Rehab Technician
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Kettering, NN16 8TD
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
16 days left
Job description
Urgent Community Response To provide clinical interventions to designated patients, both physio and occupational therapy, within scope of practice, on...
- The post holder is responsible for actively participating as part of the Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) to carry out specific planned treatments/interventions within tested areas of competency which help to improve client's quality of life/functional abilities/wellbeing so enabling them to remain within their own environment, preventing admission to hospital or other residential accommodation as well as facilitating early discharge from hospital.
- To review treatment care plans making necessary modifications prior to reporting back to a qualified staff member.
- To assess for and provide equipment; assess and process requests for minor adaptations.
- To provide support and training to other staff within the team.
- To proactively monitor and review the non-qualified caseload and actively monitor patients escalating both when deteriorating and when requiring transition from the service.
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
- Completion of NVQ L4 or Foundation Degree level or equivalent in health related subject
- Grade C or above GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths
- Experience of working with physically impaired people in a therapeutic environment
Desirable
- Working knowledge of medical conditions commonly seen within Health Care area e.g. Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, Orthopaedic conditions, Diabetes, amputations, Multiple Sclerosis etc and how this impacts on the patient
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of extended competencies especially with patients in the community
- Experience of working within a pressured environment
- Good verbal and written communication
Desirable
- Experience with S1
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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