MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

• Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, to facilitate holistic reablement for patients.
• Work under the guidance and clinical supervision of the locality team including ward and community staff.
• To work as a part of a team to provide an 8-8, 7 -day service for the reablement of patients.
• Must be able to provide, receive and feedback routine information which requires tact and persuasive skills.
• Ability to persuade patients to co-operate in their reablement programme; tact and re- assurance required when dealing with patients.
• Begin working towards the completion of work-based Rehabilitation Support Worker and Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
• Completion of the Ageing well competencies training programme.
• Actively participate in own wider learning, including clinical supervision and peer supervision
• Work alongside clinical facilitator to achieve venepuncture competency, as required.
• Work within parameters of own job description, monitor own progress; strive to improve practices and performances as services
• Assist the patient to achieve their reablement goals using a range of specific activities, primarily on an individual basis, but also in groups, without direct supervision. This may include activities for developing independence in daily living skills, e.g., supporting with personal care and promoting a return to normal function and activity as appropriate: support and encourage the appropriate use of aids/equipment and reinforce self-care wherever possible.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

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