Rehabilitation Technician

University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire Nhs Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry is seeking a Rehabilitation Technician to work within an integrated therapy team. You will be delegated rehabilitation tasks and work with therapists to support patients at home or in clinical settings, helping those with neurological conditions to regain independence.

The role requires commitment to patient-centred care, collaborative practice, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in rehabilitation settings or long-term neurological conditions.
• Manual handling experience.
• Awareness of equal opportunities and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support therapists by delivering rehabilitation tasks under supervision.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team activities to support patient independence.
• Contribute to patient safety, documentation and quality of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Moving and handling

Cognitive impairments

Emotional support

Team player

Development & training

Time management

Flexibility

Community rehab

Education

QCF 3/NVQ3 in health and social or therapeutic care

Job description

Job summary

What is a Rehabilitation Technician?

A "Rehabilitation Technician" is a specialist "Therapy Assistant" who works within a team of therapy professionals and is delegated rehabilitation tasks and activities to do either on their own or alongside a registered therapist with a patient. They will work flexibly alongside peers and several different therapists and can be delegated work from any registered therapist who works in the team. This might be Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Dietitians and Psychologists.

Are you a caring person who wants to help to make a difference to peoples quality of life?

Are you someone who understands the importance of patient rehabilitation and the effects this could have?

Do you want to empower and enable patients to live a meaningful life?

Are you keen to support people to develop their independence, do you want to help people and their loved ones in adapting to and recovering from a life changing event?

Are you interested in working with a supportive team of therapists and learning how you can support people living with a neurological condition?

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

The Community Integrated Neuro and Stroke Service (CINSS) is dedicated community rehabilitation services based in Coventry. They support people to be discharged home from hospital, when safe to do so, following a diagnosis of a stroke or other neurological condition and offer them rehabilitation at home.

The team consists of Psychology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Dietetics, Assistant Practitioners and Rehabilitation Technicians.

You will work closely with all members of the Interdisciplinary Team and Clinical Lead. The team has strong leadership with experienced qualified therapy staff that will support your development through value based appraisal, work based competencies, peer and individual supervision.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted: 19 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 9 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 218-AHP-B3-8369632

Closing date: 01 November 2026

Job responsibilities

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the role and requirements.

Skills we are looking for:

• You will be able to demonstrate and embody the trust visions and values of seeking excellence, working together, respect for everyone and compassion in action.
• You will have excellent communication skills and experience of communicating with those who may need support to understand or express themselves.
• You will have experience of people moving and handling, either using techniques and / or equipment to move people safely who have a physical impairment.
• You will have experience of working with and supporting people who have cognitive (memory and thinking skills) impairments or behaviour that challenges.
• You will have experience of supporting people who are emotionally distressed at a difficult and challenging time in their life.
• You will thrive working in a team and supporting my peers as well as my colleagues
• You will be committed to working through my own development and attend regular training and assessment of work based competencies in this role to develop my self and strengthen the service the team can offer.
• You will be able to prioritise your workload and manage your time effectively.
• You will be flexible and adaptable to changes in your working day and respond to meet patients and services needs on a priority basis.
• You will have experience of and a passion to work in a community rehabilitation setting, supporting people to live well with a neurological illness or injury.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Please be advised that the interviews for this post will take place on 23rd and 24th November.

A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• QCF 3/NVQ3 in health and social or therapeutic care (or already commenced work towards or is interested in working towards a level 3) or illustrate ability to achieve commensurate qualification with willingness to work towards a QCF 3/NVQ3 in health and social or therapeutic care.

Desirable

• For Bands 1-4 clinical Care Certificate or willingness to complete Care Certificate within 12 weeks.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people within a rehabilitation setting/ long term neurological conditions.
• Manual handling of patients.
• Awareness of equal opportunities.

Desirable

• Caring in a formal or informal setting.
• Meeting and dealing with people from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and beliefs.

Knowledge

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Listening skills.
• Maintenance of legible, accurate and relevant records.
• Able to problem solve.
• Able to interact well with others / team working.
• Able to prioritise.
• An awareness and understanding of different therapists and their roles.
• Confident and competent in Basic IT skills.
• Able to manage own time and prioritise workload efficiently and effectively.
• Works with initiative.
• Able to deal with stressful and sensitive health issues.
• Work as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Full Valid UK driving License.
• Access to a car which can be used for business use.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace.
• For posts with managerial responsibility only: Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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