An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS) as a Generic Rehabilitation Technician specialising in Digital Rehabilitation . In this rewarding role, you will support people recovering from stroke and other neurological conditions to maximise their recovery, independence and quality of life.
Working within a specialist multidisciplinary team, alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Stroke Specialist Nurses and other healthcare professionals, you will deliver person-centred rehabilitation programmes tailored to individual needs and goals.
You will provide rehabilitation interventions both face-to-face and through digital platforms, enabling patients to access therapy in their own homes and communities. The role involves supporting therapy programmes, encouraging self-management, monitoring progress and helping patients achieve meaningful outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative rehabilitation services, promoting the use of digital technology to improve access to care while delivering high-quality support and making a real difference to the lives of people affected by stroke and neurological conditions.
The post holder will work across community settings and may be required to provide countywide support.
The successful candidate will:
Deliver delegated rehabilitation programmes to patients following stroke or neurological conditions, both in person and through digital rehabilitation platforms.
Support patients to engage with digital technology and tele-rehabilitation services, including online therapy sessions and virtual rehabilitation groups.
Manage a delegated caseload, working independently within agreed treatment plans and professional guidelines.
Undertake assessment and treatment activities for a defined group of patients, reporting progress and concerns to qualified therapists.
Support patients to improve mobility, independence, communication, cognition and activities of daily living.
Educate and support patients, families and carers to understand rehabilitation goals and develop self-management strategies.
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to contribute to rehabilitation planning, goal setting and ongoing review.
Monitor patient progress, identifying and escalating changes in condition or rehabilitation needs appropriately.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and activity data using electronic patient record systems.
Participate in service development, quality improvement activities and the delivery of innovative digital rehabilitation approaches
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
