Rehabilitation Assistant - Surrey Downs H&C

at  Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

2. To implement therapy programmes both to individuals and provide feedback to therapists

• To carry out programmes devised by therapists using a range of techniques which the post holder has been deemed competent to do.
• To plan patient care plans for the approval of the appropriate neuro clinician and implement them, reviewing patient progress and adapting the plan as needed.
• Provide feedback at all stages of patients progres
• To work jointly with neuro clinicans in cases which are complex
• To be responsible for assessing and managing clinical risk in relation own caseload, seeking guidance where appropriate
• Will not attempt any procedure without appropriate training and being deemed as competent to carry it ou

interpersonal skills, especially when a patient has barriers to understanding.

• To liaise with family, carers or other involved with a patients care in order to teach exercise programmes for them to supervise

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

• To carry own patient caseload, assessing and treating patients as allocated by senior therapist. Monitor patient and progress according to patient care plan, in order to maximise each individual patient’s functional ability.
• To carry out routine assessments as well as more skilled assessments (selected neuro pts ,simple stairs assessments, discharge from acute settings in conjunction with the Stroke Supported Discharge Team)
• To undertake specific skilled support work to aid the rehabilitation of patients living in their own homes. Where patients have complex needs, this is carried out in conjunction with qualified clinicians
• Enable the delivery of effective and efficient rehabilitation teamwork to patients whilst providing appropriate support and communication to relatives and carers.
• To participate in creating a culture of patient centred rehabilitation and enablement rather than being cared for and use every opportunity to promote a healthy lifestyle and prevent accidents

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To carry out assessments of patients’ needs as directed by Neuro Clinicians

• Walking aid assessments, bathing assessments and assessments for

specific pieces of equipment as requested by therapy or nursing staff.

• More in depth assessments of patients deemed suitable by Neuro

Clinicians these may include certain routine neuro patients, more complex generic assessments of patients needs, initial assessment of patients discharged from Acute settings to check they are safe and determine any unmet needs which can then be addressed

• To be able to identify more complex issues that need assessment by

qualified clinicians

1. To implement therapy programmes both to individuals and provide feedback to therapists

• To carry out programmes devised by therapists using a range of techniques which the post holder has been deemed competent to do.
• To plan patient care plans for the approval of the appropriate neuro clinician and implement them, reviewing patient progress and adapting the plan as needed.
• Provide feedback at all stages of patients progres
• To work jointly with neuro clinicans in cases which are complex
• To be responsible for assessing and managing clinical risk in relation own caseload, seeking guidance where appropriate
• Will not attempt any procedure without appropriate training and being deemed as competent to carry it out

1. To contribute to the evaluations of therapeutic interventions including planning discharge

• To set SMART goals with patients, adapting them as the patient

progresses.

• To be able to monitor progress with appropriate outcome measures,

adjusting treatment as appropriate.

1. To be able to prioritise work load

• To plan day-to-day workload
• To be able to identify factors involved in making decisions with regard to

prioritisation

• To be able to prioritise the referrals to rehabilitation assistants on a daily

basis.

1. To provide support to clients, their carers and other professionals involved in a patients care

• To use listening skills and be aware of the issues and of how to respond to

questions and anxieties. This requires empathy, sensitivity and good

interpersonal skills, especially when a patient has barriers to understanding.

• To liaise with family, carers or other involved with a patients care in order to teach exercise programmes for them to supervise.

1. To participate within the multi-disciplinary team within the Neuro Service

• To attend weekly patient review meeting and make contributions to goal

setting, and the review process.

1. To participate in writing progress notes

• To maintain timely patient progress notes
• To abide by the record keeping standards of SDHC

1. To be involved in service projects and developments

• To contribute to and support any projects for improving the Neuro service

1. To keep clinical skills updated by attending study days and training

2. To maintain personal and professional development

• To take part in CPD
• Attend in-service training above.
• To participate in SDHC’s appraisal scheme and formulate a personal

development plan

• To participate in Clinical supervision

1. To fulfil any specific tasks as requested by the Team Leader or other therapists
2. To maintain complete confidentiality of all information concerning patients that may be known or acquired in the course of work.
3. To adhere to all policies and procedures of the Neuro Rehabilitation Service and