Technical Instructor | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 15 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £29,460 - £31,909 Per annum, inclusive of HCA |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2024 |
| Location: | London, HA8 0AD |
| Company: | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6315934/824-NORTH-8479 |
Summary
Technical Instructor/Rehab Support Worker (Barnet Planned Care- One Care Home Team- CLCH NHS Trust) Permanent post - Band 4
We are the One Care Home Team, we work within care homes in Barnet to help improve the health and independence of elderly residents. We are a close supportive team and value and appreciate our staff and their individual contributions in helping us to achieve our team goals.
We are seeking a motivated, compassionate, and dynamic Technical Instructor/Rehab Support Worker. They should have experience in community rehabilitation and working with patients to achieve rehabilitation goals.
The One Care Home Team’s purpose is to provide high-quality therapy input to residents of care homes to help them achieve their goals and maximise their functional independence.
The post holder will work closely with therapy and nursing colleagues within the team, as well as with care home staff, managers and residents. The post holder will work especially closely with the occupational therapist to prescribe appropriate equipment to residents based on need.
The successful applicant will receive regular supervision; have access to a wide range of development opportunities to support their continued professional development
This is an exciting opportunity to have a meaningful and positive impact on the lives of elderly residents within care homes.
Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
· To independently complete basic functional assessments with clients, incorporating analytical, investigative, and physical skills under the supervision of Qualified therapists.
· To independently complete basic activity of daily living assessments, these could include personal ADL’s, hot drink and meal preparation and support Occupational Therapy interventions.
· To assist in completing risk assessment of the environment and safety within the home under the guidance of senior team members following local and Trust policies.
· To prescribe, order issue and fit a designated range of equipment and instruct clients and carers on appropriate use, maintenance and fitting of equipment.
· To develop the knowledge and understanding concerning relevant Medical conditions for example, routine Hip and Knee Replacements, Dementia, Falls, frailty, spasticity etc. to support enhanced elderly care.
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
This advert closes on Wednesday 29 May 2024