Location: Hartwell, Northampton
Rate: £14.26 per hour
Contract: Permanent, Part-time, 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Role Description
To support the delivery of high-quality physical healthcare within the Neuro Rehabilitation Service by assisting with health promotion, routine monitoring, administrative coordination and ensuring service users receive timely access to healthcare services. The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to promote positive health outcomes and maintain accurate records whilst supporting individuals with complex neurological needs.

About the service
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established multi disciplinary team working within the field of acquired brain injury. The Oakleaf Group currently caters for a male client base specialising in neurological rehabilitation across various sites.
This role is based in one of 4 units at our Hilltop House site at Hartwell in Northampton, currently rated as Outstanding by CQC.

The Role
Physical Health Monitoring

• Carry out routine monthly weight monitoring and accurately record results.
• Support routine physical health observations as delegated.
• Update and maintain wound monitoring records under the direction of registered clinicians.
• Repositioning, food and fluid charts, PEG care documentation, input/output monitoring, physical health observations.
• Escalate concerns to qualified staff in accordance with service procedures.

Health Appointments

• Arrange and coordinate appointments with GP surgeries, hospital outpatient services and other healthcare professionals as required.
• Support individuals to attend appointments where appropriate.
• Ensure outcomes from appointments are communicated to the clinical team and recorded appropriately.

Physical Health Administration

• Order and maintain physical healthcare stock and clinical supplies.
• Order continence products in line with individual care plans.
• Maintain accurate records of stock levels and report shortages promptly.
• Support ward administration including archiving records and onboarding documentation.

Health Promotion

• Support delivery of health awareness campaigns throughout the year.
• Promote healthy lifestyles including smoking cessation and infection prevention.
• Assist with implementation of health promotion initiatives across the service.

Clinical Support

• Provide feedback following appointments to ensure continuity of care.
• Support delivery of ear care programmes where appropriately trained.
• Assist with immunisation programmes where appropriate and within competency.
• Undertake venepuncture if trained, competent and authorised.
• Support units to monitor emergency bag, anaphylaxis and first aid stock checks.

Champion Roles

• Support quality improvement initiatives including Dementia, Hydration, Dignity and Vision Champion roles, and other health-related champion roles as identified.

Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records.
• Ensure all documentation complies with organisational policies, GDPR and professional standards.
• Participate in audits and quality assurance activities.

General Responsibilities

• Work within organisational policies, maintain confidentiality, attend mandatory training and supervision.
• Participate in team meetings and work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, medical staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion; report incidents, safeguarding concerns and health and safety issues promptly.

Who We Are Looking For
Caring, patient and respectful people with a positive and resilient approach, able to work independently and within a team, with good communication, basic IT and written abilities.
Requirements

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• Experience working within a health or social care setting.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic IT skills.
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Compassionate, patient and person-centred approach.

What We Offer

• Recommend a Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check, Blue Light Card, Stakeholder Pension, Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening and Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation family and friend grant opportunity

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
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