Job summary Sutton Health and Care is an innovative partnership of providers working across Sutton (GP Federation; Local Authority; Mental Health Trust and Acute Trust) to provide integrated services for the local community. As partners we have the exciting opportunity to put the shared vision for how health and care can be delivered into reality through the implementation of a service model for the provision of community services (adult and children) that truly integrates health and care, physical and mental health and primary and acute care. We are committed to working with each other and commissioners to co-create a model which when implemented will transform the experience of the people who use services in Sutton and fit the vision of the Sutton Health and Care Plan and the national NHS Long Term Plan. We firmly believe that the partnership will drive transformational change to the benefit of patients and the local health and care system, getting the system to deliver better person-centred outcomes and financial sustainability. Main duties of the job We are looking for an enthusiastic Rehabilitation Assistants to work as part of the Sutton Health and Care at Home service. You will be part of the MDT team that helps to prevent admission from community, accelerate discharge from emergency department and acute medical wards and provide supported discharge through bed and home based intermediate care. You will be working with Nurses, Occupational therapists, Physiotherapists, and Band 4 Rehabilitation assistants in one of the arms of the SHC at Home service. We are innovative and people focused with a 'one team' ethos, which means better quality and more joined up care for our patients and families. The team strives to constantly improve service delivery and contributions from all staff are highly valued. We will provide professional development opportunities and support you to provide great care to our patients. About us Sutton Health and Care is an innovative partnership of providers working across Sutton (GP Federation; Local Authority; Mental Health Trust and Acute Trust) to provide integrated services for the local community. As partners we have the exciting opportunity to put the shared vision for how health and care can be delivered into reality through the implementation of a service model for the provision of community services (adult and children) that truly integrates health and care, physical and mental health and primary and acute care. We are committed to working with each other and commissioners to co-create a model which when implemented will transform the experience of the people who use services in Sutton and fit the vision of the Sutton Health and Care Plan and the national NHS Long Term Plan. We firmly believe that the partnership will drive transformational change to the benefit of patients and the local health and care system, getting the system to deliver better person-centred outcomes and financial sustainability. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £28,622 to £30,225 a year per annum pro rata including HCAS (outer) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 343-6771609-FM-AG-A-Y Job locations St Helier Hospital Carshalton SM5 1AA Job description Job responsibilities If you meet the required person specification criteria and have the appropriate clinical skills, together with commitment, energy and experience then we would like to hear from you. Job description Job responsibilities If you meet the required person specification criteria and have the appropriate clinical skills, together with commitment, energy and experience then we would like to hear from you. Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential Written, verbal and numeric skills to GCSE or similar level NVQ Level 2/3 health related study or equivalent experience Desirable Cavendish Care Certificate Experience Essential Experience of a caring role Experience of working as a member of a team within health or social care Desirable Demonstrable understanding of the roles of members of the multi-disciplinary team Worked as a therapy or healthcare assistant Skills/Knowledge/abilities Essential Demonstrate the understanding of the role of rehabilitation assistant An awareness of health and safety issues Some understanding of issues relating to working in people's homes Demonstrate initiative, organisational and time management skills, ability and willingness to learn new skills Good written, spoken and non-verbal communication skills Values/Behaviour/qualities Essential Put the patient first by being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient Work as one-team - communicate, collaborate and share Respect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening Ability and Confidence to work with other professionals effectively under supervision as part of a team, Able to perform practical tasks effectively and Flexible. Empathetic to needs of a range of clients Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential Written, verbal and numeric skills to GCSE or similar level NVQ Level 2/3 health related study or equivalent experience Desirable Cavendish Care Certificate Experience Essential Experience of a caring role Experience of working as a member of a team within health or social care Desirable Demonstrable understanding of the roles of members of the multi-disciplinary team Worked as a therapy or healthcare assistant Skills/Knowledge/abilities Essential Demonstrate the understanding of the role of rehabilitation assistant An awareness of health and safety issues Some understanding of issues relating to working in people's homes Demonstrate initiative, organisational and time management skills, ability and willingness to learn new skills Good written, spoken and non-verbal communication skills Values/Behaviour/qualities Essential Put the patient first by being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient Work as one-team - communicate, collaborate and share Respect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening Ability and Confidence to work with other professionals effectively under supervision as part of a team, Able to perform practical tasks effectively and Flexible. Empathetic to needs of a range of clients 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 details Employer name Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Address St Helier Hospital Carshalton SM5 1AA Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)