Rehabilitation Assistant

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant to join their Staying Steady falls prevention service in Bletchley. This role involves working with a multi-professional team to deliver coordinated assessments and interventions aimed at reducing falls risks for adults. Opportunities for skill development in assessment and treatment are provided, along with a supportive working environment that includes remote options and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Coaching and daily debriefs

Remote working options

CPD sessions

Wellbeing services

Childcare vouchers

Travel discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS or social care settings is essential.
• NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent required.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Undertake skilled support work to aid rehabilitation and promote independence.
• Conduct falls risk assessments at patients' homes.
• Lead group therapy exercises and education sessions.

Skills

Experience in NHS or social care settings

Experience in community or physical rehabilitation settings

Experience delivering group exercise/education sessions

Education

NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care

GCSE level education

Foundation Degree, Otago, or Postural Stability Instructor training (willing to work towards)

Job description

Job Overview

An opportunity has arisen within the CNWL NHS Foundation Trust, Community Health Services, for a Rehabilitation Assistant to join our Staying Steady, falls prevention service. Due to expanding and innovative project work, we are further resourcing our team to carry out this exciting new work. Based in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Staying Steady is a multi-professional team undertaking multifactorial risk assessments and providing solutions such as equipment prescription, advice, signposting, and other interventions to reduce falls risks for adults in Milton Keynes.

This role offers the chance to develop assessment and treatment skills for individuals who have fallen or are at risk of falling. You will work alongside experienced professionals including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Rehabilitation Support Workers, and Consultants to deliver coordinated assessments and goal-oriented interventions.

Interviews will be conducted face-to-face.

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Main duties of the job

1. Undertake skilled support work to aid rehabilitation and promote independence.
2. Provide flexible therapeutic activities under professional guidance.
3. Follow treatment plans developed by health professionals.
4. Work independently, monitoring progress and adapting interventions as needed, including patient assessments.
5. Carry out community interventions, primarily in patients' homes, under professional guidance.
6. Participate in developing assessment and treatment planning skills within a competency framework.
7. Maintain high standards of documentation and communication, including electronic systems.
8. Lead group therapy exercises and education sessions with team support.

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Working for our organisation

We offer coaching, daily debriefs, remote working options, supervision, CPD sessions, QI projects, and volunteering opportunities. You will be provided with a laptop, mobile, uniform, and mileage expenses paid.

Additional benefits include flexible working, annual leave options, pension schemes, employee assistance programs, wellbeing services, discounts, childcare vouchers, salary sacrifice, travel discounts, and season ticket loans.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• Work autonomously within the remit of a Rehabilitation Assistant.
• Operate mainly alone in community settings, managing falls-related cases independently.
• Conduct falls risk assessments at patients' homes using acquired skills and training.
• Discuss functional goals with patients, develop, and implement action plans.
• Develop individual programs with guidance from team professionals.
• Organize and manage group exercise sessions and booking venues.
• Progress treatment plans, including mobility, gait re-education, and home exercises.
• Assess and prescribe equipment, liaising with health professionals and agencies.
• Record and evaluate patient progress, ensuring safety and effective rehabilitation.
• Adapt treatment programs to home environments creatively and practically.
• Maintain accurate patient records meeting CNWL standards.
• Provide education and support to patients, carers, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with other agencies to support patient rehabilitation.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential:

• Experience in NHS or social care settings.
• Experience in community or physical rehabilitation settings.
• Experience delivering group exercise/education sessions.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of falls prevention guidelines/treatment programs.

Qualifications

Essential:

• NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, Foundation Degree, Otago, or Postural Stability Instructor training (willing to work towards).
• GCSE level education.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.

Desirable:

• Otago training.