Healthcare/Rehabilitation Assistant - Apprenticeship Opportunity
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
The Home First Service comprises of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Community Mental Health Nurses and Rehabilitation Assistants. The service covers the Rapid Response service, Unplanned Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Enhanced Care Home and the Hospice.
The Rehabilitation Assistant will support the qualified professionals and contribute to the assessment, implementation and delivery of care within patient's homes/care homes.
RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete an apprenticeship qualification relevant to your role. As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.
Main duties of the job
Undertake agreed activities with patients / service users under the direct / indirect supervision of the qualified staff. This will include:
1. Complete vital sign checks, bloods and ECGs.
2. Provision of mobility equipment/aids.
3. Provision of compensatory equipment i.e. raised toilet seats/bathboards.
4. Joint visits to support colleagues during moving and handling assessments.
5. Supervision of patients whilst completing rehabilitation programmes, along with training of care home staff where appropriate.
6. Review the patient using standardised therapy and nursing assessments.
7. To report progress of the patient and changes in condition to the appropriate person.
8. To ensure accurate documentation of care within the electronic record keeping programme.
9. To develop clinical competency and skills through the completion of competency based training, and to maintain skills through regular re-assessment and training.
10. To demonstrate sensitivity to the patient and carer's needs by respecting privacy and dignity, whilst maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
11. Develop a rapport with patients/service users/care homes and encourage them to participate in the rehabilitation / healthcare programmes and activities.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
Job responsibilities
Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
If you are interested in this exciting apprenticeship opportunity, please review the attached eligibility document.
Person Specification
Experience
* Demonstrate a keen interest in caring for others.
* Previous experience of caring for patients in a clinical setting.
* Previous experience of working as part of a team.
* Previous experience of supervision of staff.
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.
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
£24,071 to £25,674 a year, per annum, pro rata.
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