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Job summary

Main area
Rehabilitation
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (To cease 1st September 2026)
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref
432-HR840-25
Employer
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ipswich
Town
Ipswich
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/11/2025 23:59

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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Generic Therapy Assistant - Stroke / Neurology

NHS AfC: Band 3

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole.  The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 0.8 WTE post to be created within the Stroke/ Neuro team.

As part of the Integrated Therapies department the post holder will secure a year’s short term contract to work predominantly with stroke / neuro patients. On occasions there may be a need to support other teams according to the department prioritisation system.

Previous experience working in the acute hospital setting, and with patients with physical and cognitive challenges is essential. Strong, clear communication and an ability to work well with other people, in a busy environment is also required for this role.

This role requires working weekend shifts on a rota basis as part of our 7 day service, providing therapy intervention across the Stroke and Neuro wards.

Main duties of the job

The job will entail a range of clinical and non-clinical tasks including;

·         running group sessions for in-patients,

·         providing prescribed upper and lower limb exercises and opportunity to practice everyday tasks

·         supporting other members of the team in ward and gym based treatment sessions, including kitchen and washing and dressing practice.

·         collecting equipment from stores and Orthotics

·         supporting with admin tasks, including photocopying and ensuring the workspaces remain clear of clutter and orderly

·         supporting data collection and updating activity plans / team sheets

·         provision of basic cognitive rehabilitation and well-being interventions

Working for our organisation

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes. 

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. 

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. 

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. 

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.   

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. 

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.   

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Secondary education and related qualifications
  • GSCE Maths & English at Grade C or above
  • Numeracy and literacy skills
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant NVQ level III or equivalent
  • Ability to travel across IESCCG area using transport provided

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Proven years relevant employment or voluntary work within acute health care
  • Experience of working with stroke victims and their families
  • Relevant life skills gained through work / personal experience
  • Good IT skills and experience using computer systems
  • Team working experience
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
  • Experience of treatment and rehabilitation of adults
  • Experience running groups

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Understanding and application of impact of illness / injury /disability on individuals / their families
  • Ability to carry out needs led assessment
  • Ability to teach skills to patients
  • Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of medical conditions affecting people in this specialism
  • Knowledge of rehabilitation principles
  • Understanding of philosophy and role of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication skills to overcome barriers of understanding and cognitive impairment
  • Strong Team worker
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Flexibility to meet service needs
  • Organisational ability and time management of self
  • Confident, competent manner and professional presentation of self
  • Motivational and persuasive skills
  • Ability to demonstrate empathetic approach to patients/carers
  • Able to recognise personal and role limitations and seek assistance accordingly
Desirable criteria
  • Adaptable
  • Teaching skills for use with patients / carers / students

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Louise Dunthorne
Job title
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist (Stroke)
Email address
[email protected]
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