Neuro Rehab Assistant: Stroke Therapy Support

Surrey Downs Health & Care Partnership; Epsom; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional supervision

CPD opportunities

Make a difference to patients' lives

Job summary

Surrey Downs Health & Care Partnership in Epsom Hospital is seeking a passionate Physiotherapist Assistant to join our stroke therapy team. You will support physiotherapists and collaborate with occupational therapists and nurses to provide rehabilitation for adults recovering from stroke and neurological conditions, helping patients regain mobility and independence.

This role is not for qualified Physiotherapists.

Qualifications

• Previous hospital setting or with patients desirable but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, compassionate approach to patient support.
• Experience assisting therapists or individuals with neurological conditions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support neuro-rehabilitation by implementing therapy programmes devised by the lead therapist.
• Manage your own patient caseload, assessing and treating patients, and monitoring their progress.
• Assist in patient assessments, gathering relevant information, and adapting treatment plans under therapist guidance.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team, contributing to patient care planning and discharge processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive and compassionate

Team collaboration

Hospital experience desirable

Job description

Surrey Downs Health & Care Partnership in Epsom Hospital is seeking a passionate Physiotherapist Assistant to join our stroke therapy team. You will support physiotherapists and collaborate with occupational therapists and nurses to provide rehabilitation for adults recovering from stroke and neurological conditions, helping patients regain mobility and independence.

This role is not for qualified Physiotherapists.