Neuro Rehab Assistant


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£27,106 to £28,850 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Epsom, KT18 7EG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Sept 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

To carry out basic assessments of patients needs as directed by Qualified Clinicians To carry out mobility and transfer assessments for specific pieces of equipment as requested by therapy or nursing staff and report back to qualified member of the team regarding the need for further input. To be able to identify more complex issues that need assessment by qualified clinician. To implement therapy programmes (as prescribed by the OT or PT) both to individuals and provide feedback to therapists. To carry out programmes devised by therapists using a range of techniques which the post holder has been deemed competent to do. To review patient progress and provide feedback at all stages of patients progress in caseload discussions. To work jointly with clinicians in cases which are complex and may require physical moving and handling as part of their rehabilitation. To be responsible for assessing and managing clinical risk in relation own caseload, seeking guidance where appropriate. Will not attempt any procedure without appropriate training and being deemed as competent to carry it out To contribute to the evaluations of therapeutic interventions including planning discharge: To set/ review SMART goals with patients, adapting them as the patient progresses. To be able to monitor progress with appropriate outcome measures, adjusting treatment as appropriate. To be able to prioritise work - load: To plan day-to-day workload. To be able to identify factors involved in making decisions with regard to prioritisation. To be able to prioritise the referrals to rehabilitation assistants on a daily basis. To provide support to clients, their carers, and other professionals involved in a patients care journey: To use listening skills and be aware of the issues and of how to respond to questions and anxieties. This requires empathy, sensitivity and good interpersonal skills, especially when a patient has barriers to understanding. To liaise with family, carers or other involved with a patients care in order to teach exercise programmes for them to supervise. To participate in the multi-disciplinary team within the Dorking Primary care Network Service. 7. To adhere to organisational standards for documentation / writing notes: To maintain timely patient progress notes on EMIS / Systm1 To abide by the record keeping standards of SDHC To be involved in service projects and developments To contribute to and support any projects for improving the Community Therapy service. To keep clinical skills updated by attending study days and training. To maintain personal and professional development To take part in CPD Attend in-service training above. To participate in SDHCs appraisal scheme and formulate a personal development plan. To participate in Clinical supervision. To fulfil any specific tasks as requested by the Team Leader or other therapist To maintain complete confidentiality of all information concerning patients that may be known or acquired in the course of work as per SDHC policy. To adhere to all policies and procedures of the Community Therapy Service. Please refer to the Job description and Person specification for more details

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