Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated person to join the Integrated Supported Home Discharge Team (iSHDT) as an Assistant Rehabilitation Practitioner.
About the Team
The team is a multidisciplinary team consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Social Care Assistants, Rehabilitation Assistants and Rehabilitation Practitioners. The team provides reablement support to patients in their own homes following hospital discharge. You will have support from and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide patient‑centred reablement and rehabilitation programmes.
We Are Looking For An Individual Who Has
- Relevant experience in a health and social care setting and a base level of Occupational therapy/Physiotherapy knowledge
- Knowledge of patient/client conditions relevant to community rehabilitation
- Strong administrative and communication skills, able to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders
- Ability to work under own direction
- Able to travel to meet the need of the role
In Return iSHDT Offers You
- The opportunity to work in an innovative integrated health and social care team
- Regular monthly clinical supervision
- A programme of in‑service training
- Training and development opportunities
Starting with NELFT
NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend drop‑in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period unless they are currently part way through a probationary period or are a bank member of staff.
High Cost Area Supplement (Outer London)
This post also attracts payment for a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part‑time).
Working for Us
Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex and provides community and mental health care services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award‑winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.
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