University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) are searching for a passionate Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant to join their highly skilled team.
UCLH is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population.
We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.
Job Purpose
To provide both clinical and administrative support to the Allied Health Professional staff within areas of the service. These posts are rotational within the following care teams:
* Neurorehabilitation Unit
* Upper Limb Rehabiliation
* Stroke Services
* Neurology
* Neurosurgery
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* To work under the supervision of AHP and nursing staff in the performance of specific tasks for an individual or group of patients, as part of their goal directed treatment and rehabilitation programmes. Such tasks may include:
o Assisting the patients with functional activities of daily living (e.g. personal care)
o Working directly with the therapist to deliver rehabilitation
o Use of rehabilitation equipment as instructed by therapist
o Working alone on a ward delivering treatment as specified by therapy staff
o Assist qualified staff in the provision of adaptive equipment
o Assist patients with communication and swallowing difficulties to use strategies advised by the Speech and Language Therapist.
o To assist patients with structuring and sequencing tasks using cognitive strategies as directed by the psychologist.
o To provide simple nutritional advice to patients and their carers within their scope of practice under supervision of the dietitian.
o To work with nursing staff to ensure patients are dressed and ready for their therapy sessions.
Requirements
* 2 GCSEs including English/ equivalence English qualification.
* NVQ3 or equivalent.
* Healthcare working.
* Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving.
* Working with the general public.
* Good formal and informal communication.
* Working without direct supervision.
* Good level of written and spoken English.
* Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines.
* Able to organise workload flexibly.
* Able to work as part of a team.
* Ability to reflect/question/evaluate own practice (evidence of CPD) and identify own training needs.
* Computer literacy – Microsoft word, power point and excel.
* Demonstratable understanding of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
* To prepare patients for treatment and assist the clinician when required.
* To prepare and maintain a safe and clean treatment area, tidying up after use, to reduce the risk of infection.
* To visit patients’ homes on Home Assessments and measure for and fit aids under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
* To assist qualified staff in the treatment of heavily dependent patients, this includes the use of hoists, patient handling equipment, standing frame or tilt table etc.
* To update patient clinical records in a concise, accurate and timely manner in line with UCLH and professional standards and input appropriate statistics onto spreadsheet/database.
* To participate in the collation of information relevant to audit and data analysis.
* To be aware at all times of the needs of the patient during illness or disability, to promote and encourage independence and restoration of function and to reinforce advice and patient education.
* To comply with the Trust Manual handling Policy and Local Therapeutic Guidelines when moving heavy equipment and patients.
* To deal with day to day hazards of infection and contact with body fluids, smells and noise.
* To comply with food handling standards and wheelchair safety precautions as directed by line manager.
* To encourage patients and carer participation in individual and group treatment sessions to help promote maintenance and improvement in independence.
* To communicate with empathy and tact when dealing with patients with cognitive impairments, complex physical disability and challenging behaviour, thus achieving a therapeutic relationship.
* To be involved in ward based training of staff regarding nutritional screening, supplements and snacks.
* To be responsible for observing, assessing and communicating changes in patient’s condition to a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits
* Access to free Bank Partners Core Skills training.
* Ability to self-book shifts with a weekly pay system.
* Opportunity to book and monitor shifts using online timesheet.
* Priority of shifts over all agency workers.
* We operate with an open-door policy.
* Competitive pay.
Apply now for this superb opportunity by attaching your CV, and a member of our recruitment team will be in contact with you shortly.
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