Rehabilitation Support Worker

Barts Health Nhs Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Camden Town is seeking a dedicated Band 3 Rehabilitation Support Worker to join their Rapid Access to Acute Rehabilitation team. The role includes assisting therapists and providing patient-centered care to those with complex rehabilitation needs. Full-time commitment with weekend duties required. A great opportunity for those passionate about rehabilitation and working within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Band 3 Rehabilitation Support Worker preferred.
• Willingness to assist in patient care and therapy programs.
• Ability to commit to full-time and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist the multidisciplinary team in supporting patients.
• Implement therapy programs and assist with daily care needs.
• Support the delivery of delegated treatments and assessments.

Skills

Experience in rehabilitation or neuro-related services

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Barts Health NHS Trust is one of Britain's leading healthcare providers and the largest Trust within the NHS. We are looking for the best talent to work in our ambitious healthcare organisation.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a creative, dynamic Band 3 Rehabilitation Support Worker (RSW), with a passion for providing patient-centred rehabilitation, to join the team.

The role sits within the Rapid Access to Acute Rehabilitation (RAAR) team, part of the acute neuro trauma therapy department at the Royal London Hospital. RAAR is an 8-bed unit that aims to provide early access to rehabilitation for patients with complex rehabilitation needs following brain injury, spinal cord injury and polytrauma. The role is full time (37.5 hrs/wk) and will include working approximately 1 in 6 weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist the multidisciplinary team (Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Neuropsychologist) and nursing staff in supporting patients.
• Implement therapy programs and support patients with daily care needs to help progress towards rehabilitation goals.
• Assist in the assessment and treatment of patients on the RAAR service, including those with complex physical and psychological presentations.
• Assist therapists and/or nurses, work alongside, and carry out delegated treatments, interventions, and functional assessments both individually and in groups.
• Assist nurses with delivering aspects of daily care such as washing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and getting in and out of bed.
• Support the daily running of the therapy service, including taking responsibility for delegated administrative and organisational tasks.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Band 3 Rehabilitation Support Worker (RSW) with experience in rehabilitation or neuro-related services preferred.
• Willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and support patients with complex rehabilitation needs.
• Ability to work the stated full-time pattern and weekend commitments (approximately 1 in 6 weekends).

About Barts Health

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading provider of healthcare. We are committed to improving services for patients and promoting inclusion and belonging for all staff through our WeCare values and inclusive working environment.