A rare opportunity has arisen for a Rehabilitation Assistant (RA) to join the Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team (CSRT). CSRT offers specialist multi-disciplinary rehabilitation to adults who have had a stroke in a community setting. You will work closely with professionals such as occupational therapists physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, psychologists, dietitians, nurses as well as therapy assistant practitioners. The service provides goal focused, time limited rehabilitation interventions in patient’s homes or other community settings.The stroke rehab team work closely alongside colleagues from Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust, as well as third sector organisations such as the Stroke Association, to support patients along the whole stroke pathway, from hospital to home. This is an exciting time for service development as we work towards implementing the new National Stroke Service Model.The successful candidate will receive training in order to be competent in a range of interventions and will continue to learn throughout their role with a robust in service training program.Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If required adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act. If you would like further information on this role please contact Gillian Dryden, Physiotherapy Lead on g.dryden@nhs.net or call 0113 8555090.Ideal candidates are:Self-motivated and willing to learn new skillsPassionate about helping patients who have had a strokeAble to collaborate as a teamWork autonomouslyKnowledgeable about basic IT skillsExcellent communicators both verbally and non-verballyAble to communicate with a wide range of people including patients, family/carers, team members and staff from other organisationsWork under pressure in a fast-paced environmentWhat we will provide:Initial training and lifelong learningRegular supervision from a qualified staff memberA friendly working environment within a committed and passionate team, with a focus given to supporting staff wellbeingOpportunities to work on service development projectsAn opportunity to work holistically with patient who present with a range if stroke or neurological deficits for time limited goal focused therapyPotential to progress to other roles such as therapy assistant practitioners or apprenticeships in the futurePlease Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS TrustWho are we?Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.Perks of the jobOur benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.Right to WorkThis role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
