Rehabilitation Assistant

Job overview

Rehabilitation Assistant - Development post band 2-3

You will be required to work alongside and support qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, providing rehabilitation to in-patients on our busy wards. In addition, there will be a requirement to undertake some general duties to promote the smooth running of our department, in particular the day to day management of our pool vehicles and specialist equipment.  Good communication skills and a desire to work with people are essential.

Main duties of the job

To assist the Rehab teams (Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy) in providing rehabilitation by carrying out supportive clinical and non-clinical duties, in a range of locations as indicated.

To work independently on a one-to-one basis with patients to encourage independence under the guidance of qualified therapists.

To organise and regulate the up-keep of equipment, stocks and working environment on an agreed basis.

To communicate effectively with qualified therapists and other team members, giving feedback on treatment and progress.

To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust’s Integrated Therapy services.

To implement, modify and progress therapy treatment plans, working alongside or independently under the guidance of a qualified therapist.

To organise and regulate the day to day use of pool and hire vehicles allocated to Integrated Therapies

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached Job Description for more information

Clinical

• The postholder will be required to work autonomously to manage the deliveries and collections of patient related equipment.
• To work without direct supervision, making decisions on equipment storage that ensures staff have safe accessibility.
• To maintain close contact with therapy team leads and professional leads where issues may need to be escalated regarding equipment.
• To maintain close contact with the admin team for issues regarding the therapy pool cars.
• To communicate effectively with staff relating to stock shortages or upcoming stocktakes.
• To be responsible for using the appropriate IT systems for ordering equipment and supplies.
• To lead on the stocktake sessions and communicate the equipment losses incurred to the therapy teams by email.
• To check and order hand therapy supplies to ensure the stock is available to meet clinical usage and patient needs.
• To ensure all equipment is clean, safe and available for use in the department. To assist qualified therapists in the provision of equipment for patients.