Overview
Band 3 Therapy Assistant for our Stroke team on a fixed term contract. Hours: 37.5 hours, part of a seven day service.
Working as part of a team of clinicians you will support the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to provide safe, quality care to a range of stroke and medical patients on the stroke unit. You may also be involved in assisting with home visits or patients on other wards as required.
Previous experience in a healthcare setting is essential; experience of working with patients in a rehabilitation context will be an advantage. You must be able to be part of the seven‑day service with an average expectation of working 2 weekends a month, with compensatory rest days allocated by the rota co-ordinator. The typical pattern is 3 days on, 2 days off, 7 days on, 2 days off.
If you have the appropriate experience to work with these patients, an understanding of the importance of multi-disciplinary rehabilitation, and can demonstrate a commitment to compassionate care, we would love to hear from you.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Nicola Ellis, Lead Stroke Physiotherapist, or Kenya Williams, Lead Stroke OT via Therapy reception on 01908 995432 or email Nicola.Ellis@mkuh.nhs.uk and Kenya.Williams@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview: Week commencing 16.02.2026
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Duties
To act as an assistant to the registered Therapy staff on the inpatient medical or surgical wards with all duties including:
* To implement treatment programmes with appropriate patients
* To organize and assist with the running of appropriate therapy groups
* To monitor stock and equipment in the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy departments
* To assist in the cleaning and maintenance where appropriate
* To be well presented, polite and courteous at all times
* To undertake any other duties that might be considered appropriate by the Therapy Services Manager
About Milton Keynes University Hospital
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Laura Sturgeon • Job title: Therapy Inpatient Service Lead • Email: Laura.sturgeon@mkuh.nhs.uk
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