Job summary We are looking for an Band 2 Rehabilitation Assistant to join our In Patient Therapy Service to work alongside our team of Therapists and fellow support staff in the delivery of stroke hospital based interventions for patients receiving therapy interventions. You must be willing to take part in therapy based competencies and have experience working in a health/social care setting This role will involve working as part of a team and supporting activities that ensure the development of the team and the wider service. We operate a 7 day working system which includes a requirement to participate in a weekend roster for which you would receive days off in the week. You must also be willing to work flexibly and contribute to the late cover working until 6pm on a rota basis. Previous applicants need not apply. Main duties of the job We are looking for a Band 2 Rehabilitation Assistant to join our In Patient Therapy Service to work alongside our team of Therapists and fellow support staff in the delivery of hospital based interventions for stroke patients receiving therapy interventions. This role will involve working as part of a team and supporting activities that ensure the development of the team and the wider service. We operate a 7 day working system which includes a requirement to participate in a weekend roster for which you would receive days off in the week. About us We are looking for a Band 2 Rehabilitation Assistant to join our In Patient Therapy Service to work alongside our team of Therapists and fellow support staff in the delivery of hospital based interventions for stroke patients receiving therapy interventions. This role will involve working as part of a team and supporting activities that ensure the development of the team and the wider service. We operate a 7 day working system which includes a requirement to participate in a weekend roster for which you would receive days off in the week. Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for a Band 2 Rehabilitation Assistant to join our In Patient Therapy Service to work alongside our team of Therapists and fellow support staff in the delivery of hospital based interventions for stroke patients receiving therapy interventions. This role will involve working as part of a team and supporting activities that ensure the development of the team and the wider service. We operate a 7 day working system which includes a requirement to participate in a weekend roster for which you would receive days off in the week. Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for a Band 2 Rehabilitation Assistant to join our In Patient Therapy Service to work alongside our team of Therapists and fellow support staff in the delivery of hospital based interventions for stroke patients receiving therapy interventions. This role will involve working as part of a team and supporting activities that ensure the development of the team and the wider service. We operate a 7 day working system which includes a requirement to participate in a weekend roster for which you would receive days off in the week. Person Specification KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE Essential Previous employment with a healthcare setting (18 months) A basic understanding of the needs and issues concerning illness and disability An understanding of the issues when working in service user's own homes Demonstrate an interest in working with individuals within the clinical remit of Inpatient Therapies A basic understanding of rehabilitation with acutely unwell patients Desirable Experience of working in an inpatient/outpatient setting Experience of dealing with patients with complex needs and their carers Understand needs of the specific client group Knowledge of the client group and evidence of related training QUALIFICATIONS Essential English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (AE) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application Competence based level 2 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role Desirable Competent / able to evidence the completion of competencies in relevant field Moving and Handling Customer Care Basic food hygiene certificate COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS Essential Ability to manage own time effectively and prioritise tasks appropriately Demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours Demonstrate ability to work in a team Good communication skills (oral and written) Ability to use initiative and be aware of limitations Motivational skills Previous experience working with and communicating with the public COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES) Essential Good communication Skills Ability to work as a team member Ability to work in a busy environment Able to use own initiative Desirable Knowledge of the client group and evidence of related training Person Specification KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE Essential Previous employment with a healthcare setting (18 months) A basic understanding of the needs and issues concerning illness and disability An understanding of the issues when working in service user's own homes Demonstrate an interest in working with individuals within the clinical remit of Inpatient Therapies A basic understanding of rehabilitation with acutely unwell patients Desirable Experience of working in an inpatient/outpatient setting Experience of dealing with patients with complex needs and their carers Understand needs of the specific client group Knowledge of the client group and evidence of related training QUALIFICATIONS Essential English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (AE) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application Competence based level 2 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role Desirable Competent / able to evidence the completion of competencies in relevant field Moving and Handling Customer Care Basic food hygiene certificate COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS Essential Ability to manage own time effectively and prioritise tasks appropriately Demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours Demonstrate ability to work in a team Good communication skills (oral and written) Ability to use initiative and be aware of limitations Motivational skills Previous experience working with and communicating with the public COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES) Essential Good communication Skills Ability to work as a team member Ability to work in a busy environment Able to use own initiative Desirable Knowledge of the client group and evidence of related training 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 Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Address Calderdale Royal Hospital Salterhebble Halifax HX3 0PW Employer's website