Band 3 - Rehabilitation Support Worker - Barts

Bank Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Greater London seeks an experienced Band 3 Rehabilitation Support Worker to assist in high-quality patient care for stroke patients. This role includes supporting treatment plans, maintaining safety standards, and providing flexible care in community settings. Ideal candidates should have GCSE-level education, relevant training, and strong communication skills. Join a diverse and motivated team and contribute to vital healthcare services.

Benefits

Access to NHS benefits including pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Access to free Core Skills training via Bank Partners

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people in healthcare or similar setting.
• Evidence of recent relevant and appropriate training and CPD.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high quality care to patients on the stroke pathway.
• Support the safe and effective care by maintaining stock and cleanliness.
• Provide patient-centered intervention in various community settings.

Skills

Effective spoken communication in English

Ability to work on own initiative

Good communicator

Team worker

Flexible approach

Education

Good standard of general education, to G.C.S.E. level or equivalent

Job description

St Bartholomew's Hospital (Barts) are searching for an experienced and passionate Band 3 Rehabilitation Support Worker to join their highly skilled team at the Royal London Hospital.

Our group of hospitals provide a huge range of clinical services to people in east London and beyond.

We operate from four major hospital sites (The Royal London, St Bartholomew’s, Whipps Cross and Newham) and a number of community locations, including Mile End hospital. Around 2.5 million people living in east London look to our services to provide them with the healthcare they need.

Job purpose

To assist members of the Stroke Therapies Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) in providing high quality care to patients on the Tower Hamlets stroke pathway by:

• Carrying out treatment plans developed by Physiotherapists (PT), Occupational Therapists (OT) and Speech and Language Therapists (SLT), and by progressing those treatment plans within agreed frameworks.
• Supporting the safe and effective care of patients by maintaining levels of stock, and the cleanliness and safety of equipment, as well as carrying out some administrative duties e.g. completing patient records, referrals, and making resources.
• Providing flexible, patient-centered intervention to support the rehabilitation of Stroke patients in the community setting, including their own homes, out-patient appointments and other local community settings.

Requirements

• Good standard of general education, to G.C.S.E. level or equivalent.
• Evidence of recent relevant and appropriate training and CPD.
• Experience of working with people.
• Knowledge / experience of working in healthcare or similar setting.
• Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions accurately and learn new skills quickly.
• Ability to work on own initiative and manage own caseload.
• Willing to work in community and hospital settings.
• Effective spoken communication in English.
• Ability to communicate information (verbal, non verbal and written) in an accurate, clear and logical manner.
• Ability to understand and work within the Trust’s policies and guidelines.
• Ability to work at moderate to intense physical effort throughout the day.
• Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers.
• Able to use initiative.
• Well motivated to complete tasks.
• Good communicator.
• Reliable and responsible.
• Good time keeper.
• Team worker.
• Flexible approach.

Why Join Barts Health?

• Be part of a diverse and inclusive team committed to excellence
• Access to NHS benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave
• Work in a state-of-the-art facility at the heart of East London
• Contribute to a service that supports over 2.5 million people across London
• Access to free Core Skills training via Bank Partners

Apply now for this superb opportunity by attaching your CV, and a member of our recruitment team will be in contact with you shortly.