Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Education
Good standard of education to GCSE Level including English
- Knowledge/experience
Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Software packages Word, Outlook, Excel, Power-Point
- Skills, abilities, attributes
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and families
- Skills, abilities, attributes
Positive and dynamic attitude towards MDT working
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education
ECDL, AMSPAR or equivalent qualification
- Knowledge/experience
Experience working with patients
Job overview
The Regional Hyper-acute Rehabilitation Unit (RHRU) is a 24 bed in-patient specialist neuro-rehabilitation service. It is part of a specialist rehabilitation network and acts as a central focus for research and training of all professions in rehabilitation. The unit offers intensive multi-disciplinary neuro-rehabilitation to adults with severe and complex cognitive, communicative, physical and psychosocial difficulties. This may be due to traumatic brain injury, stroke or other neurological conditions.
The RHRU has a friendly and dynamic team and we are committed to delivering high standards of care and therapy to our patients.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a full-time, experienced Therapy Assistant to help with the smooth running of the multi-disciplinary service. The post is an combination of both administrative skills and clinical work with patients. All training will be provided.
You will be required to provide a comprehensive clerical service to ensure effective administration and communications systems are in place to support the highly skilled multi-disciplinary team. Your work would include organising and running national courses in conjunction with the clinical team. Working within the team, you should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should be able to use your initiative and, have excellent organisational skills being able to prioritise a diverse workload under pressure.
Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates without right to work in the UK will not be considered.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
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.
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This advert is for Therapy Assistant - Neurorehabilitation with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust in Harrow, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Therapy assistant role. The advertised salary is £33262.00 to £36027.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Nov 2026.
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