Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Rehabilitation
- Gradd
- Band 4
- Contract
- Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (to cover maternity leave)
- Oriau
- Rhan-amser - 24.5 awr yr wythnos (Mon-Fri)
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 318-25-T0739
- Cyflogwr
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Whittington House Care Home
- Tref
- Cheltenham
- Cyflog
- £27,485 - £30,162 pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 11/12/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Senior Rehabilitation Assistant - Brain Injury Team, Band 4
Band 4
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
This is an exciting, varied and challenging position and a fantastic opportunity to work in a temporary post (covering maternity leave) as part of a small team and provide inpatient and outpatient therapy for Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) patients (adults) under the guidance of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Clinical Psychologists. This post forms 1 of 2 Senior Rehab Assistants in this service. The Brain Injury Team is a multidisciplinary team delivering services to adults with brain injury – in hospital and in the community.
Working patterns: Mon-Fri
For an informal chat please contact Erica Surtees on 0300 4225138
If you enjoy working as part of a supportive, fun and dynamic team, and are looking to continue your professional development or to try out a new area, we would like to hear from you
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The post holder will use the principles of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology and Speech and Language Therapy in an integrated and client-centred way, to promote independence and facilitate rehabilitation.
This will be achieved by implementing delegated treatment plans and facilitating rehabilitation within agreed limitations through exercise, physical modalities and the use of occupation.
The post holder will assess and manage delegated patients with mobility and occupational difficulties, reporting back to the registered practitioner as necessary
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
The Brain Injury Team is a busy and friendly clinical service within the Trust
You would have the opportunity to work directly with staff to facilitate an efficient and compassionate service for patients.
The Brain Injury Team is a multidisciplinary team comprising of Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Therapy Technicians delivering services to adults with brain injury – in hospital and in the community.
We can offer you: the chance to be part of a dynamic, supportive team; the opportunity to deliver therapy alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists and speech and language therapists; good professional development; a fulfilling job.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Job purpose
To use the principles of Occupational Therapy ,Physiotherapy, Psychology and Speech and Language Therapy in an integrated and client-centred way, to promote independence and facilitate safe discharge.
To assess and manage delegated patients with non-complex mobility and occupational difficulties, reporting back to the registered practitioner as necessary.
To support the team with administration, clerical and housekeeping duties.
Dimensions
There are no management or budget responsibilities
The post holder will have regular formal supervision and annual appraisal
Not always directly supervised on a day to day basis, but has access (in person or by telephone) to a registered practitioner Mon-Fri
To maintain a high level of confidentiality with regard to patients and their affairs at all times.
Knowledge, skills and experience
GCSE level C or equivalent for literacy or numeracy
Basic keyboard skills with the ability to input data accurately
Relevant experience working as a therapy assistant , support worker or equivalent in a healthcare setting in the UK
Ability and willingness to drive as part of role, except if disability precludes driving.
Positive interpersonal skills to be able to communicate appropriately with staff, carers and patients.
General
Fully participate in the Trust’s appraisal system review and personal development planning process on an annual basis.
Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with line manager as part of the personal development planning process.
Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales
Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team.
Please refer to the attached job description for more information, and see the attached person specification for the role requirements
Manyleb y person
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- GCSE grade 4 or above (C or better) or equivalent for numeracy and literacy
- Relevant experience within a care setting in the UK
- Working knowledge of basic software packages
- Previous manual handling skills
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience in a therapy role
- Previous experience of neuro-rehab (eg stroke)
- Ability to drive
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Erica Surtees
- Teitl y swydd
- Senior Occupational Therapist, Brain Injury Team
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0300 422 8552
Rhestr swyddi gyda Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust yn Nyrsio a Bydwreigiaeth





