Senior Rehabilitation Assistant - Brain Injury Team, Band 4

Job summary

This is an exciting, varied and challenging position and a fantastic opportunity to work in a temporary post (covering maternity leave) as part of a small team and provide inpatient and outpatient therapy for Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) patients (adults) under the guidance of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Clinical Psychologists. This post forms 1 of 2 Senior Rehab Assistants in this service. The Brain Injury Team is a multidisciplinary team delivering services to adults with brain injury - in hospital and in the community.

Working patterns: Mon-Fri

For an informal chat please contact Erica Surtees on 0300 4225138If you enjoy working as part of a supportive, fun and dynamic team, and are looking to continue your professional development or to try out a new area, we would like to hear from you

Main duties of the job

The post holder will use the principles of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology and Speech and Language Therapy in an integrated and client-centred way, to promote independence and facilitate rehabilitation.

This will be achieved by implementing delegated treatment plans and facilitating rehabilitation within agreed limitations through exercise, physical modalities and the use of occupation.

The post holder will assess and manage delegated patients with mobility and occupational difficulties, reporting back to the registered practitioner as necessary

About us

The Brain Injury Team is a busy and friendly clinical service within the Trust

You would have the opportunity to work directly with staff to facilitate an efficient and compassionate service for patients.

The Brain Injury Team is a multidisciplinary team comprising of Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Therapy Technicians delivering services to adults with brain injury - in hospital and in the community.

We can offer you: the chance to be part of a dynamic, supportive team; the opportunity to deliver therapy alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists and speech and language therapists; good professional development; a fulfilling job.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

03 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

318-25-T0739

Job locations

Whittington House Care Home

58 Whittingham Road, Benhall,

Cheltenham

GL51 6BL

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