Job summary PhyllisTuckwell provides palliative and end of life care for people living with anadvanced or terminal illness. Based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, weserve a population of 550,000 across West Surrey and North East Hampshire. RehabilitationAssistant 37.5 hours per week £28,032 per annum WTE Location: Beacon Centre,Guildford Phyllis Tuckwell is looking to appoint a full time RehabilitationAssistant. The role supports high quality rehabilitative palliative care forpatients of Phyllis Tuckwell. The successful applicant will be an integral member of the Living Well teamand wider multi-disciplinary team. Theywill work across our Phyllis Tuckwell sites inoutpatient and group settings as well as in the community, and work withpatients living with advanced disease or a terminal illness, their carers andtheir family. The successful applicant will use a range of interventions toprovide high quality rehabilitative palliative care, enabling a patient todevelop the skills, knowledge and confidence to actively manage their condition.The role will empower patients to maximise their ability to engage inactivities that are meaningful to them, promoting quality of life according totheir preferences, needs and choices. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will: Have a level 3 in Health or Social care orequivalent. Have an understanding of palliative care. Be committed to person centred, high-quality,rehabilitative palliative care for patients, their relatives, and carers. Have experience in and be committed to working aspart of an effective multi-disciplinary team. Have well developed communication skills. Have good information technology skills across arange of platforms. Be self-aware and resilient. Have the skills required to work with groups ofpatients and carers. About us In return we offer: 6 weeks paid holiday plus public holidays Continuation ofNHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%) Clinical Supervision Excellent education and training Employee Assistance Programme Health Cash Plan Scheme Staff Benefit Scheme Blue Light Card Discount Multidisciplinary working within a forward thinkingand supportive organisation This post is subject toan enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to creating adiverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality atits core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respectsour employees unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmlywelcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointmentsare made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, jobrequirements and business need. Job description Job responsibilities Post: RehabilitationAssistant Accountable to: Living Well Team Lead JobPurpose: To supporthigh quality rehabilitative palliative care for patients referred to PhyllisTuckwell, and people within our community, to enable everyone to have the bestpossible experience at the end of life. Towork with patients living with advanced disease or a terminal illness, with theircarers and their family. The role will involveworking in the community, one to one and with groups of people using a range ofinterventions to enable a patient to develop the skills, knowledge andconfidence to actively manage their condition and maximise their ability toengage in activities that are meaningful to them. This will empower patients to live fully and enjoy the bestquality of life possible according to their preferences, needs andchoices. Towork as an integral member of our multi-disciplinary team on the inpatientunit, across our sites and in the community. Responsibilities 1.0 Clinical Towork to support patients, carers and families as individuals or in a group withothers for peer support, to support the development of their skill, knowledgeand confidence in managing their condition and to help to maintain functionalability. To assistcolleagues to assess a patients functional ability and establish what isimportant to them and their goals. To supporta rehabilitative palliative care approach. Tomanage own caseload of patients as delegated by the Living Well Team Lead or aTherapy colleague. Tomotivate patients to be as independent as possible and support their ability toengage in what is important to them including personal care, movement,domestic, social and leisure activities. Tobe responsible for reporting any changes in the patients condition, treatmentplan or progress to members of the multi-disciplinary team. Tounderstand the physical symptoms, emotional and the psychological, social,spiritual and cultural needs of the patient and utilise these to supportimprovements. Followingtraining and supervision, assess and teach patients to use mobility aids and minorpieces of equipment as required. Todevelop knowledge in falls prevention. To supporta patients autonomy by using a range of solutions including information,assistive technology and skills in motivating and facilitating behaviour change. Toknow own limitations and seeking advice from the appropriate professional whenrequired. Tobe able to work alone in the community whilst understanding own competencylevels and scope of practice. To ensureequipment is clean, well maintained and stored appropriately reporting faultsto appropriate colleagues. Toliaise with the multi-professional team including attendance at MDT meeting asrequired. Toread and contribute to patient clinical records to effectively manage delegatedcaseload. 2.0 Administrative Tosupport team working by answering telephone calls, making appointments and roombookings, scheduling, filing, taking and relaying messages, photocopying andprinting. Tomonitor stock and ordering supplies as required. Toclean and maintain equipment and maintain infection control standards in theworking environment. Tohave good IT skill across a range of platforms. 3.0 Communication Tocommunicate effectively with patients and their families and carers withcompassion and by utilising skills that help to motivate and empower. Toutilise effective communication skills to work with a range of people livingwith communication difficulties including hearing, sight and speech and languageimpairment. Togain consent and act in accordance with a patients choices. Towork within the multi-disciplinary integrated team communicating appropriatelyat team meetings. Tomaintain accurate and up to date patient notes in line with professionalstandards and Phyllis Tuckwell policy. 