Senior Rehabilitation Assistant - Neurological Rehab

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Urmston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated therapy professional to support patients with neurological conditions. You will implement treatment plans, lead group activities, and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team. This role offers a supportive environment for career growth and development, emphasizing effective patient outcomes through innovative practices. Join us in making a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Professional development pathways

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience with neurological conditions and therapy interventions.
• Ability to communicate flexibly with diverse patient needs.
• Familiarity with administrative tasks and electronic record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Deliver supervised therapy interventions for patients with neurological conditions.
• Implement treatment plans including cognitive and mobility rehabilitation.
• Work as part of a 6-day rota and support community activities.

Skills

Therapy interventions

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

• Deliver supervised therapy interventions and support assessments and treatments for patients with neurological conditions.
• Implement treatment plans, including exercise and mobility programmes, personal and domestic daily living activities, and cognitive, speech, and swallowing rehabilitation.
• Progress personalised interventions based on individual patient goals and needs during therapy sessions.
• Lead or assist with group activities on the ward and support community activities, such as access or home assessment visits.
• Communicate confidently and flexibly, adapting to patients' diverse needs, including those with cognitive challenges.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
• Carry out regular moving and handling of patients as part of daily duties.
• Undertake administrative tasks, including ordering equipment, recording statistics, and managing stock items.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and demonstrate basic IT proficiency.
• Work as part of a 6-day rota; being a car driver is advantageous for fulfilling all aspects of the role.
• Receive competency-based training to develop the necessary skills for the position.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.