Job summary 2025 is here and we are delighted to be able to advertise these new roles in our friendly and supportive Community Neurological Rehabilitation Service (CNRS) If you are interested in playing an active role helping people with neurological conditions live well, this role may be for you. The CNRS team comprises of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists and Assistant Practitioners who work together collaboratively to meet the needs of this population in Buckinghamshire. This role offers great opportunity for you to work closely with clients both individually and in group settings, to improve or maintain their independence and quality of life. You will work closely with the whole clinical team with ample opportunity for training and development, and will actively contribute to the day to day running of the service alongside your clinical duties, as well as being involved in service development and improvement work. If this sparks your interest please do contact us to discuss further, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Main duties of the job To support the service and registered therapy staff by implementing and undertaking designated patient assessment and treatment programmes, including community/home visit sessions. To provide therapy to people with neurological diagnoses, working within agreed treatment plans, protocols, and policies without direct supervision, under the guidance of the registered team and alongside the multi-professional team. To document, evaluate and feedback to registered therapists following all interventions To support the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Service in non-clinical tasks. About us Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year N/a Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 434-CR6910676 Job locations Amersham Hospital / Rayners Hedge Amersham / Aylesbury HP21 7RD Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Training Essential Good level of education to GCSE standard (at least 3 subjects) Level 3 GCSE or equivalent in English Desirable NVQ level III in Health Care Manual Handling or First Aid qualification Experience Essential Able to accept and undertake responsibility for designated tasks Previous work as a Rehabilitation Assistant Previous work in health care environment and experience of patients with neurological impairment Experience within a customer care (face to face) environment Skills, Abilities & knowledge Essential Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner (in English) Demonstrate good organisational skills Demonstrate insight into the importance of maintaining a safe working environment Ability to learn / ability to selfinitiate learning (evidence within the last 2 years) Able to work within a team setting Able to maintain written communications / records Evidence of self-motivation and initiative Awareness of health & safety issues and policies Able to know own limitations and seek advice Able to complete tasks set, follow instructions Flexible and adaptable in approach to work Able to undertake manual handling tasks Physical ability and endurance to work in the physical environment of the clinical area required by this post Special Circumstances Essential Ability to work weekends Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Training Essential Good level of education to GCSE standard (at least 3 subjects) Level 3 GCSE or equivalent in English Desirable NVQ level III in Health Care Manual Handling or First Aid qualification Experience Essential Able to accept and undertake responsibility for designated tasks Previous work as a Rehabilitation Assistant Previous work in health care environment and experience of patients with neurological impairment Experience within a customer care (face to face) environment Skills, Abilities & knowledge Essential Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner (in English) Demonstrate good organisational skills Demonstrate insight into the importance of maintaining a safe working environment Ability to learn / ability to selfinitiate learning (evidence within the last 2 years) Able to work within a team setting Able to maintain written communications / records Evidence of self-motivation and initiative Awareness of health & safety issues and policies Able to know own limitations and seek advice Able to complete tasks set, follow instructions Flexible and adaptable in approach to work Able to undertake manual handling tasks Physical ability and endurance to work in the physical environment of the clinical area required by this post Special Circumstances Essential Ability to work weekends Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address Amersham Hospital / Rayners Hedge Amersham / Aylesbury HP21 7RD Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)