Job Description

You will have opportunities to work closely with other multidisciplinary teams in the community, primary care, the acute neuro rehab team, the stroke early supported discharge team and other external agencies.
There is an in-service training programme in place and an intensive Trust and Local induction will be provided. The post is within a multidisciplinary team and you will work alongside Neuro Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and Rehab Assistants.The post will be based at Peterborough, however there will be times where they are expected to cover further across the North of the county. The successful candidate may be asked to provide county wide cover at times. The successful candidate will work in an agile manner using virtual consultation to manage their caseload of patients, having access to a smart phone and laptop to support this.
Main duties of the job
Please note for this job you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Band 4 Rehabilitation Assistant to support the delivery of neuro rehab as in-reach to the inpatient rehab beds, as well as working with patients in their own homes. You will play a vital part in supporting patients with physical, cognitive and psychosocial challenges as part of a MDT to achieve their potential whilst instigating and delivering better health, better care and better outcomes for our patients.Staff personal and professional development is viewed as highly important, and staff have the opportunity to receive training through an in-house in-service training programme as well as being supported to undertake a blended competency package to help you develop within your profession and role.The ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable to support service delivery across the organisation.The post holder must have access to a personal car for independent travel across the work locality.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Details
Date posted
19 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year Pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
310-OPAC-7257863-A
Job locations
City Care Centre
Thorpe Road
Peterborough
PE3 6DB
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
To work autonomously in the community setting under the direction of a registered practitioner within the integrated multi-professional ESD and neuro rehab team.
To work in a ward environment to support patients on the ESD pathway, working closely with the ward Multidisciplinary team on the ward and within the ESD/CNRS
To be responsible for assessing patients physical and functional needs, interpreting, planning and implementing therapy interventions for patients with stroke and neurological problems.
To use clinical judgement to evaluate patient progress, including the recording of objective and subjective measurements.
To manage own caseload of patients who require ongoing management and support with complex needs and to plan and prioritise own workload.
To undertake duties delegated and supervised by a registered professional and following prescribed packages of care
To keep the patient at the centre of care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making.
*DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
To work autonomously in the community setting under the direction of a registered practitioner within the integrated multi-professional ESD and neuro rehab team.
To work in a ward environment to support patients on the ESD pathway, working closely with the ward Multidisciplinary team on the ward and within the ESD/CNRS
To be responsible for assessing patients physical and functional needs, interpreting, planning and implementing therapy interventions for patients with stroke and neurological problems.
To use clinical judgement to evaluate patient progress, including the recording of objective and subjective measurements.
To manage own caseload of patients who require ongoing management and support with complex needs and to plan and prioritise own workload.
To undertake duties delegated and supervised by a registered professional and following prescribed packages of care
To keep the patient at the centre of care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making.
*DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to minimum GCSE level or equivalent grade A-C, including English
• RSA/OCR stage II - NVQ Level 3 in health and Social Care or equivalent experience

Desirable

• GCSE or equivalent qualification in Math's, Biology and Food Technology
• 'A' level qualification or other post ideally in healthcare

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in rehabilitation in health/social care environment at band 3 level or equivalent
• Experience of working with people with neurological problems
• Experience / knowledge of rehab principles

Desirable

• Has worked as a Rehabilitation Assistant in the past
• Experience of working with people with neurological problems

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
• Good communication (verbal, written, non-verbal) skills
• Has a working knowledge of history taking and documentation
• Ability to record messages and information in an accurate and concise way
• Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
• Ability to work well within a team as well as individually
• Good organisation skills (e.g. organising activities, groups, following a plan of care)
• Observational skills
• Good self/time management skills e.g. manage own workload
• Basic computer skills

Desirable

• Proven record of Multidisciplinary working
• Experience using SystmOne

Knowledge & Understanding
Essential

• Professional attitude
• Caring, approachable and courteous manner
• Maintains confidentiality
• Team Player

Physical Requirements
Essential

• The ability to: kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
• Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
• Must have access to a personal car and the ability to drive independently around the locality, due to the radius covered and lack of public transport in some area

Other
Essential

• Able to work shifts and unsocial hours when required including flexibility to work over seven days per week
• Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
• Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working being flexible in approach and attitude
• Recognise and upholds Trusts PRIDE values

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to minimum GCSE level or equivalent grade A-C, including English
• RSA/OCR stage II - NVQ Level 3 in health and Social Care or equivalent experience

Desirable

• GCSE or equivalent qualification in Math's, Biology and Food Technology
• 'A' level qualification or other post ideally in healthcare

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in rehabilitation in health/social care environment at band 3 level or equivalent
• Experience of working with people with neurological problems
• Experience / knowledge of rehab principles

Desirable

• Has worked as a Rehabilitation Assistant in the past
• Experience of working with people with neurological problems

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
• Good communication (verbal, written, non-verbal) skills
• Has a working knowledge of history taking and documentation
• Ability to record messages and information in an accurate and concise way
• Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
• Ability to work well within a team as well as individually
• Good organisation skills (e.g. organising activities, groups, following a plan of care)
• Observational skills
• Good self/time management skills e.g. manage own workload
• Basic computer skills

Desirable

• Proven record of Multidisciplinary working
• Experience using SystmOne

Knowledge & Understanding
Essential

• Professional attitude
• Caring, approachable and courteous manner
• Maintains confidentiality
• Team Player

Physical Requirements
Essential

• The ability to: kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
• Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
• Must have access to a personal car and the ability to drive independently around the locality, due to the radius covered and lack of public transport in some area

Other
Essential

• Able to work shifts and unsocial hours when required including flexibility to work over seven days per week
• Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
• Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working being flexible in approach and attitude
• Recognise and upholds Trusts PRIDE values

Skills Required