Rehabilitation Practitioner Long Covid Rehab Hub

Diagnostics, Clinical Support and Cancer Services Division

Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Covid Rehab Hub

Band 4

Long Covid Rehab Hub

Fixed term – 12 months: 37.5 hours per week

2 posts available

SALARY RANGE; Band 4

Please quote vacancy reference: 166-DCSC-4974606

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the Long Covid Rehab Hub based at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. Short term funding has been provided run a multidisciplinary rehab hub for patients with persisting symptoms post Covid.

The successful candidate will work with specialists in vocational rehabilitation, respiratory, chronic fatigue and psychology. Your role will be to assist in the delivery of rehabilitation in both face to face and virtual formats.

To provide high quality efficient and responsive rehabilitation to patients being treated within the Covid Rehab Hub.

To treat complex outpatients with long covid identifying and reporting needs to Therapists promptly.

The post holder will provide skilled support to the Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Psychologists working within the Covid Rehab Hub. They will be expected to work autonomously.

The post holder will work within clearly defined boundaries of their Assistant Practitioner Competencies and carry out specific delegated clinical tasks and responsibilities as defined by the registered therapists.

We welcome applications from those who possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate flexibility and initiative and can prioritise their workload in a busy environment. The successful candidate will also demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and an aptitude for team working.

Flexibility to travel to other sites is essential.

We are seeking applicants who have had experience working in a therapy environment, and understand the physical, cognitive and emotional needs of patients experiencing the effects of long covid.

Basic IT skills are required, as the service operates with electronic patient records.

Our vision: Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people.

Our mission: To bring our people communities and partners together – providing patient care we can all be proud of., We all play a part in achieving this, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. As members of staff we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values:

• COMPASSION– treating everyone with kindness – welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values
• AMBITION– Aspiring to be the best – reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people’s health and wellbeing
• RESPECT– Valuing and appreciating everyone – listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits
• ENCOURAGEMENT–Opportunities for all – supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future

Please see the Job description document for further information about the role and job requirements. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions.

We are committed to providing you with on-going training and development to ensure you thrive in your role here at the Trust, which will be individualised and supported by your Line manager

The key to our success is simple: our people. With your experience, energy and commitment, you’ll be able to make a huge difference.