation Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant" with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust in Woolwich involves joining an integrated team that collaborates with the London Borough of Bexley. The team provides holistic assessments for individuals over 18 who are registered with a Bexley GP or reside in the area. Responsibilities include working within a multi-disciplinary team to assist in delivering rehabilitation programs and clinical nursing activities, supporting patients in the community to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. The role also requires engaging patients in therapeutic activities, implementing care plans, and monitoring their progress. The post-holder will perform delegated clinical tasks once trained and is expected to promote patient independence and well-being. Applicants must have basic computer skills, a car for work, and will work under the supervision of registered therapists and nurses. Early application is advised due to high demand.

Applicants are advised to apply early, this vacancy is very likely to close early due to high numbers of applicants.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our integrated team and support the collaboration between Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and the London Borough of Bexley.

The team provides holistic health and social care assessments for people over the age 18 years, who are registered with a Bexley GP and/ or live in the Borough of Bexley .

The team act as a liaison between acute and community settings, by identifying the most appropriate onward referrals and initiating integrated care pathways, ensuring seamless provision of care and on- going case management. Referrals are received from Health and Social Care professionals, Medical Teams, General Practitioners, and Ambulance Services

This post will work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, including health and social services colleagues to meet the needs of clients referred to the Rapid Response Team , ensuring the highest possible standards of practice.

This post will involve assisting the physiotherapy occupational therapy and nursing staff in delivering rehabilitation programmes, treatment sessions, and undertake clinical nursing activities.

The post holder will deliver designated individualised care and support plans within the community setting, supporting the Rapid Response Team members by facilitating high quality evidence based practice.

The Rapid Response Team (RRT) is a multi- professional team consisting of Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Advanced Primary Care Nurses, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Social Workers, Health and Social Care Assistants, and administrators. The team aims to avoid unnecessary presentation to hospital and residential care, by supporting community patients who are in crisis and to prevent direct hospital admission from Accident and Emergency and other areas such as Frailty Clinic and Clinical Decision Units.

The Rapid Response team is able to provide community follow up and support and review for up to 5 days.

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Assist patient with activities of daily living

To work closely with the registered therapists, nurses and wider MDT.

Support the implementation if care plans; including therapy plans.

Engage patients in therapeutic activities, monitoring their physical and mental state and progress.

Undertake appropriately delegated clinical tasks once deemed competent i.e. Venepuncture urinalyses wound care monitor blood pressure temperature pulse respiratory rate blood sugar

To engage in supervision, reflecting on and modifying practice where indicated

To promote independence and wellbeing for the patients to regain their previous level of independence as quickly as possible.

You will be working under the direct supervision of the Registered Therapists and Nurses.

You must have basic computer literacy and be able to document care delivered on RiO.

You must be a car driver with access to a car for work

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