Job Description

Role Introduction

The Community Neurological Rehabilitation Service provides support to people, to manage long-term neurological conditions and to live as independently as possible. We aim to empower people to develop, recover or maintain their meaningful activities, independence and quality of life. The community Neurological Rehabilitation Service is available to adults (16+ and no longer at high school) who are registered with a Leeds GP. The team offer goal focused rehabilitation for adults with neurological conditions within a defined period of therapy This may include advice, therapy and treatment for a patient, and advice and support for their family, carers and other professionals. We are a multidisciplinary team made up of a consultant in rehabilitation medicine, dietitians, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists and therapy assistants


The post holder will work as part of the Community Neurological Rehabilitation team in the community city wide.


You will work within agreed framework to plan, implement and evaluate clinical and/or therapeutic activities and patient response to activity Working independently but with reference to a supervisor within the relevant clinical area.


You will provide and receive routine or sometimes complex information using persuasion, reassurance, tact and empathy and address barriers to understanding to engage individuals in care and gain valid consent for care.


Prioritise your own workload and understands the boundaries of practice.


Demonstrate clinical leadership in everyday practice through identifying creative and innovative ideas to develop quality service provision and supporting initiatives as an active member of the team.

PLEASE NOTE A FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE AND CARE CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS POST.

For more Information about this Job, please contact -

Jade Johnson

Assistant Operational Manager

jade.johnson@nhs.net

Please Review the and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers of applicants is reached.

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.



We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.