Therapeutic Rehabilitation Assistant - Hothfield

Active Care Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days + bank holidays

Birthday off

Nest Pension

Medicash Health Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Active Care Group is recruiting a Therapeutic Rehabilitation Assistant to join the Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in Kent. The role supports ward-based care and, later in shifts, delivers prescribed rehabilitation interventions under supervision of therapists.

We expect flexibity across a 7-day rota with full-time hours (37.63 per week) and a salary of £26,351.55 FTE per annum pro rata. Applicants should have healthcare experience, strong communication and teamwork, and be willing

Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare, rehabilitation or therapy environment.
• Understanding of disability and neurological conditions.
• Willingness to undertake specialist training as part of induction.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills.
• Desirable: experience with neurological conditions or brain injury.
• Desirable: experience delivering delegated therapy programmes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rehabilitation programmes as prescribed by therapists.
• Undertake treatment sessions or components of treatment under guidance and risk assessments.
• Support patients with mobility, transfers and self-care.
• Assist with personal care and ward-based rehabilitative activities.
• Maintain timely, accurate and confidential clinical documentation.
• Identify changes in patient condition and report to supervising therapist.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team and participate in handovers and planning meetings.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Come and join the UK’s 4th largest independent provider in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone. We have a wonderful opportunity for Therapeutic Rehabilitation assistants/Rehabilitation Assistants to join our friendly team at our Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, Kent. At Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, we look after adults with a brain injury or other neurological condition. We’re committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible. The Therapeutic Rehabilitation Assistant works as a key member of the rehabilitation therapy team and provides targeted, delegated rehabilitation programmes prescribed by a therapist. The role acts as a bridge between Rehabilitation Healthcare Support Workers and the Therapy Team. You will spend the first part of the shift supporting ward-based care alongside Rehabilitation Healthcare Support Workers, contributing to personal care and rehabilitative activities, before working with the therapy team later in the shift to deliver prescribed rehabilitation interventions. You will complete specialist induction and advanced training and will work within clearly defined competencies and under the supervision of qualified therapy staff at all times.

What you'll be working:

• Full-time hours 37.63 hours per week
• Location - Hothfield, Kent
• Ability to work flexibly across a 7-day rota and commence shifts at ward start times.
• Salary: £26,351.55 (FTE) per annum pro rata

What you'll be doing:

• Clinical and Rehabilitation Duties
  • Deliver individual and group rehabilitation programmes as prescribed and delegated by the therapists (Band 6 or above).
  • Undertake treatment sessions or components of treatment under guidance, following therapy care plans and risk assessments.
  • Feed back to the therapeutic team regarding adjustments to treatment programmes and factors impacting goal attainment
  • Support patients with mobility, positioning, transfers, self-care and functional rehabilitation activities as directed.
  • Assist with personal care and ward-based rehabilitative activities during the first part of the shift in collaboration with Healthcare Assistants and nursing staff.
  • Observe, monitor, and accurately report patient progress, tolerance and response to treatment to the supervising therapist.
  • Maintain timely, accurate and confidential clinical documentation in line with Active Neuro standards.
  • Recognise own limitations, maintain professional boundaries and seek advice or escalation when required.
• Patient Safety and Quality
  • Deliver care in line with Active Neuro clinical policies, rehabilitation protocols and risk management procedures.
  • Identify and report changes in a patient’s physical, cognitive or emotional condition promptly to the therapy or nursing team.
  • Contribute to infection prevention and control, moving and handling safety, and safeguarding practice.
  • Promote dignity, privacy, equality and patient-centred care at all times.
• Team Working and Communication
  • Work collaboratively with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, psychologists, nursing staff and support workers.
  • Participate in handovers, therapy planning meetings, multidisciplinary meetings and clinical discussions as required.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families and carers, providing reassurance and clear explanations within role boundaries.
• Administrative and Operational Responsibilities
  • Assist with the efficient running of the therapy service under the direction of a qualified therapist.
  • Prepare treatment areas, equipment and resources for therapy sessions and ensure equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored safely.
  • Report equipment faults, supply shortages and safety concerns promptly.
  • Contribute to audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activities as requested.
  • Support administrative tasks related to therapy delivery and patient scheduling as required.
• Professional Accountability and Governance
  • Work within agreed competencies, training and Active Neuro policies at all times.
  • Practice in accordance with Active Neuro’s clinical governance framework and rehabilitation standards.
  • Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection, safeguarding and information governance requirements.
  • Report incidents, near misses and concerns using Active Neuro reporting systems.

What we would like from you:

• Essential
  • Experience working in a healthcare, rehabilitation or therapy environment.
  • Understanding of disability, neurological conditions and rehabilitation principles.
  • Ability to work flexibly across a 7-day rota and commence shifts at ward start times.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills.
  • Willingness to undertake specialist and advanced training as part of induction.
• Desirable
  • Experience working with patients with neurological conditions or brain injury.
  • Experience delivering delegated therapy programmes.
  • Competency in assisting with mobility, transfers and rehabilitation exercises.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Benefits Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials - like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

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