Stroke Therapy Assistant: Ward-based Neuro Rehab Support

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS discounts

35 days holiday (pro rata)

Pension scheme

Car parking on-site

Leisure centre access

Day nursery and holiday scheme

Job summary

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two ward-based therapy assistants to join the neuro rehab team, supporting stroke rehabilitation on the ward and assisting therapists in delivering high-quality care.

You will work with patients referred by therapists, helping implement rehabilitation plans, monitor progress and undertake routine administrative tasks to keep the department running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with older people.
• Previous experience of working with people with neurological conditions.
• Awareness of the rehabilitation process.
• Physical work.
• Experience of leading group work.
• Hospital working experience and basic computer skills (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists in providing care on the ward.
• Undertake routine administrative and departmental tasks.
• Work with allocated patient caseload to facilitate stroke rehabilitation.
• Follow therapy plans issued by physiotherapist or occupational therapist.

Skills

Older people care

Neurological rehab

Rehabilitation process awareness

Physical stamina

Group work leadership

Hospital experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two ward-based therapy assistants to join the neuro rehab team, supporting stroke rehabilitation on the ward and assisting therapists in delivering high-quality care.

You will work with patients referred by therapists, helping implement rehabilitation plans, monitor progress and undertake routine administrative tasks to keep the department running smoothly.