Community Stroke Team Rehabilitation Assistant

An exciting 12 month opportunity has arisen for a band 4 Community Stroke Rehabilitation Assistant to work within the Knowsley Community Stroke Rehabilitation service. You will be an integral part of the Knowsley Community CVD Service. Instrumental in assisting the Community Stroke Team to delivery patient rehabilitation programmes to patients registered with Knowsley GP's who have had a CVA. You will provide appropriate support and rehabilitation within the community setting working across a variety of venues and within patients homes. You will work across the disciplines of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy to development, coordination and delivery a comprehensive programme of Stroke Rehabilitation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to peoples recovery and see the impact rehabilitation can have. Delivering healthcare to people within their own homes and experience holistic care delivery within a multidisciplinary
team., To provide a service to patients registered with Knowsley GP's who have had a CVA and provide appropriate support and rehabilitation within the community.
+ To carry out assessment, treatment, modification, follow up and discharge for a designated caseload working across health and social care boundaries in liaison with qualified staff.
+ To actively assist the Community Stroke Team in the development and delivery of effective patient rehabilitation programmes by working across the disciplines of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy.
+ To work with qualified staff in the development of clinical procedures, protocols, and practice to ensure the effective delivery of services to a designated patient population.
+ To identify and initiate processes and procedures to ensure the effective management of clerical/ administrative duties.
+ To demonstrate initiative in carrying out designated and non- designated tasks as required.
· To maintain clinical and non -clinical documentation (using electronic systems) in line with organisational and departmental requirements.
+ To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities, clinical risk, use of time and staffing levels. To balance patient related and professional demands, ensuring that these remain in accordance with those of the team., · Identify and carry out routine and specific clinical assessments for a designated caseload or as delegated by a senior member of staff. Report assessment findings through the most appropriate media within established protocols/ guidelines.
· To demonstrate ability to independently plan, implement and progress rehabilitation programmes in liaison with qualified staff including therapeutic handling, patient education, provision of exercise and outdoor mobility practise activities of daily living, communication therapy and other alternative options. Make judgements as to the patients' response to these activities, taking action including modifications to the programme, as required and report as appropriate giving feedback to senior staff as necessary in line with established protocols/ guidelines according to competencies.
· To prepare, organise and instruct patients in routine and specific activities as identified within a given caseload, modify as necessary in line with established protocols and competencies providing feedback to qualified staff and colleagues. This may include Health Promotion and Education.
· To assess for, provide and instruct patients as to the use of designated specific equipment making specific modifications as required in line with established protocols. Carry out routine provision and modification of equipment as required by the service.
· Make appropriate observations of the patient during activities and report abnormalities to qualified staff.
· To liaise with external agencies with regards to follow up and discharge planning providing feedback to qualified staff as appropriate.
· To assist in the provision of education and exercise sessions as needed.
· To monitor and maintain specific equipment in terms of fitness for use and stock levels. To take responsibility with regards to specialist equipment and feedback as appropriate.
· To participate and contribute to multidisciplinary and team meetings
· To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with organisational record keeping standards, including preparation of reports to consultants and GP's. To maintain patient records accurately and legibly in accordance with trust guidelines.
· To demonstrate skills in motivating clients and/or carer's to engage in the therapeutic process.
· To have regard to moving and lifting relevant equipment between locations e.g., clinical equipment.
· To be flexible to the demands of the environment.
· To communicate effectively with patients with stroke who may have barriers to understanding.
· To communicate effectively with patients/carers/colleagues/outside agencies on a range of matters with tact and diplomacy where situations/ matters may be sensitive and/ or difficult.
· To communicate condition related information with patients/carers/MDT (verbal or written) working collaboratively with health and social care and external agencies to ensure maximum rehabilitation potential is achieved.
· To support Senior staff in dealing with complex situations and matters appropriately.
· Participate in the health and social care review assessments for patients in conjunction with the stroke team.
· Promote equality, diversity and rights and contributes to the protection of individuals from abuse.
· Work as a member of a team, developing and promoting effective communication and relationships with all contacts during work activities.
· Maintain the health and safety of self and others, including basic first aid in an emergency situation.
· Any other clinical responsibilities delegated.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
· To contribute to interagency/multi-disciplinary team building.
