Job summary

REHAB TECHNICIAN

What is a Rehabilitation Technician?

A "Rehabilitation Technician" is a specialist "Therapy Assistant" who works within a team of therapy professionals and is delegated rehabilitation tasks and activities to do either on their own or alongside a registered therapist with a patient. They will work flexibly alongside peers and several different therapists and can be delegated work from any registered therapist who works in the team. This might be Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Dietitians and Psychologists.

Are you a caring person who wants to help to make a difference to peoples quality of life?

Are you someone who understands the importance of patient rehabilitation and the effects this could have?

Do you want to empower and enable patients to live a meaningful life?

Are you keen to support people to develop their independence, do you want to help people and their loved ones in adapting to and recovering from a life changing event?

Are you interested in working with a supportive team of therapists and learning how you can support people living with a neurological condition?

If you have answered yes to any of the above, please read on and consider applying for this post.

Main duties of the job

The Coventry Community Integrated Neuro and Stroke Service (CINSS) is dedicated community rehabilitation services based in Coventry. They support people to be discharged home from hospital, when safe to do so, following a diagnosis of a stroke or other neurological condition and offer them rehabilitation at home.

The team consists of Psychology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Dietetics, Assistant Practitioners and Rehabilitation Technicians (Therapy Assistants). We work closely alongside Community Nursing and Community Pharmacy colleagues.

The structure of the team will enable you to work closely with all members of the Interdisciplinary Team and Clinical Lead. The team has strong leadership with experienced qualified therapy staff that will support your development through value based appraisal, work based competencies, peer and individual supervision.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Please be advised there is a proposed interview date of 26th August.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the role and requirements.

Skills we are looking for:-

You will be able to demonstrate and embody the trust visions and values of seeking excellence, working together, respect for everyone and compassion in action.

You will have excellent communication skills and experience of communicating with those who may need support to understand or express themselves.

You will have experience of people moving and handling, either using techniques and / or equipment to move people safely who have a physical impairment.

You will have experience of working with and supporting people who have cognitive (memory and thinking skills) impairments or behaviour that challenges.

You will have experience of supporting people who are emotionally distressed at a difficult and challenging time in their life.

You will thrive working in a team and supporting my peers as well as my colleagues

You will be committed to working through my own development and attend regular training and assessment of work based competencies in this role to develop my self and strengthen the service the team can offer.

You will be able to prioritise your workload and manage your time effectively.

You will be flexible and adaptable to changes in your working day and respond to meet patients and services needs on a priority basis.

You will have experience of and a passion to work in a community rehabilitation setting, supporting people to live well with a neurological illness or injury.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Knowledge and Skills

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