Traumatic Brain Injury Therapy Assistant
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Derby, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Applicants who can work as a therapy assistant within a neurorehabilitation and head injury outpatient setting and contribute to multidisciplinary patient care.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
In this position, you will support qualified therapy professionals in the head injury service, contributing to occupational therapy and physiotherapy interventions. The role sits within the neurorehabilitation pathway and involves helping people with traumatic brain injury and other neurological conditions in outpatient care.
You will manage an independent caseload focused on assisting patients with everyday activities, mobility, and functional recovery as part of their rehabilitation plan. You will also work alongside the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, patient-centred support.
What you will do
- Support assessment and treatment activities for neurological rehabilitation under the direction of qualified occupational therapy and physiotherapy staff.
- Handle an autonomous caseload that promotes patient self-management and progress in rehabilitation.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to respond to caseload demands, staffing pressures, and discharge needs.
- Contribute to a holistic approach to care for patients under the traumatic brain injury and neuro outpatient team.
Important dates
Application deadline: 24 June 2026
Interview date: 3 July 2026
Organisation values
The trust describes itself as a community-focused organisation committed to delivering exceptional care. Its core values are compassion, openness, and excellence, which are expected to guide everyday working practice.
Benefits and support
- Opportunities for both professional growth and leadership development.
- Continued support from recruitment through onboarding and beyond.
- Employee benefits such as an employee assistance programme, discounted gym access, on-site fitness classes, and car schemes.
About the organisation
The trust highlights several operational facts, including a high volume of outpatient activity, emergency care, and surgical work across its network. It also notes that it is a research-active university hospital with a broad range of clinical trials and research opportunities available to staff.
Contact for informal enquiries
Name: Amy Macey
Job title: Occupational Lead Therapist
Email: amy.macey1@nhs.net
Telephone: 01332258255