Assistant Therapy Practitioner in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent inLongton, Stoke-on-Trent PUBLISHED THU 30 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

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This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawnWe are seeking a passionate and dedicated Assistant Therapy Practitioner to join the Home First in the North of Staffordshire. You will be responsible for delivering high quality rehabilitation to patients with a range of physical health conditions including MSK, Stroke, Parkinson's disease, Neurological conditions, Spinal Injuries, Cancer, Post Surgery, General Frailty, Amputees, plus a wide range of other conditions which provides you with a varied and exciting

Experience
within our service.You will work jointly alongside qualified therapists with complex patients and will work autonomously within their scope of practice. Thisis a dynamic post which will be evaluated and adjusted to reflect the needs of the service, local population and feedback from users and staff. Your feedback and input will be essential to the development and shaping of the role.You will be required to travel independently and efficiently over a large geographical and will attend planned loan visits to individual's homes.

Main duties of the job
The role involves managing a caseload of adults in close liaison with the Home First Team. Many of these patients will have multiple complex health needs. Within scope of practice this role provides the opportunity for you to undertake independent, holistic assessments with service users in their normal place of residence using manual assessment techniques, analytical and clinical reasoning skills.TheAssistant Practitioner role supports the work of a range of different professions ensuring that the individuals' physical, psychological, and emotional needs and preferences are met.To carry out and progress rehabilitation programmes set by qualified therapistsTo complete secondary assessments following hospital discharge, including triage, subjective and objective assessments for appropriate patients. Within the scope of practice and competency for the role, responsible for identifying clinical need for input from MDT. To set and review SMART goals for individual patients.To discharge appropriate patients from the service, following appropriate pathways, completing appropriate onward referrals, completing timely discharge summaries and to signpost to community and voluntary groups.

About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicationsPlease be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

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Date posted
30 October 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 4

Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per rota

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
3LP-25-7551118

Job location
sLongton Cottage HospitalUpper Belgrave RoadLongton, Stoke-on-TrentST3 4QX

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Qualitification and TrainingEssentialNVQ Level III in Health and Social Care Or a Foundation Degree in Health and Social care or the equivalent level of knowledge and skills acquired through

Experience
GCSE Grade C or above in English and MathsGood written and spoken EnglishDesirableFurther courses appropriate to rehabilitation i.e. Upper Limb course, Bobath bases coursesAttended previous in-service training events related to rehabilitation / neurology

Experience
EssentialConsiderable recent practice as a Therapy Assistant working in the NHS / Private sectorWorking with patients with nursing, therapy or social care needsWorking in a multi-disciplinary teamWorking with care / treatment plansWorking in a changing environmentDesirable

Experience
in community rehabilitation

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in neurological rehabilitation

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working in a group setting

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in working with individuals with complex communication, cognitive and mental health needsSkills and KnowledgeEssentialWorking in a team environmentAbility to work independently but report back to a teamSafeguarding othersAssessment and provision of equipmentDemonstrate written skills that are accurate and legibleDesirableHealth and Safety and risk awarenessBasic knowledge of normal movement, spasticity and rehabilitation approaches e.g. facilitation and normal movement and balance re-education oUse of assistive technologyDemonstrate observational skills and ability to report back to team members

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of specific assessment techniques, such as assessing range of movement, muscle power, goniometry and previous

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of using outcome measuresPersonal AttributesEssentialAccess to a car for work purposesExcellent communication skillsFlexibility and ability to work 37.5 hours over 7 days including Bank Holidays, weekend working and working until 20:00PMAble to demonstrate empathy to othersDesirableDemonstrate that they meet the Trust values and behavioursDemonstrate that they meet the Trust Values and Behaviours

Experience
in community rehabilitation

Experience
working in a group setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer

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