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Job summary

Main area
Traumatic Brain Injury
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 25 hours per week
Job ref
320-CDCS-4171
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Florence Nightingale Community Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£28,392 - £31,157 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/06/2026 23:59
Interview date
03/07/2026

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Traumatic Brain Injury Therapy Assistant

Band 4

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 14,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

if you are blind or visually impaired and require application material in an alternative format- such as Braille, large print, audio or accessible electronic formats or  you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

Working under the supervision of qualified therapy staff within the head injury team, to undertake a variety of tasks assisting with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy treatment, as well as working as part of the Multidisciplinary team as appropriate. The post holder will carry an independent caseload in relation to helping patients with activities of daily living, functional and mobility problems as part of their rehabilitation programme.   

Main duties of the job

 To work as part of the neuro rehab teams providing rehabilitation to outpatients with a traumatic brain injury and neurological conditions. 
• To carry an independent caseload alongside qualified Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff to assist in assessment and treatment of neurological rehabilitation and encourage patient self-management. 
• To work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide a prioritised service in response to workload, staffing difficulties and discharge pressures.  
• To work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver a holistic, patient centred approach to care. To be responsible to the therapists within the traumatic brain injury and neuro outpatients 
team.  

Closing date of applications: 24 June 2026

Interview date: 3 July 2026

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). 

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Person specification

Education and Training

Essential criteria
  • Good general education to GCSE level

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of traumatic brain injuries and neurological conditions and the different forms of therapy
  • Knowledge of rehabilitation and the role of the Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist.
  • Previous experience of supporting and promoting independent in others.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of using wheelchairs and other aids
  • Experience of facilitating group activities
  • Evidence of experience in moving and handling.

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Do they show the ability to communicate on varying levels
  • Do they have experience dealing with challenging behaviour
  • Can they deal with high pressured situations
Desirable criteria
  • An understanding in IG and dealing with sensitive/ confidential information

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantCareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly EmployerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Amy Macey
Job title
Occupational Lead Therapist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332258255
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