Rehabilitation Assistant - Bradford, United Kingdom - Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Bradford, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

Service Description:

This role is to provide therapy to support the rehabilitation as part of the overall management

of patients referred to Post Covid pathway across the Bradford and Craven district.

The post holder will be responsible for activities delegated to them and will work without direct supervision but will have immediate access to a clinician for advice and direction as required.

Senior assistants are expected to continually improve their knowledge and skills and work collaboratively with therapy/dietetic colleagues to enhance patient care.

The post holder will have completed a level III QCF qualification, understand the requirements of rehabilitation, have experience of working with people with a range of health needs and acquired core therapy/ dietetic competencies.

Job Summary:

Manage a caseload delegated by clinicians
Independently undertake basic assessments and interventions relevant to delegated caseload
Contribute to the evaluation of programmes and patient's progression making minor alterations in consultation with the therapist/dietitian.
Support the therapist/dietitian with complex cases as required
Work with team members to ensure the effective functioning of the team
Work in partnership with patients, carers, the multi disciplinary team and wider statutory, private and voluntary sector services.
Participate in activities to improve the Post Covid Pathway
Provide support to other team members and students
Work flexibly according to patient and service needs

The pathway is operational weekdays. The base and working hours will flex around the

needs of the service.

In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and the Vision and Values of Bradford and Airedale NHS Trusts.

The Trust is committed to supporting staff in balancing their work and home lives and encourages staff to discuss their individual needs with their department in order to arrive at mutually satisfactory working arrangements.

This job description is a reflection of the current position and may change in emphasis or detail in light of service developments.

It will be reviewed annually as part of the appraisal/performance development review process.

For further information please see attached Job Description and Person Specification that will provide all the information required.