· To be aware of, adhere to and implement service and team plans and policies.
· To deal with initial complaints sensitively bringing it to the attention of the line manager, following service policies.
· To assist the Community Stroke Team in providing an Early Supported Discharge service and achieving the key performance indicators.
· Provide effective, appropriate, and timely rehabilitation in liaison with qualified staff.
· Any additional management duties as delegated
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
· To deliver knowledge and skills to staff as appropriate.
· To plan, undertake and review specific liaison/key trainer/link person duties as delegated.
· To participate in the induction of new staff / students.
· To assist with the identification of training needs within the team.
· Plan and undertake delegated education, health promotion, public relations, and marketing activities.
To develop the ability to reflect on and evaluate training provided.

· To contribute to the teams training programme.
+ To attend training /courses as directed by an individual personal development plan and the needs of the service, and to disseminate this information to colleagues to support best practice.
5. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
· To act in a professional manner whilst undertaking duties
· To collect, collate, record and report in appropriate form and content clinical and non- clinical activities to the most appropriate person; taking action as required.
· To maintain clear, accurate, documentation (using electronic systems) according to service standards and support others in maintaining standards.
· Adhere to code of conduct for Assistants as identified through the CSP/ RCOT /RCSLT and other relevant professional bodies.
· Work within relevant local and national guidelines (e.g. NSF and NICE Guidelines)
· Act in ways that maintain and support equality and value diversity within all clinical and non -clinical tasks, activities, and interactions. Identifying and responding appropriately to individual differences. Maintain a positive role model for new staff and students.
· To contribute actively to own personal development participating within and contributing to the supervision and appraisal processes both as appraisee/ supervisee. To contribute to the identification of learning needs of new and developing staff
· To follow service and Trust policies and procedures (e.g. mandatory training, health and safety, manual handling, CPR)
· To provide timely, accurate and relevant information and statistics regarding service provision to ensure effective service delivery.
· To participate in review of departmental procedures e.g. efficiency of service delivery.
· To be actively involved in service development e.g. research and audits.
· To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in meeting the demands of the health community.
· Utilise informal and formal learning opportunities both independently and with others.
· To demonstrate core clinical and non-clinical skills for job role. Act consistently with legislation, policies, and procedures, which underpin quality.
· Act as a role model for quality service delivery.
· Identify and work within own level of competency, responsibility, and accountability. To be accountable for own action's and recognise own boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate
· Alert Senior staff/Managers to quality issues.
· Understand, identify, contribute, and feedback regarding any issues regarding own role to maintain effective, efficient, and safe practice.
· To monitor and maintain one's own and others health, safety and security through the understanding and application of appropriate organisational and departmental policies and procedures.
· To comply with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott recommendations.
· To use appropriate information technology (IT) skills for communication where required.
· To maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up to date documentation, in line with legal and departmental requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and letters.
· To adhere to, and act in accordance with, the values & beliefs of the Trust
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, interested applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.
Please review the job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential requirements for the post.
All applicants will be contacted and informed by email whether they were successfully shortlisted for interview.
As part of you pre-employment checks we will be required to obtain satisfactory references. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent employer. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.
From April 2017 the Government plans to extend the requirement to provide a criminal record certificate to Tier 2 visa applicants coming to work in Education, Health and Social Care sectors and to their adult dependants.
If you are a Tier 2 visa applicant and you are coming to work in an occupation defined by the relevant Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code, you will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from any country you have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, this is also applicable for your adult dependants.
Employers are expected to implement the Care Certificate for all applicable new starters from April 2015. The Care Certificate aims to equip health and social care support workers with the knowledge and skills which they need to provide safe, compassionate care. We expect all new starters in clinical, patient facing posts (bands 1-4) to complete all 15 standards of the Care Certificate, within their first 6 months with the Trust.
Flexible Working applications will be considered in line the Trusts flexible working policies.
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We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications and so urge you to submit your application as soon as possible.
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As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.
As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aim to extending access and improve quality.
Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:
+ Quality: to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care
+ Service and Innovation: to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care
+ Value: to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs
+ Workforce: to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
+ Stakeholders: to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation.
Our Mission
"Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day", As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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