Rehabilitation Technician
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry, CV1 4NZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 November 2026
12 days leftJob description
What is a Rehabilitation Technician? A "Rehabilitation Technician" is a specialist "Therapy Assistant" who works within a team of therapy professional...
The Community Integrated Neuro and Stroke Service (CINSS) is dedicated community rehabilitation services based in Coventry. They support people to be discharged home from hospital, when safe to do so, following a diagnosis of a stroke or other neurological condition and offer them rehabilitation at home.
The team consists of Psychology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Dietetics, Assistant Practitioners and Rehabilitation Technicians.
You will work closely with all members of the Interdisciplinary Team and Clinical Lead. The team has strong leadership with experienced qualified therapy staff that will support your development through value based appraisal, work based competencies, peer and individual supervision.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Qualifications
Essential
- QCF 3/NVQ3 in health and social or therapeutic care (or already commenced work towards or is interested in working towards a level 3) or
- Illustrate ability to achieve commensurate qualification with willingness to work towards a QCF 3/NVQ3 in health and social or therapeutic care.
Desirable: - oFor Bands 1-4 clinical oCare Certificate or willingness to complete Care Certificate within 12 weeks.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people within a rehabilitation setting/ long term neurological conditions.
- Manual handling of patients
- Awareness of equal opportunities
Desirable: - oCaring in a formal or informal setting oMeeting and dealing with people from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and beliefs.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good verbal and written communication
- Listening skills
- Maintenance of legible, accurate and relevant records
- Able to problem solve
- Able to interact well with others / team working
- Able to prioritise
- An awareness and understanding of different therapists and their roles.
- Confident and competent in Basic IT skills
- Able to manage own time and prioritise workload efficiently and effectively
- Works with initiative
- Able to deal with stressful and sensitive health issues
- Work as an interdisciplinary team member
- Awareness and understanding of different therapists and their roles
- Full Valid UK driving License.
- Access to a car which can be used for business use.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace.
- For posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)
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First seen
19 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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