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Healthcare/Rehabilitation Assistant - Apprenticeship Opportunity
| Posting date: | 15 October 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,071 - £25,674 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 November 2024 |
| Location: | DN4 8QN, DN4 8QN |
| Company: | Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6728757/376-PHNAO-097-A |
Summary
A Vacancy at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.
The Home First Service comprises of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Community Mental Health Nurses and Rehabilitation Assistants. The service covers the Rapid Response service, Unplanned Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Enhanced Care Home and the Hospice.
The Rehabilitation Assistant will support the qualified professionals and contribute to the assessment, implementation and delivery of care within patient’s homes/care homes.
RDaSH are offering this post along side the opportunity for you to complete an apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role]. As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.
Undertake agreed activities with patients / service users under the direct / in-direct supervision of the qualified staff. This will include:
Complete vital sign checks, bloods and ECGs.
- Provision of mobility equipment/aids
- Provision of compensatory equipment i.e. raised toilet seats/bathboards
- Joint visits to support colleagues during moving and handling assessments
- Supervision of patients whilst completing rehabilitation programmes, along with training of care home staff where appropriate.
- Review the patient using standardised therapy and nursing assessments
- To report progress of the patient and changes in condition to the appropriate person.
- To ensure accurate documentation of care within the electronic record keeping programme
- To develop clinical competency and skills through the completion of competency based training, and to maintain skills through regular re-assessment and training
- To demonstrate sensitivity to the patient and carer’s needs by respecting privacy and dignity, whilst maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
- Develop a rapport with patients/service users/care homes and encourage them to participate in the rehabilitation / healthcare programmes and activities
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
If you are interested in this exciting apprenticeship opportunity, please review the attached eligibility document.
This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Oct 2024
The Home First Service comprises of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Community Mental Health Nurses and Rehabilitation Assistants. The service covers the Rapid Response service, Unplanned Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Enhanced Care Home and the Hospice.
The Rehabilitation Assistant will support the qualified professionals and contribute to the assessment, implementation and delivery of care within patient’s homes/care homes.
RDaSH are offering this post along side the opportunity for you to complete an apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role]. As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.
Undertake agreed activities with patients / service users under the direct / in-direct supervision of the qualified staff. This will include:
Complete vital sign checks, bloods and ECGs.
- Provision of mobility equipment/aids
- Provision of compensatory equipment i.e. raised toilet seats/bathboards
- Joint visits to support colleagues during moving and handling assessments
- Supervision of patients whilst completing rehabilitation programmes, along with training of care home staff where appropriate.
- Review the patient using standardised therapy and nursing assessments
- To report progress of the patient and changes in condition to the appropriate person.
- To ensure accurate documentation of care within the electronic record keeping programme
- To develop clinical competency and skills through the completion of competency based training, and to maintain skills through regular re-assessment and training
- To demonstrate sensitivity to the patient and carer’s needs by respecting privacy and dignity, whilst maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
- Develop a rapport with patients/service users/care homes and encourage them to participate in the rehabilitation / healthcare programmes and activities
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
If you are interested in this exciting apprenticeship opportunity, please review the attached eligibility document.
This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Oct 2024
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