Rehabilitation Assistant (IMC at Home)

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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Rehabilitation Assistant in the Wigan Borough Community Division. This is a permanent full time post (37.5 hours) to be working across Monday to Sunday.

We are aiming to recruit suitably qualified, enthusiastic and engaged individuals to our new Intermediate Care at Home Team.

The Team will provide rehabilitation for patients in their own place of residence, and other community settings. Joining up the services provided by the ‘Home first’ Team in addition to Community Therapy, whilst working closely and flexibly with social care colleagues and the existing Intermediate Care Therapy Team who deliver rehabilitation into our existing bedded units.

The ideal candidate will have an open minded and flexible approach, have a ‘can do ‘ attitude and be willing to come into a new initiative to support the development and establishment of the service - have excellent communication skills, Function as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team and the integrated team within Health and Social Care and also the ability to comfortably work across role boundaries.

It is essential for this role that you have the ability to independently travel across the borough to assess, formulate therapy plans and deliver therapy interventions for patients in their own place of residence.

UK NHS experience is essential, along with Level 2 in Health & Social Care.

You must mention your ability to drive in your application to be considered for this post.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is required to work without under supervision, undertaking treatments and decision making within agreed protocols, underpinned by appropriate experience / knowledge.

To promote and sustain independence/wellbeing for the individual in the relevant community setting through a holistic approach that encompasses patient values and beliefs.

There will be an integral part of the Intermediate Care Team and will be expected to discuss progression of future potential changes to patients’ treatment plans with other members of the team.

To work independently, without direct clinical guidance, monitoring response to intervention and providing feedback to the qualified clinician in a timely manner when needed.

To support the Integrated Community Service model within Wigan Borough.

Working for our organisation

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

On-Call

Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical

To work under the clinical supervision of the registered practitioner in implementing rehabilitation/management strategies, being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the work undertaken.

To undertake and implement a specialist treatment programme, under the guidance of qualified staff, as part of multi-disciplinary working.

To promote health and well-being by assisting individuals to access health promotion initiatives.

To assist clinicians and Rehabilitation Practitioners with the management and implementation of group sessions.

To provide support, advice and guidance to families, friends and all those involved in the rehabilitation of the person concerned.

Promote achievement of goals and self-management of condition through patient specific home programmes.

To monitor and record the continuity /carry-over of specific treatment plans in accordance with the individual patient goal, through effective documentation.

To feed back to the appropriate team member when the goal is close to completion / any barriers to attainment of the goal.

Feedback of progression or regression to the appropriate member of the team, for the rehabilitation programme to be modified.

Advise the appropriate team member of any potential or actual problems with patients (e.g., physical/psychological, or functional), which need addressing, via the appropriate means for the severity of the risk assessed situation.

To work within the agreed level of clinical competency as directed by the trust competency framework. Have an awareness of own capabilities within day-to-day work, seeking advice and direction where appropriate.

Ensure that care interventions and patient progress is accurately reported and recorded (written and verbal). Document all interactions and interventions within collaborative IDT notes.

Ensure that information is managed safely and accurately recorded and retrievable.

Attend and participate in meetings as required.

Managerial

Proactively, contribute towards the implementation of local service models, including that of the newly developed and national initiatives such as falls and care of the vulnerable older person.

By utilising knowledge of the wider community services, support professional colleagues to access and refer to the most appropriate service to meet patient needs.

Maintaining accurate and timely patient records in accordance with policies and professional standards.

Participate in team meetings.

Manage time and caseload pressure in a rapidly changing environment, using appropriate prioritisation.

Demonstrate flexibility as the service requires.

Undertake any other professional duty as required within the service, in accordance with training, and experience following consultation with the trained member of the team.

To participate in the non-clinical aspect of team working, such as housekeeping duties, equipment ordering and monitoring, documentation tasks.

Communication and working relationships

To have excellent communication skills to enable effective and professional communication with team members, other clinical staff, and patients and carers.

