The closing date is 15 March 2026.
Rehabilitation Assistant Acute ICU and General Surgery
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant to work as part of the General Surgery and Acute Intensive Care Therapy team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
You will work as an inter‑disciplinary Rehabilitation Assistant supporting the role of all members of the team to ensure high quality patient‑focused care to inpatients who may have complex acute rehabilitation needs post surgery or AICU.
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and ability to work in General Surgery and Acute Intensive Care areas of care.
You should be able to work as directed by the qualified surgical therapists but also be confident and competent in carrying your own caseload and reporting back to the team. You should therefore demonstrate the ability to motivate the patient in order to maximise their rehabilitation potential.
Main duties of the job
* Assist the Qualified Physiotherapists in the delivery of high quality rehabilitation care and facilitate safe discharges from hospital.
* Work directly with patients to carry out treatment programmes as directed by the physiotherapists and report back.
* Assist with more complex patients and demonstrate good moving and handling skills with patients.
* Work with the wider multidisciplinary team, attending handovers and feeding information into and back from the therapy team.
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills with patients, their families and the multidisciplinary team.
* Be able to motivate and encourage patients with their therapy, and also have an empathetic nature.
* Perform administrative tasks and equipment management, including note writing and data collection for audit purposes. Good general IT skills are required.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career.
With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, MFT delivers exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.
We value teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best.
We offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports wellbeing, ambition and success.
Job responsibilities
For detailed responsibilities and the specific skills and experience required, refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments. The Candidate Essential Guide provides details about the Trust, benefits and essential information before you apply.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
* Evidence of personal development
* Literacy and good written skills
Experience
* Previous work in a hospital setting or similar
* Previous experience of working with Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy teams
* Experience of working independently with minimal support
* Administrative skills and knowledge
* Recent experience within a multidisciplinary team
* Previous experience as a therapy assistant
Skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Motivated and able to use own initiative
* Ability to complete tasks and demonstrate good organisational skills
* Ability to work without supervision but aware of scope of practice
* Work flexibly within defined role
* Empathy for patients’ needs
* Ability to work under pressure
* Awareness of boundaries of the assistant role
* Provide effective feedback and liaise with a wide range of individuals
* Good problem‑solving skills
* Knowledge of the electronic patient record (HIVE)
Knowledge
* Knowledge of the role of the therapy team
* Willingness to gain further knowledge and skills in the clinical field of General Surgery & AICU
Other
* Ability to travel cross site
* Flexible to meet service delivery needs
* Car driver / owner
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
£24,937 to £26,598 a year, per annum (pro rata)
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