Non Weightbearing Pathway Rehabilitation Technician
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Northampton /Kettering, NN16 8TD
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
11 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
The Non-Weight Bearing Pathway is a countywide service supporting patients following a fracture from hospital discharge through to clinical optimisati...
- Coordinate and support patient flow through the Non-Weight Bearing Pathway, ensuring timely progression through rehabilitation and discharge planning.
- Arrange and coordinate initial patient assessments and follow-up interventions.
- Provide rehabilitation interventions within agreed competencies, including progressing exercise programmes and supporting patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals.
- Assess, order and issue low-level equipment and mobility aids, ensuring safe and appropriate use.
- Maintain oversight of patient caseloads and waiting lists, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
- Liaise regularly with fracture clinics, major trauma centres and other healthcare professionals to obtain clinical updates and support patient care.
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and partner agencies through telephone, virtual platforms, written correspondence and face-to-face contact.
Car ownership and the ability to drive is a requirement of this role as this is a community post.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.
We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Functional skills in literacy and numeracy to Level 2 or equivalent.
- Completion of an NVQ Level 4, Foundation Degree, or equivalent experience in a health-related subject
- Evidence of continuing professional development and a commitment to maintaining a CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Experience of working within a therapeutic physical health setting, preferably within the NHS
- Experience of applying rehabilitation knowledge and skills in practice
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of patients, carers, colleagues and partner organisations
- Ability to maintain accurate and timely clinical records
- Ability to work independently within agreed competencies and with minimal supervision
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands effectively.
Desirable
- Experience of using SystmOne and other NHS electronic systems to support patient care and service delivery.
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Proactive approach to identifying concerns, escalating risks and supporting service improvement
Desirable
- Acts as a positive role model for colleagues and support staff
- Shows a positive and adaptable approach to change and new ways of working
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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