This is an exciting, varied and challenging position and a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a small team and provide inpatient and outpatient therapy for Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) patients (adults) under the guidance of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Clinical Psychologists. This post forms 1 of 2 Senior Rehab Assistants in this service. The Brain Injury Team is a multidisciplinary team delivering services to adults with brain injury – in hospital and in the community. The service will be based in Cheltenham but will require some travel between Chelt-Glos hospital sites and in the community.
The post is 37.5 hours, working pattern: Mon-Fri.
For an informal chat please contact Aileen Thomson on 0300 4228552
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 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 rehabilitation.
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 mobility and occupational difficulties, reporting back to the registered practitioner as necessary
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 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.
We can offer you: the chance to be part of a dynamic, supportive team; the opportunity to deliver therapy alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists and speech and language therapists; good professional development; a fulfilling job.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
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.
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 therapy 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
