Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, forward-thinking Rehabilitation Coordinator to work at the Homerton Transitional Neurological Rehab Unit (HTNRU). HTNRU is a 7 bedded neurological rehab unit which supports people with neurological conditions to return to the community.  The post holder will carry out therapy sessions under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Therapist, and Psychologist. These sessions can take place on the unit, in the community, and in their own homes.  The rehabilitation coordinator will lead individual and group activities.  

The postholder is expected to show leadership skills and support the other rehabilitation support worker roles on the unit. The role includes managing the therapy equipment on the unit including cleaning schedules and reporting issues. There is an administration component to the job, supporting the therapists and nurses to complete paperwork and referrals. It is an exciting and challenging role as it requires taking initiative while also working closely with the team.

Previous experience of working with clients in a rehabilitation setting or in the community is essential. This is a fantastic role for someone who is interested in or would like to further their skills in working with people with neurological problems.  The clients may present with physical, cognitive, and/or behavioural impairments. 

Main duties of the job

• To be a member of the specialist interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Team and contribute to the provision of interdisciplinary rehabilitation for HTNRU clients
• Play a key role in the co-ordination of day to day delivery of a comprehensive rehabilitation programme 
• Provide support and direction to other staff to ensure the appropriate delivery of rehabilitation tasks to patients
• Participate in all aspects of rehabilitation treatment both on the unit and in the community for clients with physical and neurological disabilities under the supervision of the therapists involved.
• Carry out a range of other duties including administration, maintenance of wheelchairs and equipment and general tasks

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff.  This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan.  All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.