We have a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Rehabilitation Assistant to join the therapy team at the Oxfordshire Stroke Rehab Unit, Abingdon Community Hospital. You will work under the guidance of a team of therapists providing intensive rehabilitation to stroke survivors.
The multidisciplinary team supports patients on the Oxfordshire Stroke Pathway, to maximise recovery and return to the community. The team consists of occupational therapists, physiotherapists and rehabilitation assistants as well as specialist speech and language therapists, nurses and dieticians.
If you have previous experience providing care or working with people in individual and group settings and have a passion for person-centered rehabilitation, this post may well be for you!
We are a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward-thinking team who work effectively together to deliver high standards of rehabilitation. An active program of in-service and competency-based training is established, with a strong team ethos of learning and development.
The successful candidate will need to be flexible working over 7 days. To hear more about this great opportunity, or to ask any questions, please contact Viv Southcott, Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist or Dipti Mistry, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist on 01865 904922.
Main duties of the job
Working within a multidisciplinary team providing rehabilitation under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner. You will help the service to provide a high quality, efficient intensive rehabilitation service for adult stroke patients in Oxfordshire. Empowering clients to manage their conditions effectively and maximise their potential to reach their goals of self-management, access to their environment and return to previous occupations and involvement in the community.
This role will require a flexible approach to working with the ability to be available across 7 days of the week in line with service need.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job responsibilities
* To support registered and assistant practitioners in the delivery of safe and effective rehabilitative patient care assisting in the provision of prescribed programmes of treatment to patients and other duties under guidance and supervision.
* To liaise effectively by establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with other members of the inter-disciplinary team, patients, carers, and relatives. Accepting and relaying information and messages as required. This may include staff from other agencies or localities when a patient's care is being transferred.
* To participate in the hands-on delivery of patient care.
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Good written and spoken English
* GCSE in English and Maths (or equivalent)
* NVQ 3 or equivalent training
Skills
* Experience working with adults with health needs
* Experience working with clients individually or in groups
* Some understanding of Health and Community Services
* Practical and teaching knowledge to NVQ3 level or equivalent
* Experience in rehabilitation and healthcare services
Experience
* IT Literate
* Ability to manage time effectively
* Ability to plan and organise workload
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata
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