To demonstrate ability to communicate through email and telephone correspondence effectively and professionally, as well as face to face conversations.

To establish and maintain appropriate clinical relationships with patients to assist in the delivery of effective patient centred care.

Participate in case conferences/meetings and liaise with other disciplines to achieve comprehensive, effective, and holistic ongoing care management planning for the patient.

Demonstrate the ability to communicate information, sometimes of a complex and sensitive nature and respond appropriately to patients, carers, and staff.

Maintain accurate records according to the Trusts standards and ensure that all reports are completed and sent appropriately.

Ensure timely and effective communication with the qualified staff or Team Leader on all team matters.

Responsibility for Finance

Be aware of financial limitations and provide a service in consideration of resources available.

Responsibility for Training

Participate in on going professional development activities. Keep up to date with clinical developments implementing change to clinical practice accordingly, under the supervision of the qualified clinician. Undertake regular clinical supervision sessions in line with Trust Policy.

To be accountable for the completion of own mandatory training, in line with trust policy.

Actively participate in your own personal development plan with your supervisor in order to develop the skills and knowledge required to carry out the responsibilities set out in the job description.

Ensure that personal support and development is gained through performance review, regular supervision and that training needs are identified with subsequent training as appropriate, in line with Trust policy.

Work Circumstances & on-call

To work flexibly including extended hours and weekend working, responsive to service working requirements.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Level 2 in Health & Social Care/Care Certificate or equivalent NHS experience
• Evidence of training/competencies achieved through practical experience

• Level 3/QCF training or equivalent course in relevant area
• GCSE or equivalent in English

Experience

• Experience of effective, skilled communication with patients / relatives/ public.
• Experience of working in a relevant health related area.
• Life skills gained through work or personal experiences.
• Demonstrate willingness to undertake role development competencies within the first 12 months into post and on-going professional development within scope of role.

• Experience of working as part of a busy NHS team or working in a healthcare environment.
• Previous experience of working within a therapy/nursing service.
• Previous experience of working within a Community Team.
• Experience of working with patient’s who may have complex needs.
• Experience of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team working.

Skills

• Ability to use initiative and work alone as well as working as part of a wider team.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills.
• Good personal organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently within scope of knowledge – to be able to recognise own learning needs.
• Ability to work under the direct/indirect supervision of multiple professionals.
• Able to conduct self in a professional manner.
• Motivational skills.
• Computer Literate.

• IT skills.
• Commitment to CPD.
• Experience of communicating with patients, families, health care professionals and other agencies in a healthcare context.
• Experience of teaching on a 1 to 1 basis and/or in a group setting.
• Experience of using SystmOne or equivalent.

Knowledge

• An understanding of the roles of therapy staff and other health and social care professionals.
• Basic understanding of relevant medical conditions.

• Awareness of Wigan Integrated Care Service model of care.
• An awareness of the intermediate care model.

Additional

• Willingness and ability to work flexibly and at locations across the Wigan Leigh Borough including 7 day working.
• Willingness to meet the performance criteria set out in the job description and undertake personal and professional development.
• Able to recognise and work within own personal limitations.
• Ability to drive to access Community Visits.
• Awareness of and ability to work within WWL trust values / behaviours.
• Awareness of trust policies and procedures including the code of conduct.
• To be able to speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to your role i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.

• Clear vision of role.

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Recruitment Information for Candidates

Our Trust prefers candidates to submit applications online. Please contact the Recruitment Team on 01942 244000 if you have difficulty applying online.

The Trust reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated closing date if there is a high volume of applications.

We endeavour to inform all applicants of the outcome of their application by email or SMS text message.

Guidance on Completing Your Application

Applications are scored against the person specification, therefore we recommend that you use the supporting information section of your application form to demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role, providing illustrative examples where possible.

On-Call

Please note that some roles may require you to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.

Continuous Service

WWL has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. and will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester Local Authority or NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority; giving you access to our service-related benefits.