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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Rehabilitation Assistant

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Job summary

Supporting the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists with the rehabilitation patients on Granby Stroke Unit by performing hands on interventions and any relevant administrative duties.

Patients will mostly have a stroke or some other neurological disorders. They will be needing rehabilitation and practise of functional abilities so that they can achieve their potential before going back out into the community to live.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a conscientious, forwarding thinking therapy assistant to join our Stroke rehabilitation team on Granby ward, (Monday to Friday.)

The team comprises of physiotherapists and occupational therapists working with patients with complex needs. The role of the assistant is to support the therapists in the assessment, treatment and discharge planning of these patients, back into the community in a timely manner.

It is important that you are organised and can work under pressure, along with having good written and verbal communication skills.

In return you will receive regular support with the experienced and friendly team, and lots of opportunities to learn and develop your skills.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

  • Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
  • Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
  • Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

Details

Date posted

29 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-3551C

Job locations

Harrogate District Foundation Trust

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this position please find the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

If you have any queries about this position please contact Sally O'Connell team lead /Advanced Occupational Therapist sally.oconnell2@nhs.net 01423-555737

**This job advert will close as soon as a sufficient amount of applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if you are interested.**

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this position please find the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

If you have any queries about this position please contact Sally O'Connell team lead /Advanced Occupational Therapist sally.oconnell2@nhs.net 01423-555737

**This job advert will close as soon as a sufficient amount of applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if you are interested.**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum of 5 GCSE's or equivalent
  • Achieved or working towards a relevant qualification e.g. Qualification Credits Framework (QCF)
  • Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care or a Foundation Degree in Rehabilitation or equivalent

Desirable

  • Attended other relevant short courses e.g. basic handling course

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as a Physiotherapy / OT / Rehabilitation Assistant / Care Support worker

Desirable

  • Experience with the elderly/disabled
  • Experience of working within the NHS setting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum of 5 GCSE's or equivalent
  • Achieved or working towards a relevant qualification e.g. Qualification Credits Framework (QCF)
  • Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care or a Foundation Degree in Rehabilitation or equivalent

Desirable

  • Attended other relevant short courses e.g. basic handling course

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as a Physiotherapy / OT / Rehabilitation Assistant / Care Support worker

Desirable

  • Experience with the elderly/disabled
  • Experience of working within the NHS setting

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Foundation Trust

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Foundation Trust

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader Stroke Unit

Sally O'Connell

sally.oconnell2@nhs.net

01423555737

Details

Date posted

29 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-3551C

Job locations

Harrogate District Foundation Trust

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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