Community Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation Assistant

NHS; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Community Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation Assistant

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Come and join our Dorset Stroke and Neuro Service serving the West and North of Dorset!

Our team includes nursing, social work, neuropsychology and voluntary sector roles, as well as apprentices, rotations across the acute and community pathway and opportunities for advanced practice.

Over coming years we aim to further bring together a range of specialists working across the fields of stroke and neurology in Dorset, meaning our integrated team will have access to a wide range of specialists with many years of experience.

This is a full time band 3 Community Rehabilitation Assistant post. Our service is a 6-day service and we promote hybrid working with mixed caseload of community, base and working from home.

North Dorset (base at Yeatman Hospital) covering Shafestbury, Gillingham, Sherbourne and Blandford.

West Dorset (base at Forston Clinic) covering Weymouth & Portland, Lyme Regis, Purbecks and Dorchester.

Post is covering West Dorset area and will be based largely at Forston but travel across the county will be expected at times.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Main duties of the job

Community Rehabilitation Assistants support our qualified staff with delivering therapy in physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy as well as working alongside our stroke specialist nurses. The job is varied and rewarding working with patients with stroke and neuro conditions in their own homes.

To contribute to the team's role of providing Stroke assessment & rehabilitation to community clients under the guidance of qualified practitioners.

To work independently under supervision and in a supportive role as part of the Service.

To deliver holistic six-month stroke reviews in a clinic and at home.

We have a programme initiated within Dorset developing communities of practice regarding psychological care and motor relearning, which postholders can join.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Training

• Evidence of a good level of general education to GCSE level qualifications
• Evidence of numeric and literacy skills
• Basic computer and information technology skills
• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) (or equivalent) in a relevant area
• At least 2 year's experience of working in a rehabilitation setting in the NHS, Adult Services (Social care and health) or in the voluntary sector.

Skills

• Evidence of Listening skills
• Evidence of Planning and organisational skills
• Evidence of Good verbal communication skills including the ability to motivate others
• Evidence of Problem solving skills

Experience

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Demonstrates ability to work flexibly and adapt to needs of the service/team/caseload
• Experience of working within the community

Qualities and attributes

• Ability to work flexibly
• Ability to demonstrate a caring attitude
• Has driving licence and access to car

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust