Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Brain Injury
- Gradd
- Band 3
- Contract
- Parhaol: The funding is permanent, but 22.5 hours to be recruited to permanently and 10 hours to be recruited to on a temporary basis for 18 months in first instance
- Oriau
- Rhan-amser - 32.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 318-24-MED-T1596
- Cyflogwr
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Trustwide
- Tref
- Gloucester, Cheltenham
- Cyflog
- £22,816 - £24,336 pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 08/07/2024 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
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Rehabilitation Assistant - Brain Injury Team Band 3
Band 3
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
This is an exciting and varied position in the brain injury therapy team of the Brain Injury Service in Gloucestershire. An opportunity to work as part of a small team and provide therapy , as directed by therapists, for the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) rehabilitation beds. The majority of the role will be based at a care facility (Whittington House) in Cheltenham which provides a period of re-enablement to people. It would suit people perhaps who have some experience of care (eg HCAs, carers) who would like to develop skills supporting therapy.
If you enjoy working as part of a supportive, fun and dynamic team, and are looking to continue your professional development, we would like to hear from you.
The post is band 3 (32.5 hours) Monday to Thursday but includes a requirement to work 3.75 hours on a Saturday every 2nd week. This is shared with another post (i.e. by working alternate Saturday half day and alternate half day on a Tuesday).
22.5 hours are permanently funded and will be based at a care centre in Cheltenham ; We also require the post holder to work an additional 10 hours a week based with the Brain Injury Team at Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust on a temporary basis for 18 months in the first instance.
For an informal chat please contact Dave Bowen ([email protected]) 0300 4225138.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The post holder will use the principles of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology and Speech and Language Therapy in an integrated and client-centred way, to promote independence and facilitate safe discharge.
This will be achieved by implementing delegated treatment plans and facilitating rehabilitation within agreed limitations through exercise, physical modalities and the use of occupation.
The post holder will assess and manage delegated patients with non-complex mobility and occupational difficulties, reporting back to the registered practitioner as necessary.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
The Brain Injury Team is a busy and friendly clinical service within the Trust – you would have the opportunity to work directly with staff to facilitate an efficient and compassionate service for patients.
The step down ABI unit provides rehabilitation for patients transitioning from the acute service or out of county units to support them with their therapy goals and to return home.
The wider Brain Injury Team is a multidisciplinary team comprising of Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Therapy Technicians delivering services to adults with brain injury – in hospital and in the community.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Job purpose
To use the principles of Occupational Therapy ,Physiotherapy, Psychology and Speech and Language Therapy in an integrated and client-centred way, to promote independence and facilitate safe discharge.
To assess and manage delegated patients with non-complex mobility and occupational difficulties, reporting back to the registered practitioner as necessary.
To support the team with administration, clerical and housekeeping duties.
Dimensions
There are no management or budget responsibilities
The post holder will have regular formal supervision and annual appraisal
Not always directly supervised on a day to day basis, but has access (in person or by telephone) to a registered practitioner Mon-Fri
To maintain a high level of confidentiality with regard to patients and their affairs at all times.
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Knowledge, skills and experience
GCSE level C or equivalent for literacy or numeracy
Basic keyboard skills with the ability to input data accurately
Relevant experience working as an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy assistant, support worker or equivalent in a healthcare setting in the UK
Ability and willingness to drive as part of role, except if disability precludes driving.
Positive interpersonal skills to be able to communicate appropriately with staff, carers and patients.
General
Fully participate in the Trust’s appraisal system review and personal development planning process on an annual basis.
Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with line manager as part of the personal development planning process.
Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales
Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team.
Please refer to the attached job description for more information, and see the attached person specification for the role requirements
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- GCSE level C or equivalent for literacy and numeracy
Meini prawf dymunol
- Completion of training/courses in aspects of care
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Relevant experience within a care setting in the UK
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in a therapy role
Knowledge / Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Working knowledge of basic software packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook
Meini prawf dymunol
- Previous manual handling skills
- Able to drive
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Dave Bowen
- Teitl y swydd
- Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0300 4225138
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