Multi Profession Rehab Assistant (MRPA) (Stroke)

Job Overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 8 MONTHS DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

North Wales and BCUHB continue to develop and improve our stroke services. We now have an exciting opportunity to be part of the Acute Stroke Team working as a Multi-Profession Rehabilitation Assistant (MPRA). Through a comprehensive training programme you will develop and demonstrate the skills to work with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and dietitians, supporting and enhancing rehabilitation for people who are recovering from a stroke.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about neurological rehabilitation and empowering people. You will need to be self-motivated, compassionate, and able to work with a large and varied team, with the desire to continually learn new skills and adapt to a changing rehabilitation environment. Recent and relevant experience in a therapy healthcare setting is therefore essential. Proficient computer skills are also essential as documentation is electronic.

Main duties of the job

The posts will involve a wide range of duties including delivering therapy programmes with a holistic approach and under the supervision of qualified therapists, facilitating daily rehabilitation and acute care in line with national standards, delivering individual therapy sessions, gathering data to support stroke service audit (including updating the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme electronic database), and supporting the ongoing development of stroke services in the region.

The team are based in Glan Clwyd Hospital but the successful applicant may be asked to support the ESD and Rehab services across Conwy and Denbighshire if service requires.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant experience of working within a Therapy environment
• Able to demonstrate promotion of independence and its effect on health and well being
• Understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist/Speech and Language Therapist/Dietitian
• In depth understanding of the concept of rehabilitation/recovery within the clinical area (stroke).
• Basic knowledge of main conditions relevant to area of speciality and the effects of illness on function.
• Experience of working within an NHS setting

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of working with people who have experienced stroke

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care or equivalent level of knowledge.
• Documented evidence of participation in training activities
• Proven experience of working in relevant clinical speciality at diploma equivalent level of knowledge
• Good general education especially in literacy and numeracy to at least GCSE grade C in English language or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Membership of professional body and/or special interest group
• Level 4 qualification in relevant clinical field