Rehabilitation Assistant - Stroke Unit | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Urmston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Urmston is seeking a Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant to support the Stroke Team at Trafford Hospital. The ideal candidate will assist therapists in delivering high-quality rehabilitation to stroke patients, manage a caseload, and perform administrative tasks. Empathy, communication skills, and healthcare experience are preferred. Join this dynamic team focused on improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting is desirable.
• Experience on a Hospital Ward is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists in delivering rehabilitation care.
• Work directly with patients on treatment programs.
• Carry out administrative tasks and manage equipment.

Skills

Empathetic nature

Excellent communication skills

Desirable experience in healthcare

Job description

Overview

An Exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant in the Stroke Team based at Trafford Hospital. You will be working as part of the Stroke Therapy team to assist registered Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists in the provision of therapeutic care and rehabilitation to Stroke patients. You should have an empathetic nature, excellent communication skills and previous experience of working in a healthcare setting is desirable.

You will have the opportunity to work with the wider multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the weekend service. The role will also involve some administrative tasks, equipment management, cleaning duties and general IT skills are required. You should be able to work as directed by the qualified therapists but also be confident and competent in carrying your own caseload and reporting back to the team. You should therefore be able to demonstrate the ability to motivate patients to maximise their rehabilitation potential.

Previous experience of working on a Hospital Ward, along with skills in moving and handling patients would be advantageous. Candidates should have a willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the registered therapists in the delivery of high quality rehabilitation care and support discharges from hospital.
• Work directly with patients to carry out treatment programs as directed by the therapists and assist in delivering interventions.
• Work with the wider multidisciplinary team, attend handovers and feed information into and back from the therapy team.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with patients, their families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Motivate and encourage patients with their therapy and maintain an empathetic approach.
• Carry out administrative tasks and equipment management, including note writing and data collection for audit purposes; general IT skills are required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Empathetic nature and excellent communication skills.
• Desirable: previous experience in a healthcare setting; hospital ward experience and moving and handling of patients are advantageous.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to work under direction of therapists and to manage a caseload with reporting to the team.

About the Trust

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn. We are creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. We bring together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, championing collaborative working and transformation. We support a workforce of around 30,000 and offer opportunities to develop and grow.

We have created a digitally enabled organisation, introducing Hive—our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022—to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, and operational effectiveness. We are a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, supporting high-quality research programs. We are also advancing our Green Plan to make healthcare more sustainable.

Equality and How to Apply

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, review the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading. Read the “Candidate Essentials Guide” for details about the Trust, our benefits and how we care for you as you care for others. The guide also contains information you’ll need before submitting an application.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity and eliminating discrimination across our workforce. All individuals are encouraged to apply for this post. If you have any special requirements to help with your application, email [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you. This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Oct 2025.