Job Description

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, caring, and experienced Therapy Assistant to be part of their Community Neuro-Rehabilitation Service; facilitating the early supported discharge of stroke patients and providing rehabilitation to patients with a neurological condition.
Main duties of the job
Based in the community, the successful applicant will work within a comprehensive multidisciplinary team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Therapy Assistants, Nurse and Admin.
The post holder will be a committed member of the coordinated and forward-thinking team delivering a service to facilitate patients' successful transition from the acute Stroke Unit into the community setting and also work with patients with acute and long term neurological conditions to provide rehabilitation in the home environment within the Stockport area.
Support is provided through the opportunity to work directly with experienced and specialist clinicians across the team.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details
Date posted
24 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
362-A-25-7342911
Job locations
1 Wellington Road (Formally Beckwith House)
Wellington Rd
Stockport
SK4 1AF
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will carry out rehabilitation programmes directed by the Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist and Nurse, with regular reviews of patient goals, and progression of rehabilitation programmes. Alongside direct patient care, the post holder with support the team with basis admin, service development and housekeeping activities.
As this is a community role, the successful candidate will need to be a car driver with a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of 54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 16. Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will carry out rehabilitation programmes directed by the Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist and Nurse, with regular reviews of patient goals, and progression of rehabilitation programmes. Alongside direct patient care, the post holder with support the team with basis admin, service development and housekeeping activities.
As this is a community role, the successful candidate will need to be a car driver with a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of 54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 16.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• oG.C.S.E. English
• oFluency in spoken English
• oGCSE Maths

Desirable

• oNVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapy Support

Experience
Essential

• oPreviously worked in Healthcare/Allied Health Professional setting

Knowlgege
Essential

• oUnderstand the day-to-day role of a Therapy Assistant
• oAwareness of the roles of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses and Clinical Psychologists
• oNVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualifications

Desirable

• oNVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapy Support

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• oTeam Worker
• oFlexible and adaptable
• oPositive attitude to work
• oEmpathy with patient needs
• oSocial skills
• oAble to work under supervision, accepting direction
• oAwareness of cultural diversity and equality issues
• oAwareness of disability impairment
• oAwareness of own limitations and when to seek support from a qualified member of the team

Work Relatd circumstances
Essential

• oAble to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Service over 7 days
• oWillingness to train as an Assistant and develop knowledge/skills
• oMaintain confidentiality/discretion
• oAble to tolerate sustained physical effort for the majority of duties (e.g moving and handling patients)
• oCar driver with access to car

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• oG.C.S.E. English
• oFluency in spoken English
• oGCSE Maths

Desirable

• oNVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapy Support

Experience
Essential

• oPreviously worked in Healthcare/Allied Health Professional setting

Knowlgege
Essential

• oUnderstand the day-to-day role of a Therapy Assistant
• oAwareness of the roles of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses and Clinical Psychologists
• oNVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualifications

Desirable

• oNVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapy Support

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• oTeam Worker
• oFlexible and adaptable
• oPositive attitude to work
• oEmpathy with patient needs
• oSocial skills
• oAble to work under supervision, accepting direction
• oAwareness of cultural diversity and equality issues
• oAwareness of disability impairment
• oAwareness of own limitations and when to seek support from a qualified member of the team

Work Relatd circumstances
Essential

• oAble to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Service over 7 days
• oWillingness to train as an Assistant and develop knowledge/skills
• oMaintain confidentiality/discretion
• oAble to tolerate sustained physical effort for the majority of duties (e.g moving and handling patients)
• oCar driver with access to car