Job summary
Employer heading
Rehabilitation Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area as well as across North Yorkshire and Leeds. We also provide children’s services in the North East in County Durham, Darlington, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Gateshead and Sunderland.
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is one of only two trusts in Yorkshire and Humber to be awarded HSJ’s Top 100 Best Places to Work. We believe that You Matter Most, and this is reflected in what we value: Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. So if you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.
Job overview
Supporting the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists with the rehabilitation patients on Granby Stroke Unit by performing hands on interventions and any relevant administrative duties.
Patients will mostly have stroke and other neurological disorders. They will be needing rehabilitation and practise of functional abilities so that they can achieve their potential before going back out into the community to live.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a conscientious, forwarding thinking therapy assistant to join our Stroke Rehabilitation Team on Granby ward, (working ideally across 5 days Monday to Friday. Working the hours over 4 days, will be considered for the right candidate).
The team comprises of physiotherapists and occupational therapists working with patients with stroke. The role of the assistant is to support the therapists in the assessment, treatment and discharge planning of these patients, back into the community in a timely manner.
It is important that you are organised and can work under pressure, along with having good written and verbal communication skills.
In return you will receive regular support with the experienced and friendly team, and lots of opportunities to learn and develop your skills.
Working for our organisation
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this position please find the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.
If you have any queries about this position please contact Pam Bagot team lead email [email protected] and Sally O'Connell Advanced Occupational Therapist and team leader Granby stroke team
**This job advert will close as soon as a sufficient amount of applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if you are interested.**
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent
- Achieved or working towards a relevant qualification e.g. Qualification Credits Framework (QCF)
- Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care or a Foundation Degree in Rehabilitation or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Attended other relevant short courses e.g. basic handling course
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience as a Physiotherapy / OT / Rehabilitation Assistant / Care Support worker
Desirable criteria
- Experience with the elderly/disabled
- Experience of working within the NHS setting
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sally O'Connell
- Job title
- Therapy Team leader Granby Stroke Unit
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01423 555737
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