Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
• To work autonomously in the community setting under the direction of a registered practitioner within the integrated multi-professional ESD and neuro rehab team.
• To work in a ward environment to support patients on the ESD pathway, working closely with the ward Multidisciplinary team on the ward and within the ESD/CNRS
• To be responsible for assessing patient's physical and functional needs, interpreting, planning and implementing therapy interventions for patients with stroke and neurological problems.
• To use clinical judgement to evaluate patient progress, including the recording of objective and subjective measurements.
• To manage own caseload of patients who require ongoing management and support with complex needs and to plan and prioritise own workload.
• To undertake duties delegated and supervised by a registered professional and following prescribed packages of care
• To keep the patient at the centre of care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making.
*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Educated to minimum GCSE level or equivalent grade A-C, including English
* RSA/OCR stage II - NVQ Level 3 in health and Social Care or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
* GCSE or equivalent qualification in Math's, Biology and Food Technology
* 'A' level qualification or other post ideally in healthcare
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of working in rehabilitation in health/social care environment at band 3 level or equivalent
* Experience of working with people with neurological problems
* Experience / knowledge of rehab principles
Desirable criteria
* Has worked as a Rehabilitation Assistant in the past
* Experience of working with people with neurological problems
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
* Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
* Good communication (verbal, written, non-verbal) skills
* Has a working knowledge of history taking and documentation
* Ability to record messages and information in an accurate and concise way
* Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
* Ability to work well within a team as well as individually
* Good organisation skills (e.g. organising activities, groups, following a plan of care)
* Observational skills
* Good self/time management skills e.g. manage own workload
* Basic computer skills
Desirable criteria
* Proven record of Multidisciplinary working
* Experience using SystmOne
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential criteria
* Professional attitude
* Caring, approachable and courteous manner
* Maintains confidentiality
* Team Player
Physical Requirements
Essential criteria
* The ability to: kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
* Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
* Must have access to a personal car and the ability to drive independently around the locality, due to the radius covered and lack of public transport in some area
Other
Essential criteria
* Able to work shifts and unsocial hours when required including flexibility to work over seven days per week
* Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
* Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working being flexible in approach and attitude
* Recognise and upholds Trusts PRIDE values
Here at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) we are dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion. We deliver many of the NHS services that are provided outside of hospital and in the community such as physical, mental health and specialist services.
We are a health and social care organisation, offering a wide range of services, including:
* Integrated physical and mental health services for adults and older people;
* Specialist mental health and learning disability services;
* Children and young people's mental health services;
* Children's community services in Peterborough;
* Social care;
* Ground-breaking research
We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. For further information about our positive equality, diversity and Inclusion work, please visit
CPFT is looking to build upon its pool of temporary workers with Temporary Staffing Services (TSS). You will be asked at interview if you would be willing to register with TSS. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to take on additional hours that are flexible around your personal circumstances.
Please be advised that in line with the WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List, 2020 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust currently are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates whose country of residence is classed as a 'Red List' country.
Applicants who require entry into the UK will be required to provide a valid police certificate from the relevant authority from each country (except the UK) where the applicant has been present for 12 months or more, 10 years before the date of visa application, while aged 18 or over.
If you are successful at interview you will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS (if appropriate), references and Occupational Health. To ensure a smooth process please bring all identity documents to your interview. A list of required identity documents will be attached to your interview invitation.
All communications will be sent to you via TRAC Systems. By applying for this post you are agreeing to CPFT transferring the information contained in this application to TRAC. If you are made an offer, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
* Rehabilitation Assistant (Neuro) JDPS B4 (PDF, 209.0KB)
* CPFT Values (PDF, 114.7KB)
* CPFT Mindful Employers (PDF, 51.3KB)
* CPFT Accommodation (PDF, 296.6KB)