Rehabilitation Facilitator (CNST) in London

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual to join our dynamic multi-professional team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a forward thinking environment focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of care across disciplines and contribute directly to patient outcomes while developing your own skills and confidence. This post requires NHS experience and either RQF accredited NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or else the NHS Care Certificate (via observations in the workplace, not the online module courses). We are recruiting for 1x37hr and 1x30hr per week Monday to Friday, permanent positions.

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) that consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dietician, Clinical Psychologist and Neuro Specialist Nurses, to assist with the assessment and rehabilitation of patients, with varied acquired, congenital and progressive neurological conditions.
• To promote and sustain independence/wellbeing for the individual or carer in the relevant community setting; home, social and health care environments, community resources, through a holistic approach that encompasses the patients' values and beliefs.
• To independently carry out an agreed treatment plan set by an Allied Health Professional/Qualified Clinician.
• To work independently, without direct clinical guidance, monitoring response to intervention and providing feedback to the qualified clinician in a timely manner when needed.

Working for our organisation

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical

• To work under the clinical supervision of the Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Dietician, Neuro Nurse and Psychologist in implementing rehabilitation/management strategies.
• To undertake and implement a specialist treatment program, under the guidance of qualified staff, as part of IDT working.
• To promote health and well-being by assisting individuals to access health promotion initiatives.
• To assist clinicians and Specialist Rehabilitation Practitioner with the management and implementation of group sessions, such as symptom management, exercise and education classes through virtual and face to face contacts.
• To provide support, advice and guidance to families, friends and all those involved in the rehabilitation of the person concerned.
• Promote achievement of goals and self-management of condition through patient specific home programmes.
• To monitor and record the continuity/carry-over of specific treatment plans in accordance with the individual patient goal, through effective documentation.
• To feed back to the appropriate team member when the goal is close to completion / any barriers to attainment of the goal.
• Feedback of progression or regression to the appropriate member of the team, for the rehabilitation programme to be modified.
• Advise the appropriate team member of any potential or actual problems with patients (e.g., physical/psychological, or functional), which need addressing.
• To work within the agreed level of clinical competency as directed by the trust competency framework.
• Ensure that care interventions and patient progress is accurately reported and recorded (written and verbal).
• Attend and participate in weekly meetings to discuss patient progress, future treatment plans and diary planning for the week ahead.

Managerial

• Proactively contribute towards the implementation of local service models, including that of the newly developed Greater Manchester Integrated Neuro and Stroke Rehabilitation Network.
• Maintain and provide accurate and timely statistics and information within the required timescales.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Manage time and caseload pressure in a rapidly changing environment, using appropriate prioritisation.
• Demonstrate flexibility as the service requires.
• Undertake any other professional duty as required within the service, in accordance with training, and experience following consultation with the trained member of the team.

Communication and working relationships

• To have excellent communication skills to enable effective and professional communication with team members, other clinical staff, and patients.
• To establish and maintain appropriate clinical relationships with patients to assist in the delivery of effective patient centred care.
• Participate in case conferences/meetings and liaise with other disciplines to achieve comprehensive, effective, and holistic ongoing care management planning for the patient.
• Maintain accurate records according to the Trusts standards and ensure that all reports are completed and sent appropriately.

Responsibility for Finance

• Be aware of financial limitations and provide a service in consideration of resources available.

Responsibility for Training

• Participate in ongoing professional development activities.
• Keep up to date with clinical developments implementing change to clinical practice accordingly, under the supervision of the qualified clinician.
• To be accountable for the completion of own mandatory training, in line with trust policy.

Work Circumstances & on-call

• To work flexibly including extended hours and weekend working, responsive to service working requirements.

Person specification

• RQF accredited NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or NHS Care Certificate.
• Evidence of training/competencies achieved through practical experience.
• NHS experience.
• Experience of effective, skilled communication with patients / relatives/ public.
• Experience of working in a relevant health related area.
• Demonstrate willingness to undertake role development competencies within the first 12 months into post and ongoing professional development within scope of role.
• Previous experience of working within a therapy/nursing service.
• Experience of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team working.