Band 4 Rehabilitation Technician – Falls & Fracture Prevention
Job overview
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An excellent opportunity has arisen within the Therapy Services - Falls and Fracture prevention team, for an experienced Rehab Technician to work as part of this multi-disciplinary team delivering intervention to adults who have fallen and are at risk of falls.We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and flexible Rehabilitation Technician to work within the Falls Services.
The service is a specialist community-based team, including home based rehab comprising occupational therapists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation technicians and a specialist nurse. This service is aimed at adults aged 60 and above who have fallen or experienced a fracture of hip, wrist or vertebrae in the past 12 months.
We are looking for a dynamic, organised, and enthusiastic individual to join our established multidisciplinary Falls and Fracture Prevention Service based at Hodgehill Primary care centre. Successful candidate will work alongside, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, Nurse supported by other rehabilitation Technician and administrators.
Main duties of the job
As part of the integrated service provision the post-holder will work within the Falls and Fracture Prevention Team to assist in the prevention of inappropriate hospital admissions, the facilitation of hospital discharge and the provision of home-based treatment in line with the overall objectives of the service.
The post holder will ensure access to urgent and routine therapeutic intervention, provide and monitor treatment programmes at home and ensure referral to long term health and social care interventions. They will work in partnership with patients, carers and other health and social care agencies to promote independence and develop individual plans of care relevant to patient need.
You will be expected to work multi professionally, support other team members’ roles and contribute to the future development of the service.
This is a community post so a car driver and access to a vehicle are essential requirements. The role provides an exciting challenge, supported by comprehensive supervision and training.
The successful candidate will require good written and verbal communication skills and be computer literate. We also hold good links with the university to support students who are on placement with us.In return, we will provide opportunities to work with a variety of complex and noncomplex conditions. Support with learning and development, regular supervision, and appraisal, and participate in the In-service training programme.
Working for our organisation
IMPORTANT- Please ensure you check your Trac account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process.
- Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address.
- Receive and provide accurate and up to date information to and from all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, family, carers, peers, professionals and other agencies.
- Communicate verbally / non-verbally, routine information to multi-disciplinary team members, patients, family, carers, professionals and all agencies.
- Able to motivate, negotiate and encourage patients to participate in their planned programmes of care / rehabilitation.
- Provide advice and support to patients, family and carer’s ensuring that patient care is delivered in the most appropriate way at the most appropriate time.
- Able to plan evaluate and carry out individual programmes of care and rehabilitation under supervision and as prescribed by health care professionals within the team eg exercise programmes, mobility transfers, outdoor mobility etc, trying to build up the confidence of the patient.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Diploma/BTEC in rehabilitation/Foundation degree
Experience
Essential criteria- Relevant experience in delivery direct patient care in a health and social care setting
- Relevant Experience of working/participating in rehabilitation programmes
Other Job Requirement
Essential criteria- Independently mobile with UK driving licence and access to vehicle for work purposes
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria- Able to demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of individuals from diverse social and cultural groups
Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification.We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Birmingham is a fantastic place to live and we serve a wide range of people and communities. BCHC are an advocate of diversity and strive to mirror the community we serve as much possible.
We are committed to and actively promote equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals from all areas of the community who meet the specific criteria are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage/civil partnerships.
Promoting Workforce Equality
In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics.As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible.This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.
In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a ‘Great Place to Work’. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!
Benefits of working for us:
- Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
- Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
- Discounts for local and national retailers
- Dedicated well-being services for all employees
- Flexible working where possible