Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join the Stroke therapy services in Bolton. We currently have a number of positions across our stroke services and would consider applications for both full and part time posts. The stroke service comprises both in-patient and community settings. The In-patient team are based on the Stroke Unit at Royal Bolton Hospital and work as a closely integrated MDT with the nursing and wider MDT. The community aspect sits within the Community Stroke Team which is based at Breightmet Health Centre. The team sees both new and existing stroke patients providing specialist assessment, treatment and advice. As a member of the wider MDT you will work alongside and support specialist therapy staff in providing specialist treatment, intervention and advice guided by a qualified therapist. The post offers the opportunity to develop skills within Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy and Speech and Language Therapy within a supportive environment alongside other existing therapy assistants. The post holder will benefit from working within a supportive team, with a robust supervision and appraisal programme, excellent in-house training and CPD. Supervision and support will be provided by senior therapy staff. Main duties of the job To assist therapist(s) in their role by: Providing a routine therapy under the direction of a named therapist to ensure the delivery of high quality services Assist with delivery of exercise and activity groups Preparing therapeutic materials as required Undertaking administrative tasks related to the work load The post holder will be accountable for their actions, within an agreed level of autonomy, following a programme of development through required competencies. About us As a CQC 'Good' rated district general hospital, we pride ourselves on the high quality, highly responsive, patient centred services we provide to patients from Bolton and the surrounding areas in acute and community settings. Patient care always has and always will be our top priority. COVID-19 has meant that our services have had to adapt and respond to the ever changing needs of our diverse patient population. Our teams have adjusted their ways of working brilliantly to support this with a great sense of teamwork, resilience and shared purpose. Bolton NHS Foundation Trust are highly committed to our workforce. Our nurturing learning environment ensures that all members of the Stroke Therapy team are supported with their learning and development throughout their career, enabling staff to feel valued both as individuals and as part of the wider organisation. In line with our flexible working policy, the Trust strive to support with flexible working patterns, enabling staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. We believe all staff should experience equal career opportunities, irrespective of ethnicity, colour or nationality, and have a well-established BAME Staff Forum to support this. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 241-121-IC-25 Job locations Stroke Unit Royal Bolton Hospital/Community Stroke Team Bolton BL4 0JR Job description Job responsibilities For full details of post and the role responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification. For further information or for any queries please contact using the details below. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of post and the role responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification. For further information or for any queries please contact using the details below. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English & maths or equivalent NVQ or equivalent level of knowledge Desirable ECDL Experience Essential Previous experience of AHP service Previous experience or working within an NHS trust/health care/education setting Team working Desirable Experience in both acute and community services Previous experience with stroke patients Skills Essential Good written & verbal communication skills Ability to work independently & as part of a team Abililty to cope with a busy worklaod Ability to use initiative Ability to plan & manage own time effectively Ability to follow instructions Ability to make choices for pt care and in some cases determine the best course of action Knowledge Essential Knowledge of relavant policies, data protection, confidentiality and/or Health and safety Knowledge of how to respond to unexpected events Willingness to develop relevant knowledge relevant to stroke Desirable Knowlegde of how disability/impairment affects function with particular reference to stroke Other Essential Ability to work flexible hours and out of hours including weekends Desirable Car driver Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English & maths or equivalent NVQ or equivalent level of knowledge Desirable ECDL Experience Essential Previous experience of AHP service Previous experience or working within an NHS trust/health care/education setting Team working Desirable Experience in both acute and community services Previous experience with stroke patients Skills Essential Good written & verbal communication skills Ability to work independently & as part of a team Abililty to cope with a busy worklaod Ability to use initiative Ability to plan & manage own time effectively Ability to follow instructions Ability to make choices for pt care and in some cases determine the best course of action Knowledge Essential Knowledge of relavant policies, data protection, confidentiality and/or Health and safety Knowledge of how to respond to unexpected events Willingness to develop relevant knowledge relevant to stroke Desirable Knowlegde of how disability/impairment affects function with particular reference to stroke Other Essential Ability to work flexible hours and out of hours including weekends Desirable Car driver 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Address Stroke Unit Royal Bolton Hospital/Community Stroke Team Bolton BL4 0JR Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)