Therapy Practitioner in Stroke Rehabilitation

CROYDON HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Greater London is seeking a Therapy Practitioner in Stroke to support patients recovering from stroke in achieving independence. The role involves managing a caseload, assisting therapists, and facilitating daily living activities. Candidates should have experience in rehabilitation support with stroke patients and be able to adapt to their changing needs. This position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Training and career development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant delivering therapy interventions.
• Familiarity with stroke patients and communication challenges.
• Ability to adapt to changes in health and social needs.

Responsibilities

• Support therapists in assisting patients to achieve maximum independence.
• Manage a personal caseload of patients as delegated by therapists.
• Adapt therapy programs based on patient progress and feedback.
• Assist patients with daily living activities like washing and dressing.
• Support mobility and exercise programs to improve functional abilities.

Skills

Experience in rehabilitation support

Communication with stroke patients

Adaptability to changing needs

Job description

Overview

There is an opportunity to work as a Therapy Practitioner in Stroke within the Integrated Neuro Therapy Team in Croydon, on the Stroke unit, Purley 3, supporting adults who have had a stroke.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled support to Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Physiotherapists, enabling patients to achieve maximum independence.
• Carry own caseload of patients, as delegated by Therapists.
• Progress and adapt designated therapy programmes in line with own scope of practice and competency, and provide feedback to the responsible Therapist, taking into account changes in patients' health and social needs.
• Facilitate personal activities of daily living: washing, dressing, grooming, toileting.
• Facilitate domestic activities of daily living: meal and drink preparation.
• Mobility and transfer practice.
• Assist the patient with an exercise programme to improve functional abilities.
• Interview Date: TBC.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant delivering occupational therapy and physiotherapy interventions.
• Experience with patients who have had a stroke and with communication difficulties.
• Ability to adapt to changes in patients' health and social needs.

Location & Benefits

Croydon is a busy, diverse place to work. Croydon Health Services NHS Trust values its staff and offers training, career development and a supportive working environment.