Assistant Rehabilitation Practitioner

Working as part of the Orthopaedic Therapy Team providing assistant support to Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists working on inpatient trauma and elective orthopaedic wards., Essential Requirements: Formal qualification relevant to the post e.g. level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent. Car driver with access to a vehicle for home visits. Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Practitioners are invaluable members of the multi-disciplinary team and work alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. The post-holder will have a dynamic clinical role on the Orthopaedic wards and Day Surgery Unit supporting the therapy team with the rehabilitation of patients after surgery or injury. The post holder will work independently both in the hospital and support Early Supported discharge in the community to provide patient-centred programmes of rehabilitation activities. The work will be in a variety of environments, e.g. pre-surgery groups, ward based or patient's home. The post holder is required to work the hours across 3 days each week. This will include one late shift each week. About us At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
  
  The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years relevant experience working as a therapy assistant (or equivalent), have a good understanding of an orthopaedic service and hold a relevant qualification such as an NVQ at level 3. They will be proactive, able to communicate with sensitivity and empathy and be an effective team worker (basic IT skills will be required)., Experience
Essential
• Experience working as a Rehabilitation Assistant
• Experience of working with orthopaedic patients
Desirable
• Experience of community working or intermediate care
• Experience working at a Band 3 level
Qualifications Essential
• Formal qualification relevant to the post (Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care)
• Evidence of practical training or education in a health or social care setting
• Able to demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracy
Desirable
• First Aid qualification
• Basic Computer/word processing qualification
Person Specification Experience Essential
• Experience working as a Rehabilitation Assistant
• Experience of working with orthopaedic patients
Desirable
• Experience of community working or intermediate care
• Experience working at a Band 3 level
Qualifications Essential
• Formal qualification relevant to the post (Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care)
• Evidence of practical training or education in a health or social care setting
• Able to demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracy
Desirable
• First Aid qualification
• Basic Computer/word processing qualification