Overview
Rehabilitation Assistant – Rotational role at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH). Based in Central London, this position is with the Stroke Therapy team within Therapy and Rehabilitation Services at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN).
The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team, work with individuals with varying abilities, and assist patients with practical aspects of personal and daily life. A flexible approach and the ability to adapt to different work areas are essential.
This post offers the opportunity to work across multiple service areas: stroke, neuro-rehabilitation, acute neuro-medical and neuro-surgery. The post holder will move across these areas to support demand in each team.
Regular supervision and support for continued professional development is offered, with opportunities to work on projects within your peer group.
We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care, education, and research, with a focus on sustainable practice and net-zero aims for direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For informal discussions or further details, please contact the listed individuals below.
Responsibilities
* Work under the supervision of the multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team.
* Assist people with differing abilities and help patients undertake practical aspects of personal and daily life.
* Be adaptable to different work areas and able to move across service areas to support demand.
* Engage in effective communication and maintain a positive approach to managing complex disabilities.
Qualifications
* Good general education.
* Previous experience in a healthcare or community care environment is essential.
* Enthusiasm for assisting people with varying needs and a proactive, customer-focused mindset.
About UCLH
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the UK's most complex NHS trusts, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services across eight sites, including the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and University College Hospital. Our vision is to deliver high-quality patient care, education, and world-class research, with dedicated support services across critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and aim to become a carbon net-zero health service, targeting net-zero for direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Contact for more information
For further details or informal visits, contact: Name: Matt Pountain, Therapy Team Lead Neurosurgery | Email: matthew.pountain@nhs.net
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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