Rehabilitation Assistant - Adult Community Rehabilitation Team
A Vacancy at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, forward thinking rehabilitation assistant to work in the Adult Community Rehabilitation Team across both physical and neurological teams. The post holder will workwith therapistsproviding rehabilitation to clients in the community .
The Adult Community Rehab Team is a large forward thinking service that provides inter-disciplinary rehabilitation to clients 18+. The team is split into two specialist branches (neurological conditions and physical conditions). ACRT consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Dietitians, Clinical & Neuropsychology, Rehabilitation Assistants & Administrators.The team is supported by a Consultant Allied Health Professional, Consultant Neuropsychologist, a Consultant Neurologist, Parkinson’s disease Practitioner and MS Practitioner. The service is essentially community based; however there is opportunity to provide intervention in our onsite outpatient facilities.
Therapeutic intervention is goal-directed, and you will be required to work flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Please note: this role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship. Please ensure you have right to work in the UK.
This post will give you the opportunity to work alongside the therapists, carrying out a range of different treatment interventions as well as some assessment and administration duties. An understanding of the field of rehabilitation would be advantageous.This post would suit an individual who is interested and motivated in developing their skills in community based rehabilitation. The client group is very diverse, clinically, economically and culturally.
In return for your experience, motivation and enthusiasm our team will give you the opportunity to develop your skills through:- Regular supervision and support from senior specialist clinicians
- Regular in-service programmes and further CPD opportunities
- Involvement in service development projects
Dependant on service requirements we offer opportunities for flexible working and we actively value and encourage CPD.
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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 on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Oct 2024