Bank B4 Rehabilitation Assistant

To deliver an effective and competent level of therapy programme, set up by therapists within the team, under the guidance and supervision of the therapy staff. This will be led by the client's rehabilitation plan and will include supporting the work of the OTs, PTs and other team members. To carry out simple assessments of patients referred to the team in terms of equipment provision independently. To promptly report any therapy programme concerns to an appropriate professional as indicated by that professional's "professional guidelines" To consistently deliver a client-focussed service which promotes optimum independence in the clients home To adhere to the in-house code of conduct and attend mandatory and in service training. To take a lead role in the induction of other Rehabilitation assistants The post holder will be responsible for, 1. To contribute to the initial and on-going assessment of a client by completing relevant paperwork and recording and reporting feedback to the therapist. 2. To prepare for, and assist with, clinical activities delivered by the therapist. 3. To adhere to universal precautions, including hand washing and disposal of waste, and ensure effective cleaning of equipment before and after the activity. 4. To undertake prescribed therapy activities and ADL assessments that you have previously been signed competent for, and report any variances or concerns back to relevant team members. 5. To assess safety of conditions and environment prior to in/outdoor rehabilitation activities. 6. To provide clear communication and explanations to patients and effectively respond to questions posed during interventions with no direct supervision. 7. To coach other support staff in undertaking prescribed therapeutic interventions, and in the use of specific equipment

Have worked within therapy team previously. Mandatory manual handling Know how to support safe transfers and mobility Working with older persons, ideally community experience/ falls, experience of rehab

We providecommunity health services to more than two million people across eleven London boroughs and Hertfordshire. Every day, our professionals provide high-quality healthcare in people's homes and local clinics, helping them to:

• stay well
• manage their own health with the right support
• avoid unnecessary trips to, or long stays in, hospital.
We support our patients at every stage of their lives, providing health visiting for new-born babies through to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation and palliative care for people towards the end of their lives. Our vision:deliver great care closer to home. Our mission: working together to give children a better start and adults greater independence