Community Stroke Rehabilitation Assistant - South Warwickshire


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	South Warwickshire, CV34 6SR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

Clinical To gain informed consent for treatment in accordance with Trust policy. This will frequently be to patients/carers and relatives who may have diverse or complex emotional, physical and psychological conditions e.g. deafness, dysphasia, depression, chronic pain, etc. and will require use of verbal and non-verbal communication tools. To develop and deliver therapy treatment programmes using guidelines set by qualified therapists. E.g. patient education, exercise programmes, or classes. Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if necessary following discussion with qualified therapists. To ensure own competency prior to using any medical device e.g. gym equipment, hoists and mobility aids. To ensure own competency when issuing equipment to patient e.g. patient appliances, splints and other aids. Maintain accurate documentation both written and electronic in accordance with professional, legal and Trust guidelines. To hold responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of the service and work without direct supervision. To maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment and equipment both in Trusts premises or clients home, having due respect for Health and Safety. To use and apply clinical knowledge and experience to assess and manage clinical risk within the limits of own scope of practice. To work within infection control guidelines to ensure that therapy/treatment/care does not constitute a risk of infection either to the healthcare professional to the client or to any persons visiting/working in Trust premises. Support other therapy assistants as required. To collect clinical data relevant to the service, as required. To achieve and maintain necessary competencies require to fulfil the role Communication To communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives on an individual or group basis to maximise rehabilitation potential through verbal and non-verbal methods. This may require explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance. To be committed to a team approach in order to provide continuity and efficiency of service provision. To liaise with multidisciplinary team/colleagues/medical nursing staff as required. Carry out designated therapy work within the patients home environment. Other To carry out administrative duties as required, working collaboratively with clerical staff i.e. data input, typing, filing, provide reception cover etc. To attend any meetings as designated by senior therapists. To identify opportunities to improve the service in order to provide the best patient care within the available resources.

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