HCA/Rehabilitation Assistant

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Rochford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Excellent NHS pension

Staff discounts

£8K relocation package

Season ticket loans

Job summary

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST is seeking a clinician to assist the senior team in delivering care and rehabilitation to patients at home after acute events, aiming to maximise independence and person-centred outcomes.

Work within a multidisciplinary team, support therapists, and contribute to care planning. The role includes infection control, supervision, and taking part in activity of daily living support for patients, with benefits such as 27 days holiday and NHS pension.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct care and rehabilitation of patients in home settings.
• Support therapists and senior team in assessment, visits, and treatment planning.

Job description

To assist the senior team in providing care and physical rehabilitation to people who require short team period of recovery in their own homes following an acute event or deterioration that may or may not have resulted in an acute hospital stay. The aim is to provide person centred rehabilitation to enable patients to reach their maximum potential and live asindependently as possible., To work as part of the multidisciplinary team and when necessary on own initiative.To provide direct care and rehabilitation to the patients served by the team.To act in a manner that protects and maintains the patient's sense of dignity and respect, while observing their individual religious and cultural practices. Encourage patients to participate in activities of daily living and facilitate their active involvement in therapeutic activities.Assist the patient work towards to rehabilitation goals to enhance independence and wellbeing.Ensure active involvement in manual handling of patients as required - in line with the Trust's Manual Handling Policy.To work within the guidance of the Infection Control Policy and wearing appropriate protective clothing at all times.Observe record and report changes in the patients' health and environment to senior staff.To be familiar with the steps to be taken in medical emergencies and act accordingly.Complete observations including urinalysis and blood sugar monitoring as required. Assist the senior team with prelim visits, first visits and review visits to patients.Work directly with the therapists within the team to support them providing effective assessment and treatment including in the in-patient beds if necessary.Assist in planning work together with the senior team.Assist in contributing to care planning and risk management plans.
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
  27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.