An exciting opportunity has arisen within our in-patient Bedded general rehabilitation service in West Hertfordshire. We are looking for a band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant to join the Therapy team and wider MDT working at St Peters Unit, Hemel Hempstead Hospital. This is a service for the rehabilitation of adults presenting with a range of physical dysfunction/or disabilities resulting from injury, illness, surgery or chronic disease. The majority of the patients are referred from an acute hospital and some may be referred from the community settings and establishments. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the team, who has the passion and skills for delivering, and maintaining in the team, a high standard of rehabilitation. You will be working with a multidisciplinary team that includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Healthcare assistants, Pharmacist, Rehabilitation Assistants, Social Workers and Community Care Officers. You can look forward to an award-winning training and development, excellent benefits including assistance with transport, child care, parking and comprehensive pension and health care schemes. This position is 35 hours a week, on a permanent contract To be responsible for a caseload of patients working to agreed treatment objectives and to assist qualified staff in carrying out individual and group treatment. To provide therapy interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team to patient within an agreed scope of practice. Successful completion of core competencies assessed by qualified To be responsible for handing over patient progress and any areas of concern following intervention to the relevant member of ward staff. The Rehabilitation Assistants' role will focus on improving independence and will include promotion of daily living skills, personal care and maintenance of strength and function. Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours! We can offer you:
* A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
* Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
* Flexible working options
* Annual travel card loan
* Training, support and development in your career
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