Job summary
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Band 3 Neuro Rehabilitation Assistant within the new Hounslow Community Neuro-rehabilitation Team.

Our Vacancy is for a

Full Time Permanent Neuro Rehabilitation Assistant - Band 3, 37.5 hours per week.

This is an ideal post for an experienced Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant looking to further develop their neurological rehabilitation skills or someone already working within a health or social care setting looking for a new challenge.

This job will allow the successful applicant to work within a specialist neurological service with patients with a variety of neurological conditions. They will be able to work in collaboration with a variety of clinical specialists within the team alongside other rehabilitation assistants.

Within the team there is a strong focus on personal and service development, and you will be given opportunities to participate in in-service training programme and external training where appropriate.

Main duties of the job
The Hounslow Community Neuro Rehab Team (CNRT) is a client-centred, integrated multi-disciplinary team comprising of an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, a Neuro Psychologist, a Pharmacist, a Specialist Nurse practitioner, an Occupational Therapy Assistant and Rehab assistants.

The Neuro-rehab teamworks across both intensive short-term rehab and longer-term rehab pathways. There are opportunities to develop skills in rapid assessment and facilitating discharge from hospital, long term condition management and specialist neuro-rehab.

This role provides the opportunity to work across both rehabilitation pathways within the service, with both Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. This role involves providing therapy for patients within their own home environments as well as the local community. There will be expectations for lone working and independent monitoring of patients progress with timely feedback to the MDT.

About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Qualifications
Essential

• Good general education. GCSE in English and Maths / NVQ level II / III
• Health related studies or equivalent

Desirable

• Care Certificate

Experience
Essential

• An understanding of Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality in healthcare
• Experience of older people/ people with disabilities /multicultural environment
• Experience of dealing with the public

Desirable

• Previous work in health or social care setting
• Previous role as Rehabilitation Assistant

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Ability to work as an effective team member
• Commitment to own development and learning
• Ability to reflect critically and appraise own performance
• Fully licensed car driver or independently able to travel to manage an agreed schedule of community appointments
• Punctual, proactive and presentable in work environment

Knowledge
Essential

• Ability to comply with moving and handling regulations
• Health and safety / risk awareness

Skills
Essential

• Ability to teach practical skills to clients
• Ability to work single handed with individuals / groups within supported environment
• Good written and verbal English communication
• Understanding of concept of enabling clients through the therapy process
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Understanding of professional conduct
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Competent IT skills to enable effective documentation

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.