Rehabilitation Technician
The closing date is 07 June 2026.
A “Rehabilitation Technician” is a specialist “Therapy Assistant” who works within a team of therapy professionals and is delegated rehabilitation tasks and activities to do either on their own or alongside a registered therapist with a patient. They will work flexibly alongside peers and several different therapists and can be delegated work from any registered therapist who works in the team. This might be Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Dietitians and Psychologists.
Are you a caring person who wants to help make a difference to peoples quality of life? Are you someone who understands the importance of patient rehabilitation and the effects this could have? Do you want to empower and enable patients to live a meaningful life? Are you keen to support people to develop their independence, help people and their loved ones in adapting to and recovering from a life changing event? Are you interested in working with a supportive team of therapists and learning how you can support people living with a neurological condition? If you have answered yes to any of the above, please read on and consider applying for this post.
Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
The Community Integrated Neuro and Stroke Service (CINSS) is dedicated community rehabilitation services based in Coventry. They support people to be discharged home from hospital, when safe to do so, following a diagnosis of a stroke or other neurological condition and offer them rehabilitation at home.
The team consists of Psychology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Dietetics, Assistant Practitioners and Rehabilitation Technicians.
You will work closely with all members of the Interdisciplinary Team and Clinical Lead. The team has strong leadership with experienced qualified therapy staff that will support your development through value based appraisal, work based competencies, peer and individual supervision.
The group is currently trialling a new Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) model following a collaborative event with internal and external stakeholders. This pilot aims to explore team structures and assess the impact on patient experience. While no formal redesign has taken place yet, the outcomes of this trial may inform future service delivery and team configuration across the group.
If you are successful in your application, please be aware that your team structure and line management may be subject to change in the future as part of this evolving model. However, any formal changes will be preceded by appropriate consultation in line with organisational policy.
Job responsibilities
Skills we are looking for:
* You will be able to demonstrate and embody the trust visions and values of seeking excellence, working together, respect for everyone and compassion in action.
* You will have excellent communication skills and experience of communicating with those who may need support to understand or express themselves.
* You will have experience of people moving and handling, either using techniques and / or equipment to move people safely who have a physical impairment.
* You will have experience of working with and supporting people who have cognitive (memory and thinking skills) impairments or behaviour that challenges.
* You will have experience of supporting people who are emotionally distressed at a difficult and challenging time in their life.
* You will thrive working in a team and supporting my peers as well as my colleagues.
* You will be committed to working through your own development and attend regular training and assessment of work based competencies in this role to develop yourself and strengthen the service the team can offer.
* You will be able to prioritise your workload and manage your time effectively.
* You will be flexible and adaptable to changes in your working day and respond to meet patients and services needs on a priority basis.
* You will have experience of and a passion to work in a community rehabilitation setting, supporting people to live well with a neurological illness or injury.
* The post holder will be required to have a valid driving licence for the UK and a car to be insured for business use.
A full UK driving licence is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving licence is not accepted.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
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Experience:
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Knowledge:
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours:
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata
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