Rehab Assistant

The post holderwill work as a member of the therapy teampredominantlyon the Stroke unit, as part of the wider Integrated Neurotherapy team, working with adults who have had a stroke and often have complex needs.

The post holder will provide support to the Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and speech and language therapists. They will undertake duties as allocated to them by a professionally registered member of the Therapy staff.

Interview Date TBC

To carry own caseload of patients, as delegated by the Therapists.

To deliver the therapy programme, as prescribed by the Therapists,taking into account changes in the patients' health and social needsand feedback to theResponsible Therapist.

To conduct environmental visits to patients' homes and accurately record and report back findings the therapists

To request, deliver and demonstrate use of equipment/patient appliances as necessary

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.