Job summary
An Exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant in the Stroke Team based at Trafford Hospital.
You will be working as part of the Stroke Therapy team to assist registered Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists in the provision of therapeutic care and rehabilitation to Stroke patients. Therefore, you will need to have an empathetic nature, excellent communication skills and previous experience of working in a healthcare setting is desirable.
You will have the opportunity to work with the wider multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the weekend service. The role will also involve some administrative tasks, equipment management, cleaning duties and general IT skills are required.
You should be able to work as directed by the qualified therapists but also be confident and competent in carrying your own caseload and reporting back to the team. You should therefore be able to demonstrate the ability to motivate patients to maximise their rehabilitation potential.
Previous experience of working on a Hospital Ward, along with skills in moving and handling patients would be advantageous. Candidates should have a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
Main duties of the job
Assisting the registered therapists in the delivery of high quality rehabilitation care and to support discharges from hospital.
Working directly with patients to carryout treatment programs as directed by the therapists and reporting back. Assisting the therapists in delivering interventions 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) 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 Documents to download sectionand once opened, you can either scan or click on the QR code.
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 Documents to download sectionand once opened, you can either scan or click on the QR code.
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
- Good general education
- Evidence of personal development
- Literacy and good written skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous work in Hospital setting or similar
- Experience of working independently with minimal support
- Administrative skills and knowledge
- Recent working within a MDT
- Experience of dealing with challenging behaviour
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with Orthopaedic patients
- Previous experience of working in or with Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy Teams
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- IT 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
- General administrative skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good patient handling skills
- Awareness of boundaries of the assistant role
- Ability to give feedback to and liaise with wide range of individiuals
Desirable
- Demonstrate good problem solving skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the role of the therapy team
- Willingness to gain further knowledge and skills in orthopaedics/surgery
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
- Experience of working independently with minimal support
- Administrative skills and knowledge
- Recent working within a MDT
- Experience of dealing with challenging behaviour
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with Orthopaedic patients
- Previous experience of working in or with Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy Teams
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- IT 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
- General administrative skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good patient handling skills
- Awareness of boundaries of the assistant role
- Ability to give feedback to and liaise with wide range of individiuals
Desirable
- Demonstrate good problem solving skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the role of the therapy team
- Willingness to gain further knowledge and skills in orthopaedics/surgery
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.
