Job summary
Due to promotion of the current post holder we are seeking an enthusiastic Rehabilitation Assistant to join our Integrated Community Rehab Service. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about improving the lives of older people, and with a clear vision of the role with a commitment to rehabilitation.
Although based in one service there will be opportunities to work with a variety of services that make up the ICRS. These services include Falls, Community Physio, Occupational Therapy, Orthopaedics and Post Covid.
All rehabilitation is carried out in people's homes. Therefore applicants MUST have a UK driving license and access to a vehicle to travel across central Manchester / have other means to be able to carry out home visits. Please note that evidence of this will be required. If you are unable to provide this evidence you will not progress to interview.
The successful applicant will work with a team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapist as well as the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide treatment and intervention as prescribed by a registered clinician.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should have a keen interest in supporting the multi professional team of specialist Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists andRehabilitation Assistants,in addition to the wider objectives of the Integrated Community Rehab Services.
The postholder will initially work as a member of the team providing rehabilitation for patients who have fallen and to reduce the risks of future falls. The team is multi-professional and provide assessment and rehabilitation at home with the aim tomaximise function and independence of patients in their own homes and their community.
The post holder will follow agreed protocols for delivering home exercises and reviewing equipment, ensure appropriate and timely input, and following pathways of care. They will communicate with all agencies working with the service user whilst respecting patient choice and autonomy. They will undertake a wide range of tasks both in the home and other community settings.
We are a research active team.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place
To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.
To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Supporting Documents section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.
Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Diversity MattersMFT 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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place
To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.
To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Supporting Documents section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.
Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Diversity MattersMFT 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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level II in Direct care
- Commitment to continuing self development with a willingness to undertake and achieve NVQ level 3 in care
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Working in a Hospital ward or community department
- Previous experience in caring for patients in similar specialty setting/client group
- Experience of working with patients, or members of the general public in a caring environment
Desirable
- Experience of lone working in the community setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to teach practical skills
- Good communication skills (written & verbal)
- Literate and numerate
- Able to organize own workload and meet deadlines
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work within a team
- Knowledge of essential care skills e.g. infection control, activities of daily living
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Observation skills to monitor patient/customer progress and contribute to the support plan where required daily
- Observation skills to recognize signs of injury, illness or distress and the initiative to report as appropriate
- Flexibility to assist patient/customers to complete any tasks that are deemed to achieve the customer's goals/outcomes as identified in the patient/customers support plan
- Able to take direction and be aware of own limitations
- Knowledge of basic hygiene procedures
- Commitment to promoting independence, well-being, rights and choices of patient/customers, maintaining dignity at all times
- Personal commitment to ensuring the equal access of services, showing due recognition of and respect for the diverse individual needs of patient/customer's
Desirable
- Basic computer skills
- Previous work utilising organizational skills
Personal and Professional
Essential
- Car owner - current driving license
- Work Health Assessment if required
- Excellent attendance record in line with policy
- DBS Enhanced Check
- Motivation, support, coaching skills to promote independence by reablement to help patients/customers to achieve their goals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level II in Direct care
- Commitment to continuing self development with a willingness to undertake and achieve NVQ level 3 in care
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Working in a Hospital ward or community department
- Previous experience in caring for patients in similar specialty setting/client group
- Experience of working with patients, or members of the general public in a caring environment
Desirable
- Experience of lone working in the community setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to teach practical skills
- Good communication skills (written & verbal)
- Literate and numerate
- Able to organize own workload and meet deadlines
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work within a team
- Knowledge of essential care skills e.g. infection control, activities of daily living
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Observation skills to monitor patient/customer progress and contribute to the support plan where required daily
- Observation skills to recognize signs of injury, illness or distress and the initiative to report as appropriate
- Flexibility to assist patient/customers to complete any tasks that are deemed to achieve the customer's goals/outcomes as identified in the patient/customers support plan
- Able to take direction and be aware of own limitations
- Knowledge of basic hygiene procedures
- Commitment to promoting independence, well-being, rights and choices of patient/customers, maintaining dignity at all times
- Personal commitment to ensuring the equal access of services, showing due recognition of and respect for the diverse individual needs of patient/customer's
Desirable
- Basic computer skills
- Previous work utilising organizational skills
Personal and Professional
Essential
- Car owner - current driving license
- Work Health Assessment if required
- Excellent attendance record in line with policy
- DBS Enhanced Check
- Motivation, support, coaching skills to promote independence by reablement to help patients/customers to achieve their goals
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.
