Senior Rehabilitation Assistant - Neurological Rehab | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	17 December 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£27,485 - £30,162 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	16 January 2026
Location:	Trafford, M41 5SL
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7626991/349-CSS-7626991

Summary

Are you ready to take the next step in your therapy career within the NHS? Trafford General Hospital’s Inpatient Neuro Rehabilitation Unit is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Band 4 Rehabilitation Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team.

You will work alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Speech and Language Therapists, supporting a diverse group of patients recovering from neurological injuries such as brain or spinal cord injuries. We offer excellent supervision, ongoing training, and a supportive environment to help you develop your skills and progress in your career.
If you are motivated, adaptable, and eager for a rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Informal discussions or visits to the unit are welcome to help you understand the role fully.

For more information, please contact Hannah Yates, Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (0161 9348653).
• Deliver supervised therapy interventions and support assessments and treatments for patients with neurological conditions.
• Implement treatment plans, including exercise and mobility programmes, personal and domestic daily living activities, and cognitive, speech, and swallowing rehabilitation.
• Progress personalised interventions based on individual patient goals and needs during therapy sessions.
• Lead or assist with group activities on the ward and support community activities, such as access or home assessment visits.
• Communicate confidently and flexibly, adapting to patients’ diverse needs, including those with cognitive challenges.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
• Carry out regular moving and handling of patients as part of daily duties.
• Undertake administrative tasks, including ordering equipment, recording statistics, and managing stock items.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and demonstrate basic IT proficiency.
• Work as part of a 6-day rota; being a car driver is advantageous for fulfilling all aspects of the role.
• Receive competency-based training to develop the necessary skills for the position.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.


This advert closes on Thursday 1 Jan 2026

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