"Back Up is by far the best thing that's ever happened to me. I have dealt with medical emergencies, liaised with medical professionals and more importantly I’ve seen the person behind the injury which has changed the way I practice."
Back Up run a programme of
courses to help build confidence and independence and enabling both volunteers and spinal cord injured participants to see how much is possible. For somebody that is adjusting to life after a devastating injury, our courses provide the opportunity to develop new skills and friendships that show life can be good after a spinal cord injury. Our volunteer nurses and PAs are there to enable spinal cord injured participants to feel
well, comfortable, and fully able to participate in the course, as well as helping them to learn new skills which will make their life easier back at home.
What does it involve?
- Assisting with personal care needs of spinal cord injured participants and/or volunteers
- Supporting participants to develop their skills and independence
- Contributing to the positive experience of the group as a whole and participating in course activities
- This role would suit an experienced Nurse or PA who is helpful and flexible, a good listener, patient and caring and can respect confidentiality. For more information and to see the specific care skills required, please download the role description or give us a call.
Support and training - You will paired to work with course participants based on your skills and experience and will receive full information about the course and the people you are matched to work with.
- Support, guidance and feedback from Group Leaders, the Courses Manager and experienced Nurses or PAs.
- Agreed expenses covered by Back Up
Interested?See the
Nurse/PA role description for more information.
For an informal chat about the role, or for more information, please email
Ally or call on
020 8875 1805.
We are now recruiting for courses in 2012, visit the
calendar for details of the courses taking place.
Download an application form
here
“Thanks for yet another amazing experience. Back Up courses never fail to develop me professionally and personally.”