Community Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Assistant

The post holder will work alongside and be supported by qualified Nurses, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists plus our current Band 4 staff in a support role, delivering orthopaedic prehabilitation and rehabilitation programmes to a range of adults, primarily older adults. The aim is for patients to maximise their independence.

This may involve group work or working on a 1:1 basis.

Patients have a variety of medical conditions requiring a flexible approach to treatment to ensure individualised care.

You will manage your caseload and refer to qualified staff if required.

Basic IT skills are required as you will be required to provide some support for our administrator and need to order equipment for patients using IT systems

We offer excellent support and regular supervision to the successful candidate and will consider flexible working arrangements.

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

To participate in the development of the Multidisciplinary Community Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Service that continues to meet the client group's needs and responds to Government initiatives.

To work effectively as a team member in providing and facilitating a high standard of rehabilitative support within the rehabilitation setting.

To assist in individual and group assessments/treatments/activities, including hydrotherapy, or to treat patients on a 1:1 basis or in a group situation, as directed by the therapists.

To independently carry out treatment sessions, working towards joint prehabilitation and rehabilitation goals as directed by the Multidisciplinary Team members, and to report back orally, and in the appropriate written format as directed.

To hold own caseload as delegated by the team.

Undertake manual handling and therapeutic handling techniques with patients both single handed and as part of a team.

To perform environmental assessment on access visits where required.

To supply patients with appropriate, safe, walking aids and to instruct patients in the use of this equipment when requested by team members.

To deliver and install simple aids and equipment in the patients home as requested by therapy staff and to instruct patients and carer in the use of this equipment, as appropriate.

Responsible for entering equipment loan data and activity on Local Electronic database (TCES)

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent training
• GCSE English & Maths or equivalent
• To have completed an approved in-service training course recently or evidence of other recent study

• Experience of working/dealing with adults with health needs
• Experience of working within a health/social care environment
• Experience of working in a team
• Computer skills including typing notes, letters, completing spreadsheets and scanning
• Experience in working in rehabilitation & care
• Experience of working with individuals as 1:1 or in groups
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

• Ability to work across hospital and community settings
• Ability to work under direction of other as well as on own initiative
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to understand instructions and carry out tasks accurately
• Ability to maintain records including clear wording, legible handwriting and accurate spelling.
• Ability to maintain records including clear wording, legible handwriting and accurate spelling.
• Able to perform effectively with unpredictable work patterns and pressures
• Ability to identify diverse needs of patients and address these needs in planning
• Ability to work within organisational policies
• Basic understanding of health and community services
• To have knowledge or Care programme approach, principles of Safeguarding of vulnerable adults, risk assessment and management and mental capacity

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.