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Job Summary
The Integrated Community Rehabilitation Services (ICRS) in South Manchester Local Care Organisation are recruiting Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistants into the Community Rehabilitation Team. The successful candidate should be passionate about providing care to residents in their own homes. Although based in one service, there will be opportunities to work with various services that make up the ICRS, including the Community Therapy Team, Community Falls, Post Covid, and Community Neuro Rehab Team.
ICRS provides therapy for patients with a wide range of conditions who may struggle to access outpatient care. The successful candidates will work with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide treatment and interventions as prescribed by qualified clinicians.
The successful applicants should have experience working within health or social care teams, excellent communication skills, and a dedication to high-quality patient care.
Applicants MUST have a UK driving license and access to a vehicle for home visits across South Manchester. Evidence of this will be required; without it, you will not progress to interview.
Main duties of the job
* Work with patients with complex medical conditions.
* Assist in delivering and evaluating evidence-based home exercise and therapeutic programs under supervision.
* Collaborate with the team to develop and maintain clinical skills.
* Undertake delegated tasks from qualified healthcare professionals without direct supervision.
* Support patients in achieving goals, promoting independence and healthy lifestyles.
About Us
MFT is one of England's largest NHS Trusts, with a turnover of over £3bn, creating an integrated health and social care system for 1 million patients annually. We bring together hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, fostering collaboration and innovation. We are a digitally enabled organization with systems like Hive, our Electronic Patient Record launched in 2022. We are committed to diversity, equality, and sustainability, providing opportunities for career development and a supportive working environment.
Job Description
For detailed responsibilities and required skills, please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification under the Supporting Documents. We encourage you to read the Candidate Essentials Guide, which provides information about the Trust, benefits, and application guidance.
Diversity Matters
MFT promotes equality, celebrates diversity, and encourages applications from all backgrounds. If you have any special requirements for your application, contact resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Essential: GCSE/O’ levels in numeracy and literacy.
* Desirable: NVQ II or above in health-related fields.
Experience
* Essential: Understanding of older people's needs, team collaboration, and experience in health or social care settings.
* Desirable: Experience working with older adults/frailty.
Knowledge and Skills
* Ability to teach practical skills, move and handle patients, communicate effectively, and maintain confidentiality.
* Basic IT skills, ability to work within a team, and awareness of policies and legislation.
* Observation skills for monitoring patient progress.
* Desirable: Experience of lone working and exercise delivery.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975; a DBS check is required.
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