Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated person to be part of the Waltham Forest Rehabilitation Service. The Waltham Forest Rehabilitation Service is a multidisciplinary team consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Assistants and Rehabilitation Practitioners. The team provides short term intensive rehabilitation to patients in their own homes following a period of illness or injury. You will have support from and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centred rehabilitation programmes.
Responsibilities
* Provide patient-centred rehabilitation programmes in patients\' homes as part of a multidisciplinary team, including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Assistants and Rehabilitation Practitioners.
* Work with the therapy staff to promote independence and improve function for people recently discharged from hospital.
Qualifications / Experience
* Relevant experience in a health and social care setting and a base level of Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy knowledge
* Knowledge of patient/client conditions relevant to community rehabilitation
* Ability to work under own direction
* Able to travel to meet the needs of the role
Other information
* COVID-19 Vaccination: We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster.
* Probationary Period: This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
* Induction: New starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training and systems training.
* High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London: 15% of basic salary, with a minimum of £4,551 and maximum of £5,735, pro rata for part-time staff.
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