We are seeking a caring and driven RehabilitationAssistant to join our welcoming and supportive team within the CommunityNeurological Rehabilitation Service. In this role, you will play a key part indelivering excellent patient care while supporting the clinical team in thesmooth running of the service. Working closely with our multidisciplinary teamof Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Consultants in Rehabilitation,Therapy Assistant Practitioners, Dietitians and Nurses, you will perform a varietyof clinical duties. This position is for candidates with prior therapy-basedexperience, particularly in primary care or community health, who areenthusiastic, organised, and committed to making a positive impact on patientslives.
This is a permanent role for 37.5 hours perweek.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for supporting theCommunity Neurological Rehabilitation Team in all aspects of their clinical andadministrative activities, both at St Marys Hospital and LCH clinic bases andduring patient home visits in community.
Working alongside the administrative team, the postholder should ensure that all interactions between patients, visitors, and theCommunity Neurological Rehabilitation Team are conducted to the highestpossible standards.
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Experienceworking in a healthcare setting
- Apatient-focused approach with excellent communication skills
- Abilityto undertake Health Checks
- Experiencewith patient home visits
- A keeneye for detail and the ability to manage a wide range of tasks and shiftingpriorities
- Aflexible approach, with a passion for development and training
Please note: A full UK driving licence andvalid Care Certificate are mandatory requirements for this role. Applicationsthat do not meet these criteria will unfortunately not be considered.
This vacancy is not eligible for Sponsorshipfrom Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range ofcommunity-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in theirhomes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnershipwith other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply held values, andour focus at all times is on delivering high-quality care to the people ofLeeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", withour Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to accessto NHS discount sites.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditionalon confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irishcitizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevantwork visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does notmeet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meetthe eligibility to apply.
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.
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