Job Description
Home First are excited to advertise two Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant post’s to support the work of the planned care therapy pathways across Milton Keynes.
You will work to support the Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Nursing needs of patients in Milton Keynes, helping to provide holistic physical health treatment plans in community and inpatient rehabilitation settings. This will assist in preventing our patients being admitted to acute services and support their discharge from hospital. This community-based role will require use of your empathy, communication and partnership working skills. You will have the opportunity to have supervised support from the Home 1sttherapists and work in co-operation with the wider multi-disciplinary team in planning patient’s discharges to maintain patient flow.
Here at Home First, we pride ourselves in the ongoing development of staff and encourage a lifelong learning approach. In-service training and continuing personal development are actively encouraged. You will receive a comprehensive induction, and will be able to participate in self-directed learning, completion of competencies, training opportunities and collaborative working within Home1st and its partners.
But it doesn't stop there! We can offer mentoring and opportunities for daily debriefs, access to remote working, regular 1:1 formal supervision and peer group CPD sessions.
Home1st is based in Bletchley and the modern office is a central hub for multi-disciplinary working. You will be provided with ICT laptop, mobile phone, uniform and have mileage expenses paid for.
If you are interested then apply or call, so we can help you with your decision... better still why don't you come for a visit? Please contact Susie Gaynard, Home1st Manager for Therapies on 01908 724999.
It is essential to be a car driver and have access to a car for use at work.
- To undertake specific support work to aid rehabilitation of service users, in the achievement of optimal functional independence, with or without the assistance of others.
- To provide flexible programmes and interventions of therapeutic activities, as directed by Home 1stAllied Health Professionals (AHP) or Band 4 Rehabilitation Assistants.
- To work without direct supervision, monitoring progress and minor adaptations to interventions as required, under the guidance of Allied Health Professionals or Band 4 Rehabilitation Assistants.
- To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team and other services within Home1st, as well as outside agencies.
- Work within any of the Home 1stTherapy pathways and participate in rotation to different therapy teams as required.
- Participate in development of integrated pathways.
- To be responsible for the ordering and provision of Allied Health Professional or Band 4 Rehabilitation Assistant prescribed equipment.