4.0 Professional Towork within established standards and policies to deliver high quality patientcare. Tobe responsible for ensuring a safe working environment in all care settings. Toparticipate in surveys and audits as directed by your line manager. Tobe responsible for time management and organisation of daily workload and schedulesas allocated by senior member of staff. Tomaintain confidentiality according to the Caldicott principles. 5.0 Trainingand Development To participatein statutory and mandatory training. To participatein clinical supervision, one to ones, appraisals / performance review and lookfor opportunities for self and professional development ensuring skills aredeveloping. Tocontribute to service planning. Tosupport HCA colleagues to develop competencies in falls prevention, provisionof walking aids and in engaging patients in and providing opportunities formeaningful activities. 6.0 Safeguarding,Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Role holders are required to understandtheir responsibilities in the safeguarding context, ensuring that PhyllisTuckwell reduces the risk of harm or abuse of adults and children at risk. You are required to: adhereto Phyllis Tuckwells Safeguarding Policy (held on the NEST), which supportsthe local authoritys multi agency safeguarding policy, the law (Care Act 2014)and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards). informthe appropriate PT professional where there is concern that an adult or childmay be at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect. Phyllis Tuckwell iscommitted to an Equal Opportunities approach, valuing, and respecting everyoneas individuals, with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances. This job descriptionis underpinned by Phyllis Tuckwells philosophy, culture, and core values,which actively embrace diversity and inclusion and promotes total team spirit. This jobdescription is current and subject to yearly review in consultation with thejobholder. It is liable to reflect and anticipate necessary changes tosupport the PT strategy. Job description Job responsibilities Post: RehabilitationAssistant Accountable to: Living Well Team Lead JobPurpose: To supporthigh quality rehabilitative palliative care for patients referred to PhyllisTuckwell, and people within our community, to enable everyone to have the bestpossible experience at the end of life. Towork with patients living with advanced disease or a terminal illness, with theircarers and their family. The role will involveworking in the community, one to one and with groups of people using a range ofinterventions to enable a patient to develop the skills, knowledge andconfidence to actively manage their condition and maximise their ability toengage in activities that are meaningful to them. This will empower patients to live fully and enjoy the bestquality of life possible according to their preferences, needs andchoices. Towork as an integral member of our multi-disciplinary team on the inpatientunit, across our sites and in the community. Responsibilities 1.0 Clinical Towork to support patients, carers and families as individuals or in a group withothers for peer support, to support the development of their skill, knowledgeand confidence in managing their condition and to help to maintain functionalability. To assistcolleagues to assess a patients functional ability and establish what isimportant to them and their goals. To supporta rehabilitative palliative care approach. Tomanage own caseload of patients as delegated by the Living Well Team Lead or aTherapy colleague. Tomotivate patients to be as independent as possible and support their ability toengage in what is important to them including personal care, movement,domestic, social and leisure activities. Tobe responsible for reporting any changes in the patients condition, treatmentplan or progress to members of the multi-disciplinary team. Tounderstand the physical symptoms, emotional and the psychological, social,spiritual and cultural needs of the patient and utilise these to supportimprovements. Followingtraining and supervision, assess and teach patients to use mobility aids and minorpieces of equipment as required. Todevelop knowledge in falls prevention. To supporta patients autonomy by using a range of solutions including information,assistive technology and skills in motivating and facilitating behaviour change. Toknow own limitations and seeking advice from the appropriate professional whenrequired. Tobe able to work alone in the community whilst understanding own competencylevels and scope of practice. To ensureequipment is clean, well maintained and stored appropriately reporting faultsto appropriate colleagues. Toliaise with the multi-professional team including attendance at MDT meeting asrequired. Toread and contribute to patient clinical records to effectively manage delegatedcaseload. 2.0 Administrative Tosupport team working by answering telephone calls, making appointments and roombookings, scheduling, filing, taking and relaying messages, photocopying andprinting. Tomonitor stock and ordering supplies as required. Toclean and maintain equipment and maintain infection control standards in theworking environment. Tohave good IT skill across a range of platforms. 3.0 Communication Tocommunicate effectively with patients and their families and carers withcompassion and by utilising skills that help to motivate and empower. Toutilise effective communication skills to work with a range of people livingwith communication difficulties including hearing, sight and speech and languageimpairment. Togain consent and act in accordance with a patients choices. Towork within the multi-disciplinary integrated team communicating appropriatelyat team meetings. Tomaintain accurate and up to date patient notes in line with professionalstandards and Phyllis Tuckwell policy. 4.0 Professional Towork within established standards and policies to deliver high quality patientcare. Tobe responsible for ensuring a safe working environment in all care settings. Toparticipate in surveys and audits as directed by your line manager. Tobe responsible for time management and organisation of daily workload and schedulesas allocated by senior member of staff. Tomaintain confidentiality according to the Caldicott principles. 