Job overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a creative, dynamic Band 3 RSW, with a passion for providing patient-centred rehabilitation, to join the trust.
The role sits within the inpatient acute stroke team as part of the Tower Hamlets Stroke pathway. The role will be a full time 37.5 hours substantive role.
You will be part of a large, friendly, highly successful multidisciplinary team, based at the Royal London Hospital (RLH), aiding assessment and delivering rehabilitation to patients on our busy stroke ward. This role is available full time (37.5hrs/wk).
The team comprises Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists and Rehabilitation Support Workers who work alongside other health professionals which may include Dieticians, Clinical Psychologists, and the Medical and Nursing teams.
You will be responsible for supporting the therapy team to deliver highly specialist individualised treatment programmes to service users. You will carry out a wide range of physical tasks requiring a good level of physical fitness.
You will be responsible for assisting the Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists in providing daily care including the implementation of therapy programs and supporting patients with their daily care needs to help them progress towards their rehabilitation goals.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, plenty of initiative and enthusiasm, be confident using technology and can work as a part of the wider MDT.
Main duties of the job
To support the inpatient therapy teams (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy) within the Acute Stroke Unit at the Royal London Hospital in providing high quality patient centered care:
·To assist therapists in the rehabilitation of patients by carrying out treatment plans developed by therapists and by progressing those treatment plans within agreed frameworks.
·To carry out patient assessment and treatment in a wide variety of settings including the ward and gym.
·To facilitate stroke survivors with self-management
·Work autonomously without direct supervision to support patients in their rehabilitation plans using advanced communication and therapeutic handling skills.
·Assist therapists in treatment requiring more than one therapist including those with complex therapeutic handling needs.
·Lead the delivery of Therapist prescribed group exercise and education programmes.
·To autonomously identify need for re-evaluation, progression and termination of interventions
·Modify specific patient treatment programmes by reassessing and progressing as appropriate where agreed by responsible Therapist
·To autonomously identify and order simple aids and adaptations as well as the ordering of Therapy prescribed equipment, aids and adaptations for stroke RSWs.
·To communicate effectively with therapists about patients’ condition.
·To record patient information in a SOAP note format.
·To support patient-centred rehabilitation in order to facilitate timely, safe discharge, reflecting individual choice and maximizing individuals’ independence
·To maintain the set level of stocks and the cleanliness and safety of equipment.
·To participate in site based data collection and reporting.
·To participate in audit under guidance of qualified staff, including participation in team quality improvement projects.
·Support the team to use effective equipment and stock management systems including storage of equipment and ordering of equipment in keeping with service requirements
·To liaise with external service providers to facilitate safe and timely discharge.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. •Good standard of general education, to G.C.S.E. level or equivalent
2. •Evidence of recent relevant and appropriate training and CPD
Desirable criteria
3. •Willingness to follow a training programme which may involve coursework
4. •Evidence of recent relevant further education e.g. N.V.Q. level III in care
Experience
Essential criteria
5. •Experience of working with people
Desirable criteria
6. •Previous experience in the delivery of health care
Knowledge
Essential criteria
7. •Knowledge/ experience of working in healthcare or similar setting
Desirable criteria
8. •Understanding of role of therapists in the rehabilitation of stroke patients
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10. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
11. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
12. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B2 or higher.
13. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)