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.
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.
Responsibilities
* 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
Qualifications and Experience
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.
About ESNEFT
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.
Benefits and Development
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.
How to Apply and Additional Information
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Nov 2025
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