Specialist Therapy Assistant

Community Stroke Rehabilitation in County Durham are looking for a dedicated Specialist Therapy Assistant with an interest in rehabilitation to join our team.

The post will be based at Chester le Street Hospital covering the surrounding areas of North Durham. The successful candidate will work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and skilled associates to deliver innovative, evidence-based stroke rehabilitation in patients own homes and out-patient settings to optimise recovery.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about treating stroke patients in the community in a fantastic team., Become involved in all aspects of a stroke survivor's rehabilitation in the community, working as part of the MDT.

Carry out a range of exercise prescriptions on behalf of OT, PT and SLT to stroke survivors in their own environment

Provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals

Follow individualised therapy plans for ongoing occupational therapy input

Feedback on patient participation and activity to members of the MDT

Work under the direction of OT, PT and SLT but manage own caseload and work autonomously when required. Manage local stock of equipment.

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post