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. 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. 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. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Susan Bannister Job title: Principal Service Lead Email address: susan.bannisterboltonft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01204 463550 Kat Crofts, Therapy Team Lead, Stroke Team. kathryn.croftsboltonft.nhs.uk Ella Henry, Therapy team lead, Community Stroke Team ella.henryboltonft.nhs.uk