BHSCT_Community Stroke Team Rehab Assistant_Band 3

Advertised role location: Mourne Villa,Knockbracken Healthcare Par
Official document: B3 RA JD (doc)
JOB DESCRIPTION

POST: Rehabilitation Assistant Community Stroke Team

LOCATION: Mourne Villa, Knockbracken Healthcare Park

BAND: 3

REPORTS TO: Stroke Care Co-ordinator

RESPONSIBLE TO: Community Stroke Team Lead

Job Summary / Main Purpose

To offer clients an intensive period of rehabilitation and care to enable their individual potential to be maximised. Rehabilitation Assistants will provide a combination of care and rehabilitation under the supervision of Therapists. This rehabilitation will take place in clients own home.

The post holder is required to assist in the provision of safe, effective, compassionate person centred care.
The post holder will assist patients/service users with fundamental nursing care in all aspects of the activities of daily living, as delegated by registered nursing staff, for example, washing, toileting, eating and drinking.
The post holder must ensure that all information regarding patients/service users is kept in strict confidence.
The post holder must adhere to the Standards for Nursing Assistants (DoH, 2018).

Main Duties / Responsibilities

For each of the following, the postholder will;

Provision of Care
Maintain the confidentiality of all information, regarding patients/service users at all times.
Respect the dignity, wishes and beliefs of all patients/service users.
Obtain consent from patient/service user for all care and treatment provision.
Assist patients/service users with fundamental nursing care in all aspects of the activities of daily living, as delegated by registered nursing staff, for example, washing, toileting, eating and drinking.
Report and accurately record all activities undertaken, in line with organisational policy.
Encourage patients/service users to actively participate in their own care when this is appropriate.
Work in accordance with Philosophy and aims of Community Stroke Team.
Work under supervision of Community Stroke Team Therapists. To carry out specific tasks as identified in each client individual rehab/care plan.
Work at all times to a rehabilitation philosophy by enabling clients to be as independent as possible.
Work flexibly between 8 am and 10 pm. To offer person centred rehab plans designed to individual client goals (NB shifts be 8 am - 4pm or 2pm-10pm. Staff will be rostered for weekend work and Bank Holidays).
Carry out or assist individual clients in a range of daily living tasks.
Give support to carers and family.
Be aware of individual clients changing needs and to communicate these to Team Therapists / Line Manager.
Participate in individual client review meetings and team meetings.
Maintain accurate records and undertake reports as required.
Undertake appropriate training / courses as required.
Work with clients who have complex needs and this may include clients with challenging behavior.
Work in accordance with Cross Infection Policy Guidelines.
Work with Therapists, Co-ordinator and other professionals to minimise risk, taking account of duty of care to clients, other staff and to self and to use equipment as directed in rehabilitation plan.
Be required to maintain equipment stock levels in stores and Community Facilities and to deliver equipment to clients’ homes on request of therapists or co-ordinators.
Develop one’s self within the job role which includes rotation into the inpatient unit.

Communication
Deal courteously with patients/service users and others with whom they come into contact within the course of their duties.
Communicate effectively with patients/service users and others taking into account physical and mental state.
Report and record any changes in patient’s/service user’s condition or behaviour to relevant registered nursing staff, in line with organisational policy.
Ensure that all information/messages, issues and concerns are passed onto relevant registered nursing staff in an appropriate and timely manner.
Where required make accurate and complete written records.
Maintain the confidentiality of all information, regarding patients/service users and staff, at all times.

Personal & People Development
Participate fully in the Trusts KSF and Development Review process.
Complete Induction Programme and participate in training and other learning and development activities as required.
Keep up to date records of own development review process.

Health, Safety & Security
Undertake duties that are required to ensure adequate standards of environmental hygiene and prevent cross infection.
Report any accidents and incidents to relevant registered nursing staff and assist in the investigation of same.
Comply with health and safety policies and statutory regulations.
Contribute to effective and economic use of resources and the safe use of all equipment.
Work within own role in emergencies and summon help.
Identify and report any health, safety and security issues to the appropriate person.
Comply with HSC Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols.

Service Improvement
Fully participate in all work place audits.
Report all concerns and complaints to appropriate registered nursing staff in a timely manner.

Quality
Work within the limits of own competence and responsibility and will refer issues beyond these limits to registered nursing staff.
Act responsibly as a team member and seek help if necessary.
Contribute to the delivery of respectful, safe, effective person-centred and compassionate care in order to provide a quality service.

Equality & Diversity
Adhere to current legislation and HSC Trust policies on equality and diversity.
Present a positive image of self and the organisation, and treats others with dignity and respect.
Recognise and report behaviour that undermines equality and diversity.

General Responsibilities

Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:
At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.
The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with Belfast Trust’s Whistleblowing Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.
Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.
Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy.
Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.
Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment.
Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.
Maintain high standards of personal accountability.
Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.

Information Governance

All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.

For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR

Environmental Cleaning Strategy

The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognizes the key principle that “Cleanliness matters is everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners” Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.

Infection Prevention and Control

The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
This includes:-
Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO ‘5 moments’);
Using the correct ‘7 step’ hand hygiene technique;
Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment;
Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet);
Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;
Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;
Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

Personal Public Involvement

Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI).

Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf

Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE / BAND: Rehabilitation Assistant Community Stroke / Band 3
DEPT / DIRECTORATE: North and West plus South and East Belfast /
Unscheduled & Acute Care

Notes to applicants:
You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.
Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined below at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.
Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage.
You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Factor
Criteria
Method of Assessment

Experience
Qualifications
Registration
Hold NVQ/VRQ/QCF/RQF level 2 Certificate in Health/Health & Social Care (or equivalent qualification) or must undertake to complete RQF Level 2 Certificate (health specific) within 12 months of taking up post.****
OR
Hold 4 GCSE’s at grade A-C / 9-4 including English and Maths* (or equivalent qualification).
OR
Have caring experience. **
Shortlisting by Application Form

Other (e.g. Driving etc.)

For Community post:***
Must hold a full drivers licence and have access to a car or form of transport that will enable the post holder to carry out duties of the post.
‘Where disability prohibits driving, this criteria will be waived if the applicant is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements.’
Must undertake the regional induction programme in the first week following the allocated start date and complete within 6 months of taking up post.
Must undertake relevant training to meet service needs.
Shortlisting by Application Form

Knowledge
Skills
Abilities
Ability to work flexibly including evenings, nights, weekends, bank holidays and on call as required.
Awareness of role.
Awareness of patient / service user experience needs in a caring environment.
Awareness of health & safety issues.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Effective organisational skills.
Interview

** Caring experience could include: paid or voluntary work within a hospital / residential / Nursing Home or community setting or care provided to a relative or friend. This must be evidenced on the application form and will be tested at interview.

*** This criteria is only applicable to some posts therefore it does not prevent an individual applying to this recruitment and selection process for posts that do not have this requirement. The criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.

**** It is required that the RQF Level 2 Certificate (health specific) must be completed within 12 months of taking up post. It may be the case in some exceptional circumstances that this requirement is not met. All such cases must be signed off by the professional head of service/ senior nurse for the division and reported and explained to the Trust Director of Nursing.

NOTE:
Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one photocopy of same issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative.

If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment.

Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

HSC Values

Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is drawn to the following values for this role