Advanced Rehabilitation Support Worker Integrated Stroke Pathway

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking an Advanced Rehabilitation Support Worker for the Integrated Stroke Pathway in London. The role focuses on providing high-quality, client-led rehabilitation for stroke patients through assessments and therapeutic interventions. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent skills required.
• Experience as a therapy assistant or in a physical health setting is essential.
• Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and treatments in various settings.
• Assist therapists in patient rehabilitation and carry out treatment plans.
• Lead group exercises and education programs for stroke survivors.

Skills

Clinical reasoning skills

Patient handling skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Formal technical qualification in health-related field

Foundation degree in rehabilitation or equivalent

Job description

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Advanced Rehabilitation Support Worker Integrated Stroke Pathway, London

Client:

Barts Health NHS Trust

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job overview

The innovative Waltham Forest Integrated Stroke Pathway is delighted to be able to further develop the vital role of the Rehab Support Workers (RSW) in providing the intensive and client-led therapy to residents with stroke, with this advanced level role.

The Advanced RSW is a band 4 role, building on practical experience and personal expertise in Stroke care and self-management. The successful post holder will take a leadership and mentoring role to improve practical therapeutic provision and process efficiency along our seamless hospital to home journey. Following the appropriate competency training, they will be able to autonomously carry out assessments both in hospital and community and prescribe and provide simple equipment. This post holder will work as a key member of the pathway, improving communication and flow to reduce carer anxiety and enhance client safety alongside trained colleagues.

Previous experience of Stroke rehabilitation and community working is essential, but equally valued are care, compassion, and communication skills.

This role will be based at Whipps Cross Hospital. For more information, contact Ken Cutting – Clinical Lead Therapist in Stroke at 07757124338 or via email.

Main duties of the job

Supporting the Therapy team within the Stroke Recovery Unit and Community Stroke Team to provide patient-centered care of high quality:

• Assist therapists in patient rehabilitation by carrying out treatment plans and progressing them within agreed frameworks.
• Conduct patient assessments and treatments in various settings including wards, gyms, and patients' homes.
• Undertake formal assessments and reporting, including access visits and cognitive and functional measures.
• Facilitate stroke survivors and their carers in identifying personal self-management goals.
• Work autonomously to support patients' rehabilitation plans using advanced communication and therapeutic handling skills.
• Assist therapists in treatments involving complex therapeutic handling needs.
• Lead the efficiency processes of timetabling and prioritization for Rehab Support Workers (RSWs).
• Lead the delivery of therapist-prescribed group exercises and education programs.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. We aim to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care in east London and beyond. We are committed to promoting inclusion and fostering an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description and person specification outline the key tasks, responsibilities, qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attached documents for detailed information.

Person specification

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent skills in written English, numeracy, and IT.
• Formal technical qualification, e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ in a health-related field, or equivalent experience.
• Foundation degree in rehabilitation or equivalent through in-service development or experience.

Experience

• Relevant experience as a therapy assistant or support worker in a physical health setting.
• Experience in community-based settings.
• Extensive experience working with patients with complex healthcare needs in rehabilitation.
• Experience working with diverse multicultural communities.
• Experience using highly skilled handling to facilitate movement and rehabilitation.
• Experience transferring skills to practical environments.
• NHS experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrate clinical reasoning skills for decision making.
• Assess and treat patients independently.
• High standard of patient handling skills.
• Good knowledge of medical terminology and conditions.
• Understanding of Stroke and self-management in long-term conditions.
• Knowledge of cultural issues relevant to diverse populations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to build good relationships with patients.
• Experience supporting or mentoring others.