Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS) as a Generic Rehabilitation Technician specialising in Digital Rehabilitation. In this rewarding role, you will support people recovering from stroke and other neurological conditions to maximise their recovery, independence and quality of life.
Working within a specialist multidisciplinary team, alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Stroke Specialist Nurses and other healthcare professionals, you will deliver person-centred rehabilitation programmes tailored to individual needs and goals.
You will provide rehabilitation interventions both face-to-face and through digital platforms, enabling patients to access therapy in their own homes and communities. The role involves supporting therapy programmes, encouraging self-management, monitoring progress and helping patients achieve meaningful outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative rehabilitation services, promoting the use of digital technology to improve access to care while delivering high-quality support and making a real difference to the lives of people affected by stroke and neurological conditions.
The post holder will work across community settings and may be required to provide countywide support.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
- Deliver delegated rehabilitation programmes to patients following stroke or neurological conditions, both in person and through digital rehabilitation platforms.
- Support patients to engage with digital technology and tele-rehabilitation services, including online therapy sessions and virtual rehabilitation groups.
- Manage a delegated caseload, working independently within agreed treatment plans and professional guidelines.
- Undertake assessment and treatment activities for a defined group of patients, reporting progress and concerns to qualified therapists.
- Support patients to improve mobility, independence, communication, cognition and activities of daily living.
- Educate and support patients, families and carers to understand rehabilitation goals and develop self-management strategies.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to contribute to rehabilitation planning, goal setting and ongoing review.
- Monitor patient progress, identifying and escalating changes in condition or rehabilitation needs appropriately.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and activity data using electronic patient record systems.
- Participate in service development, quality improvement activities and the delivery of innovative digital rehabilitation approaches
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute healthcare settingting
- Experience of working with elderly, injured/disabled people
- Experience of working as a Therapy or Nursing assistant/rehab technician
Desirable
- Experience as a Technical Instructor/rehab Technician working in health or similar post
- Evidence of recent study, e.g., Anatomy and Physiology ITEC, Access to Therapy course etc.
- Experience of working in the NHS
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level lll or in BTEC national diploma appropriate area or equivalent relevant qualification such as or sports science / health related degree
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate with patients with impaired communication abilities
- Good computer skills
Desirable
- Completion of Stroke Competencies
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This advert is for Generic Rehabilitation Technician - Digital Rehabilitation with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Camborne Redruth Community Hospital. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Aug 2026.
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