Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant to work as part of the General Surgery and Acute Intensive Care Therapy team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
You will work as an inter-disciplinary Rehabilitation Assistant supporting the role of all members of the team to ensure high quality patient-focused care to inpatients who may have complex acute rehabilitation needs post surgery or AICU.
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and ability to work in General Surgery and Acute Intensive Care areas of care.
You should be able to work as directed by the qualified surgical therapists but also be confident and competent in carrying your own caseload and reporting back to the team. You should therefore demonstrate the ability to motivate the patient in order to maximise their rehabilitation potential.
Main duties of the job
Assisting the Qualified Physiotherapists in the delivery of high quality rehabilitation care and to help facilitate safe discharges from hospital.
Working directly with patients to carryout treatment programs as directed by the physiotherapists and reporting back. Assisting the physiotherapists with the more complex patients. Good moving and handling skills with patients.
Working with the wider multidisciplinary team, attending handovers and feeding information into and back from to the therapy team.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills with patients, their families and the multidisciplinary team.
Be able to motivate and encourage patients with their therapy, and also have an empathetic nature.
Administrative tasks and equipment management. Including note writing, data collection for audit purposes, good general IT skills are required.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career.
With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.
At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.
At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you're part of something bigger from day one.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- Evidence of personal development
- Literacy and good written skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous work in Hospital setting or similar
- Previous experience of working in or with Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy teams
- Experience of working independently with minimal support
- Administrative skills and knowledge
- Recent working within a MDT
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a therapy assistant
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Motivated and able to use own initiative
- Team worker
- Ability to complete tasks and demonstrate good organisational skills
- Ability to work without supervision but aware of scope of practice
- Work flexibly within defined role
- Ability to empathise with patients' needs
- General administrative skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good patient handling skills
- Awareness of boundaries of the assistant role
- Ability to give effective feedback & liaise with a wide range of individuals
Desirable
- Demonstrate good problem solving skills
- Knowledge of the electronic patient record (HIVE)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the role of the therapy team
- Willingness to gain further knowledge and skills in the clinical field of General Surgery & AICU
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel cross site
- Flexible to meet service delivery needs
- Participate in weekend rotas
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- Evidence of personal development
- Literacy and good written skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous work in Hospital setting or similar
- Previous experience of working in or with Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy teams
- Experience of working independently with minimal support
- Administrative skills and knowledge
- Recent working within a MDT
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a therapy assistant
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Motivated and able to use own initiative
- Team worker
- Ability to complete tasks and demonstrate good organisational skills
- Ability to work without supervision but aware of scope of practice
- Work flexibly within defined role
- Ability to empathise with patients' needs
- General administrative skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good patient handling skills
- Awareness of boundaries of the assistant role
- Ability to give effective feedback & liaise with a wide range of individuals
Desirable
- Demonstrate good problem solving skills
- Knowledge of the electronic patient record (HIVE)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the role of the therapy team
- Willingness to gain further knowledge and skills in the clinical field of General Surgery & AICU
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel cross site
- Flexible to meet service delivery needs
- Participate in weekend rotas
Desirable
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.
