ESSDT Rehabilitation Assistant

Job summary
ESSD Rehabilitation Assistant -25 hours. Based at Maryport Hospital, but covering Workington and Copeland areas.
The Early Supported Stroke Discharge (ESSD) service is excited to advertise a post for 25 permanent hours for a stroke-specific Rehabilitation Assistant to work within West Cumbria (Workington and Copeland localities). Our team is based at Maryport Hospital and you will be working with people in their own homes as well as across NHS and community sites, depending on the needs of the stroke survivor. The ESSD service plays a vital role in safe, supported and early discharge from the Hyper-acute Stroke Unit and the stroke wards at the Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital. We are a small team working with patients with mild-moderate levels of disability and a variety of needs. Our input is based around patient\’s own identified goals and is stimulating, varied and rewarding.
Main duties of the job
As a Rehabilitation Assistant in the team you will be key to the implementation of evidence based specialist treatment programs for patients following a stroke, who may have a range of impairments and complex health needs. The therapy plans often include supporting patients to practice their normal daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and accessing their local community in order to achieve their rehabilitation goals. You will work closely with patients and their families and carers in the implementation of their care plans. You will be working with a full multidisciplinary team comprising of specialist Occupational Therapists, physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists and neuropsychologists.
The ESSD service works closely with hospital and community teams to provide a seamless transition of care from the acute hospital setting into the community. The post requires the ability to travel across the Workington and Copeland localities as required, as well as to work flexibility to meet service needs. You will provide specialist rehabilitation with patients following a stroke, in their own homes and other community and clinical settings under the direction and supervision of qualified therapists. The post is Monday to Friday but weekend working may be required as necessary.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of \’safe, high quality care every time\’:
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:

• Junk Mail is checked regularly

Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:

• youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
• the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Please note the cost of the DBS check has increased from 2nd December 2024
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:

• Junk Mail is checked regularly

Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:

• youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
• the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Please note the cost of the DBS check has increased from 2nd December 2024
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person Specification
Skills and aptitudes
Essential

• Understanding of the basic philosophy of rehabilitation
• Evidence of ongoing training & mandatory courses
• Understanding of the role of all MDT disciplines – OT, PT, psychology and SALT
• Self-awareness and appreciation of limitations
• Understanding of reflective practice and its application

Desirable

• Experience with stroke patients

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Evidence of working within rehabilitation
• Able to work with a wide range of people

Desirable

• Experience of working in a community setting
• Experience of lone working
• Experience of working with stroke patients
• Previous experience of working in a multi- disciplinary team

Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in health/ Rehabilitation
• Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake (applicable for all non-registered support workers that provide health care)

Desirable

• IT qualification
• Specific stroke rehabilitation course

Personal Circumstances
Essential

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Ability to motivate others
• Responsible and reliable
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Committed to personal development.

Desirable

• Ability to pass on knowledge to other team members

Other requirements
Essential

• Patient handling skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Able to use own initiative
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Basic IT skills
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
• Car driver essential due to rural caseload

Person Specification
Skills and aptitudes
Essential

• Understanding of the basic philosophy of rehabilitation
• Evidence of ongoing training & mandatory courses
• Understanding of the role of all MDT disciplines – OT, PT, psychology and SALT
• Self-awareness and appreciation of limitations
• Understanding of reflective practice and its application

Desirable

• Experience with stroke patients

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Evidence of working within rehabilitation
• Able to work with a wide range of people

Desirable

• Experience of working in a community setting
• Experience of lone working
• Experience of working with stroke patients
• Previous experience of working in a multi- disciplinary team

Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in health/ Rehabilitation
• Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake (applicable for all non-registered support workers that provide health care)

Desirable

• IT qualification
• Specific stroke rehabilitation course

Personal Circumstances
Essential

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Ability to motivate others
• Responsible and reliable
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Committed to personal development.

Desirable

• Ability to pass on knowledge to other team members

Other requirements
Essential

• Patient handling skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Able to use own initiative
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Basic IT skills
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
• Car driver essential due to rural caseload

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Maryport Hospital
Ewanrigg Road
Maryport
CA15 8EJ
Employer\’s website