Rehabilitation Assistant

St Peter & St James Hospice; Lewes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Monthly occupational health clinics

20% discount in charity shops

Job summary

St Peter & St James Hospice in East Sussex is seeking a compassionate Rehabilitation Assistant to join our Therapy Team across the hospice, community and Living Well services. You will support patients to achieve personal rehabilitation goals and provide practical and emotional support to families and carers.

The role involves delivering mobility/ADL programmes, risk assessments, and group activities, with multidisciplinary teamwork and ongoing development opportunities in a specialist

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or relevant hospice experience.
• Experience in a hospice, therapy department or care setting.
• Understanding of the role of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy in patient care.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Good IT skills including MS Office and electronic patient records.
• Access to own vehicle for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of rehabilitative palliative care programmes under supervision.
• Assist patients to work towards rehabilitation goals, maximising independence and quality of life.
• Deliver delegated rehabilitation interventions (mobility, exercises, ADLs, breathlessness management).
• Support with rehabilitation equipment and aids and home visits.
• Plan and deliver group activities in Living Well Centre.
• Conduct home visits and basic risk assessments.
• Maintain patient records and outcome measures.
• Manage workload including appointments and equipment orders.
• Collaborate with colleagues, volunteers and external professionals.
• Participate in MDT meetings, supervision and training.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good IT skills

Ability to work with multidisciplinary

Organisational skills

Access to vehicle for home visits

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

SystmOne

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who is passionate about helping people maintain their independence and quality of life?

As our Rehabilitation Assistant, you will work alongside our Therapy Team to support patients across the hospice, community and Living Well services. You'll play a vital role in delivering rehabilitative palliative care, helping patients achieve their individual goals while providing valuable support to families and carers. If you are caring, proactive and enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team, we'd love to hear from you.

• Location: St Peter & St James Hospice, North Common Road, North Chailey, East Sussex, BN8 4ED
• Hours:37.5,5 days a week (Mon - Fri)
• Contract: Permanent full-time
• Closing Date: 22nd November,interviews will take place on the 26th November.

What you'll be doing

• Support the delivery of rehabilitative palliative care programmes under the guidance of qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
• Assist patients to work towards their individual rehabilitation goals, maximising independence, function and quality of life.
• Deliver delegated rehabilitation interventions, including mobility practice, exercise programmes, activities of daily living, breathlessness management and transfer practice.
• Support patients and carers in the safe use of rehabilitation equipment and aids.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of group activities and programmes within our Living Well Centre.
• Undertake home visits, environmental screenings and basic risk assessments in line with agreed procedures.
• Provide compassionate practical and emotional support to patients, families and carers.
• Monitor and report changes in patients' condition, progress or risks to the supervising therapist and wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate patient records, outcome measures and risk assessments using agreed systems and documentation standards.
• Manage an allocated workload, including appointment scheduling, equipment ordering and administrative duties.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and external healthcare professionals to provide coordinated patient care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, supervision, training and competency development activities.

What we're looking for

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or relevant experience within a hospice, therapy department or care setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of a care or rehabilitation environment.
• Understanding of the role of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy within patient care.
• Knowledge of palliative care and rehabilitative palliative care principles.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to meet individual needs.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook and electronic patient record systems.
• Ability to recognise changes in a patient's condition and elevate concerns appropriately.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Ability to work independently within agreed competencies whilst seeking guidance when required.
• A flexible approach to work and commitment to supporting the needs of the wider hospice service.
• Access to your own vehicle for home visits.

The following would be advantageous but are not essential:

• NHS Care Certificate.
• Previous experience working as a Band 3 Rehabilitation or Therapy Assistant.
• Experience supporting patients in group settings.
• Experience using SystmOne.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of patients and their families.
• A rewarding role within an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team.
• The chance to develop your rehabilitation skills within a specialist palliative care environment.
• Ongoing training, supervision and professional development opportunities.
• A values-led organisation committed to compassion, respect, excellence and teamwork.
• The opportunity to contribute to innovative, person-centred rehabilitative palliative care services.

If you are a caring, enthusiastic and organised individual who is committed to helping people live as well as possible for as long as possible, we would love to hear from you.

Please find the full job description and person specification at the top of the page.

If you have any questions about the role or require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Katie DimelowRehabilitation Service Lead by emailing [e-mail].

The Organisation

St Peter & St James Hospice is a leading provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for our Mid-Sussex community.

People affected by life-limiting illness are central to everything we do and it is our mission to ensure they receive the best possible care, in the right place, at the right time.

Our services are free of charge can be accessed at home, in a care setting, or at the Hospice in North Chailey.

We achieve our goals through the organisation’s talented people, by attracting, retaining and developing a highly skilled, diverse and engaged workforce.

Over 150 employees and 400 volunteers work in a variety of roles across our Clinical Services, Retail and Support Functions. If you're looking to put your skills to use in an organisation that makes a difference for its local community and values Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence and Inclusivity then

The Benefits

• 27 days holiday
• Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• Monthly occupational health clinics
• 20% discount in our charity shops

Our people

"I worked in Housekeeping, then on the In-Patient Unit and am now in the Community Team undertaking a degree supported by the Hospice."

• Dr Rob Kidway
• Speciality Doctor

"It's the people we work with and the community we serve that make it such a special place."

"I've been here for nearly 25 years and continue to enjoy supporting our patients, their loved ones and carers both at home and at the hospice."

• Vrishali Pawar
• People Services Assistant

"If you have the appetite to develop your skills, you are encouraged and empowered to learn and grow within the organisation."

• Jon Anderson
• Community Clinical Nurse Specialist

"Being a part of someone’s end of life care and supporting their loved ones through their grieving process is a real privilege."

• Jess Stobbart

"Working here, I've learnt that the smallest actions can create the biggest changes in people's lives."

Our people are our strength. We value diversity and inclusion so encourage applications from everyone, regardless of race, national origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.

Please ensure you have your own means of transport as the hospice is not accessible by bus and is located on a main road without public footpath. Our precise location can be found here: https://stpjhospice.org/contact-us/

If you have any questions about this vacancy or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact us on [e-mail].

Please note we may shortlist and interview candidates as applications are received. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory results from pre-employment checks (right to work, references, Occupational Health, and DBS if applicable).