Band 3 Therapy Rehabilitation Assitant

• To effectively complete and feedback about delegated caseload in a timely manner.
• To ensure professional standards and fitness to work are met.
• To be able to interpret and record clinical observations and determine if patient is safe to participate in therapy.
• To be able to operate appropriate Information and Digital Technology systems to contribute to record keeping and data analysis, under guidance from Trust Policy.
• To be able to understand the role of the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to ensure you advocate for both professions and carry out effective treatment plans.
• To be able to thoroughly gather information including a subjective assessment and information from medical notes and a range of other resources.
• Able to gain consent from a patient with insight into the complexities that this entails.
• To be able to complete, interpret and record basic observations such as blood pressure and to be aware of normal ranges and to escalate as required.
• To be able to complete delegated assessments including outcome measures, falls risk, personal and domestic activities of daily living.

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Essential

• *Broad general education to GCSE/NVQ II including C grade or equivalent in Maths and English
• *Care certificate, level 2 in health-related area
• *Requirement to complete level 3 QCF for this role

Essential

• *Clear understanding of the Physiotherapy role
• *Experience in working as part of a team
• *Comprehensive experience working as a rehabilitation assistant or within the rehabilitation setting
• *Comprehensive experience of working within the acute care setting
• *Evidence of supporting the development of others

Desirable

• *Experience working with patients with respiratory conditions and post-surgical patients
• *Experience of working with people with communication difficulties and confusion

Essential

• *Be able to be flexible and adaptable to the demands of the job
• *Be reliable and punctual
• *Passion for helping others
• *Ability to work under pressure
• *Be responsible and passionate for own learning.
• *To have basic IT skills and a willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
• *To have basic Manual handling skills
• *Able to demonstrate a good standard of English language
• *Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal
• *Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
• *Ability to use initiative as appropriate
• *Good time management and organisational skills
• *Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.