ICSS Rehabilitation Assistant

To be an active member of the CLCH ICSS multidisciplinary team, providing comprehensive therapy to residents within West Hertfordshire in their own homes. The ICSS includes Early Supported Discharge Team (ESD), Neuro Enhanced Transition Team (NETT), and Community Stroke team.

To work autonomously and undertake lone working in the community traveling to patient's homes in and around West Hertfordshire.

To minimise the effect of stroke on people's lives by providing support to patients and their families during the transition home from hospital following a stroke, ensuring that they receive the right rehabilitation to optimise recovery.

To provide both clinical and administrative support to qualified members of staff, including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, and clinical psychologists.

Main duties of the job

To assist qualified allied health professionals, including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech & language therapists, and clinical psychologists in the delivery of neurological rehabilitation in patients' own homes.

To work without direct supervision, but under the direction of the qualified staff in the delivery of treatment and rehabilitation programmes.

To use video filming as part of assessment and outcome measure.

To update patient records in a concise, accurate, and timely manner in line with departmental and trust standards.

Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills, self-awareness, and empathy in all communications.

Communicate with the other members of the multi-professional team regarding changes in the patient's condition or any other useful information.

To attend staff meetings as appropriate and to feedback relevant information and handovers.

To take on other duties such as clerical and administrative tasks as required.

Equipment safety checks.

Information for patients and carers being kept up to date.

To attend organised training sessions, including all mandatory trust training and any appropriate in-service training arranged by the service identified in the appraisal process.

To participate in the appraisal system and Personal Development Programme, including competencies and supervision.

Adherence to Trust and Professional standards.

Job responsibilities

This is a great opportunity for someone who is conscientious and adaptable. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and will be able to demonstrate an adaptable approach whilst meeting guidelines and stroke standards as well as being part of the new stroke pathway. They must be confident working as a lone worker, with the support of the team.

You will be working with people in their own homes, helping them to achieve their rehab goals, supporting therapy programmes set by Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Psychologists.

You will have the opportunity to be involved in developing provision for stroke patients, working in a supportive, friendly, and passionate multidisciplinary team.

You will form an essential part of a dedicated, knowledgeable multi-disciplinary team that regularly engages with team and individual clinical supervision. Development and training opportunities are available through the CLCH Academy.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Good General Education (GCSE or equivalent)
• Evidence of study towards, or attainment of relevant NVQ level 3
• Administrative / clerical experience

Experience

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Good communication skills with colleagues, other disciplines, patients, relatives, and carers
• Administrative skills, including record keeping, writing reports, and being able to interpret and present data in a variety of formats.
• Working experience or knowledge of the NHS
• Experience of working in a health or social care setting
• Experience of working with stroke / neurologically impaired patients

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Good telephone skills.
• Ability to receive and give clear messages.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and demonstrate initiative, managing time effectively.
• Ability to work on own initiative and to manage own caseload.
• Knowledge of: gait, home exercises programmes, indoor/outdoor mobility, passive stretching programmes, falls prevention.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the impact of communication and cognitive difficulties.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• To monitor and order stock.

Key Attribute

• Be able to drive (own a car and have a valid car licence for UK).

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.

£25,883 to £26,958 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS.