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.

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

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.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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