Neuro & Stroke Therapy Support Worker – Band 3 (7‑day)

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Therapy Support Worker to join the Acute Neuro and Stroke Therapy Team at Kent and Canterbury Hospital. You will support and run mobility, exercises and ADLs under therapists, and help rehabilitation for dependent patients.

The role involves 7-day working and collaboration with a MDT in a busy inpatient setting. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork, service development, and delivering high-quality care across neuro and

Qualifications

• Band 3 Therapy Support Worker in Acute Neuro and Stroke
• Supports OTs and PTs to deliver high-quality therapy
• Works across neuro/stroke caseload as needed

Responsibilities

• Support Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in delivering high-quality therapy to patients.
• Assist patients with mobility practice, exercises and activities of daily living under supervision of therapists.
• Plan and run exercise groups for patients and assist with rehabilitation of dependent patients.
• Assist with administration to ensure smooth team operations.
• Participate in regular in-service training and contribute to service development.

Skills

Mobility support

Therapy exercises

ADLs training

Group exercise delivery

MDT collaboration

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Therapy Support Worker to join the Acute Neuro and Stroke Therapy Team at Kent and Canterbury Hospital. You will support and run mobility, exercises and ADLs under therapists, and help rehabilitation for dependent patients.

The role involves 7-day working and collaboration with a MDT in a busy inpatient setting. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork, service development, and delivering high-quality care across neuro and