Senior Therapy Technical Instructor – Stroke (Band 4)

Job Description Senior Therapy Technical Instructor – Stroke (Band 4) n Location: Northampton General Hospital, Northamptonshire n Contract Type: Permanent n Salary: Band 4 NHS Agenda for Change n About the Role n Northampton General Hospital is recruiting a Senior Therapy Technical Instructor to join its specialist Stroke Therapy Team. n This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced healthcare professional to support the rehabilitation of stroke patients within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will work alongside Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, delivering evidence-based therapy interventions, supporting discharge planning, and helping patients maximise their independence and recovery. n Key Responsibilities n n n Deliver therapy interventions for stroke patients under the guidance of registered therapists n n Support the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with complex needs n n Assist with discharge planning, home assessments, and access visits n n Implement and review rehabilitation programmes in line with competency frameworks n n Assess mobility and functional abilities using agreed protocols n n Support patients with communication, cognitive, and physical impairments following stroke n n Provide education and advice to patients, carers, and families n n Maintain accurate patient records and therapy documentation n n Supervise and support Band 3 Therapy Technical Instructors where appropriate n n Contribute to audit, service improvement, and quality initiatives n n Participate in the Trust’s 7-day therapy service, including weekend working n n What We’re Looking For n Essential n n n NVQ Level 4 in a care-related subject, equivalent qualification, or substantial healthcare experience n n Previous experience working within an acute NHS healthcare environment n n Experience working at Band 3 level or equivalent within healthcare n n Experience supporting patients with complex medical conditions n n Knowledge of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy roles and rehabilitation pathways n n Understanding of anatomy, physiology, mobility, and rehabilitation principles n n Excellent communication and interpersonal skills n n Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively n n Strong IT and documentation skills n n Desirable n n n Foundation Degree or equivalent health-related qualification n n Experience working with stroke patients n n Knowledge of the National Clinical Stroke Guidelines and SSNAP n n Experience supervising or supporting junior staff n n Additional therapy-related training courses n n If you are an experienced Therapy Assistant, Rehabilitation Assistant, or Senior Healthcare Support Worker looking to progress your career within Stroke Rehabilitation, we would welcome a confidential discussion….