Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant Beckenham, England
Job description
Job Title: Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
Band: 3
Trust: South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Bethlem Royal Hospital, BR3 3BX
Ward/Dept: FIND Functional Integrated Neurological Day Programme
Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday
Pay Rate: £13.63
Introduction to the Role:
FIND – The Functional Integrated Neurological Day Programme are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their team as a Band 3 Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant to provide a combination of psychological, physical and occupational rehabilitation to the patients at the programme to assist with duties and activities which relate to the creation and maintenance of a safe and therapeutic environment.
The successful applicant, along with the assistant psychologist, will co-lead in providing individualised self-management sessions and to support the Physiotherapist in providing individualised physiotherapy as well as contribute to programme activities such as therapy and recreational groups. The role includes working both on and off the unit, both with and without direct supervision.
Introduction to the Trust, Ward & Team:
The South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of mental health services to people of Southwark, Lewisham, Lambeth and Croydon as well as substance misuse services for people in Bexley, Greenwich and Bromley. The Trust provides specialist services to people from across the UK. It has approximately 4,800 staff and a budget of £220 million.
The Neuropsychiatry services within SLaM are spread across Maudsley, Bethlem, Kings and St Thomas hospitals and can see patients from anywhere in the United Kingdom. Our services provide specialist assessment, investigation and treatment to a diverse range of patients. This includes adults with an acquired brain injury, including traumatic and anoxic brain injuries, and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Our patients may have a number of physical conditions which impact on their physical functioning and communication. This requires a high standard of care and attention to both their physical and psychological needs.
Our day programme provides the patient with the skills, knowledge and strategies to help them recover their daily life. The daily programme is a mixture of educational, therapeutic and exercise sessions that are delivered with a goal-setting approach.
The aims of the service are for the patients to feel more in control of their symptoms and recovery and to become more knowledgeable about how the mind and body work together to create the symptoms of FND. Additionally the service aims for patients to be more confident about how to use the physical and mental strategies to tackle some of the difficulties caused by FND.
Responsibilities:
If you are successful in your application to this post, you will be expected to manage and deliver on the responsibilities outlined below – as well as a few not included here, call today to discuss this further:
· To develop therapeutic relationships with service users who have a diagnosis of FND. To use a variety of skills to overcome barriers presented by patients due to their neurological deficits while maintaining appropriate professional and therapeutic boundaries
· To forge good working relationships with the day programme staff as well as other, relevant staff members in the wider trust.
· To collaborate with the Physiotherapist in order to provide consistent physiotherapy interventions to patients, often without direct supervision, as directed by the physiotherapist.
· To deliver self-management sessions in collaboration with the assistant psychologist under supervision of the Physiotherapist and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
· To deliver educational group presentations on topics relevant to FND.
To be successful in applying for this role you will need to obtain some of the desirable criteria as listed below:
· Relevant University Degree
· Experience working in a health care setting
· Experience working with diverse presentations and complex needs
· Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting, knowledge of the rehabilitation process
· Experience of working in a psychology setting (A/I)
· Experience of working alongside Physiotherapists (A/I)
· Experience of working with clients with interpersonal difficulties (A/I)
· Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team (A/I)
Who are NHS Professionals?
If a hospital cannot supply staff on a ward or area, due to increased demand, sickness, or common staff shortages, they need to call upon Bank staff. NHS Professionals works with Trusts to develop a ‘Bank’ of highly skilled workers who want to work flexibly with the NHS.
Why NHS Professionals?
We value your skills, dedication, and commitment in supporting your local Trust and the NHS. We believe together we continue to deliver world-class healthcare service to our patients.
In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits: -
· Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week!
· First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England
· Dedicated consultants
· Flexible working options
· Free DBS and free training
· Build holiday allowance
· Support when you need it – 24/7 365 days – Call us anytime on 03332 407552
· Stakeholder pension scheme
If you wish to discuss the role further, or other opportunities within the area – please call 03330144370
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm
Salary: £13.63 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- BECKENHAM: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- HCPC (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: 58669