5.0 Trainingand Development To participatein statutory and mandatory training. To participatein clinical supervision, one to ones, appraisals / performance review and lookfor opportunities for self and professional development ensuring skills aredeveloping. Tocontribute to service planning. Tosupport HCA colleagues to develop competencies in falls prevention, provisionof walking aids and in engaging patients in and providing opportunities formeaningful activities. 6.0 Safeguarding,Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Role holders are required to understandtheir responsibilities in the safeguarding context, ensuring that PhyllisTuckwell reduces the risk of harm or abuse of adults and children at risk. You are required to: adhereto Phyllis Tuckwells Safeguarding Policy (held on the NEST), which supportsthe local authoritys multi agency safeguarding policy, the law (Care Act 2014)and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards). informthe appropriate PT professional where there is concern that an adult or childmay be at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect. Phyllis Tuckwell iscommitted to an Equal Opportunities approach, valuing, and respecting everyoneas individuals, with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances. This job descriptionis underpinned by Phyllis Tuckwells philosophy, culture, and core values,which actively embrace diversity and inclusion and promotes total team spirit. This jobdescription is current and subject to yearly review in consultation with thejobholder. It is liable to reflect and anticipate necessary changes tosupport the PT strategy. Person Specification Education, Training and Self-Management Essential Good problem solving and organisational skills. Ability to work autonomously to plan and prioritise. Able to reflect on and appraise own performance. Have the ability to cope with stressful and emotionally demanding situations. Commitment to personal development and training. Competent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise. Ability to support patient and their families to express concern and distress. To work effectively and efficiently with groups of patients, their families and carers. To be self-aware. Flexible, motivated, and self-directed. Good attendance and punctuality record. To be professional in appearance and conduct. Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent including a pass in English. Level 3 in Health or Social care or equivalent. Written Communication Essential Effectively communicate in an accurate, clear and concise way understand the importance of timely record keeping and reporting any changes in a patients condition to colleagues. Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of patient confidentiality. IT literacy with skills including word, excel, smart phone technology and electronic diaries or willingness to learn. Car driver with a valid driving license and able to travel to a patients home, between sites or to a community venue. Desirable Experience of using electronic patient records. Team Working Essential Willingness to follow guidance and to use own initiative within areas of competence. To be aware of benefits of diversity amongst colleagues and patients and need for inclusion. Desirable Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience Essential An understanding of palliative care and the benefits of a rehabilitative approach. Commitment to providing high quality, person centred, rehabilitative palliative care to patients, their relatives, and carers. Understanding of the importance of Health and Safety and having a commitment to complying with PT. Have experience in working with groups of patients or have a willingness to develop the skills needed for this. Desirable At least two years experience of working in a health or social care environment. Experience of working with people living with advanced illness or long-term conditions. Understanding and experience of caring for people at end of life and with palliative care needs. Person Specification Education, Training and Self-Management Essential Good problem solving and organisational skills. Ability to work autonomously to plan and prioritise. Able to reflect on and appraise own performance. Have the ability to cope with stressful and emotionally demanding situations. Commitment to personal development and training. Competent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise. Ability to support patient and their families to express concern and distress. To work effectively and efficiently with groups of patients, their families and carers. To be self-aware. Flexible, motivated, and self-directed. Good attendance and punctuality record. To be professional in appearance and conduct. Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent including a pass in English. Level 3 in Health or Social care or equivalent. Written Communication Essential Effectively communicate in an accurate, clear and concise way understand the importance of timely record keeping and reporting any changes in a patients condition to colleagues. Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of patient confidentiality. IT literacy with skills including word, excel, smart phone technology and electronic diaries or willingness to learn. Car driver with a valid driving license and able to travel to a patients home, between sites or to a community venue. Desirable Experience of using electronic patient records. Team Working Essential Willingness to follow guidance and to use own initiative within areas of competence. To be aware of benefits of diversity amongst colleagues and patients and need for inclusion. Desirable Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience Essential An understanding of palliative care and the benefits of a rehabilitative approach. Commitment to providing high quality, person centred, rehabilitative palliative care to patients, their relatives, and carers. Understanding of the importance of Health and Safety and having a commitment to complying with PT. Have experience in working with groups of patients or have a willingness to develop the skills needed for this. Desirable At least two years experience of working in a health or social care environment. Experience of working with people living with advanced illness or long-term conditions. Understanding and experience of caring for people at end of life and with palliative care needs. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Phyllis Tuckwell Memorial Hospice Ltd Address Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care Gill Avenue Guildford Surrey GU2 7WW Employer's website