Rehab Support Worker 1 year Fixed term.

To be able to work autonomously in carrying out therapy programs and individual activities prescribed and review with the therapists in CNS

To work with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and clinical psychologist to learn specialist skills and techniques for assisting clients to achieve rehabilitation goals relating to mobility, transfers, functional daily living skills and communication skills.

To monitor and analyse progress during and after treatment sessions and group exercises

To run group exercise programme as establish by therapists in Community Neuro Service and be able to teach and demonstrate specific exercises to patients and carers.

To promote patients independence and integration into the community while at all times maintaining the dignity, respect and rights of the patient, respecting the need for choice and individuality.

Following an assessment of need by a qualified member of the multidisciplinary team, to carry out a rehabilitation care plan designed to meet the individual patients needs. This will promote activity participation to promote independence and enhance quality of life.

To monitor the patients progress towards their rehabilitation goals, or difficulties achieving goals, and readjust the rehabilitation plan and daily activities after consultation with the lead therapist(s).

To keep clear and concise electronic records.

To report back the patients progress to the relevant therapists and the multi-disciplinary team, to inform their decisions to review goals and progress.

To observe for, and report changes in the patients health condition, liaising with the multidisciplinary team and family members to report observed changes, and ensure adequate follow-up care.

To be aware and report signs that suggest patients may feel depressed, upset, angry or frustrated about their change in functional ability and increased dependence due to their neurological condition.

To overcome barriers to understanding when communicating with patients who have comprehension difficulties secondary to a Stroke or neurological condition, or those who do not have English as a first language. To liaise with the speech and language therapist, or advocacy service as appropriate.

To be responsible for informing, educating and encouraging lifestyle changes to minimise the risk of further stroke.

To complete outcome measures with guidance during therapy groups

To lead on groups for patients with neurological conditions in the community, after review of therapists

To run gym clinic after therapist assessment

To complete basic outcome measures e.g. 10-meter walk, Berg Balance

To complete basic screening for SLT with guidance.

To contribute to the smooth running of the service, answering telephones and taking messages.

To make appropriate referrals for patients in liaison with the team leaders, arranging appointments or transport as necessary. On occasion, to provide an escort to patients appointments to act as an advocate or to receive specialist information to assist in the rehabilitation planning

To maintain accurate and timely records on an electronic database

To report any untoward incidents immediately to the Community Neuro Service Management team, or in their absence to another Manager in the trust. To complete accident/incident forms as required, according to trust policy.

To take necessary action, depending on the circumstances of an accident/incident, to ensure the health and safety of the patient is immediately addressed.

To make appropriate referrals for patients in liaison with the team leaders, arranging appointments or transport as necessary.

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Education

Desirable: - oExperience of EMIS

Experience

Skills and abilities