QR code linking to this job posting Therapy Assistant Practitioner- Complex Rehab in Liverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025

Band 4: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum  PERMANENT   NO SPONSORSHIP 
CASELOAD FAMILY MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY RESPIRATORY MEDICINE

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Work for an 'outstanding' specialist NHS Trust — Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, renowned for research, modern estate and high‑quality cardiothoracic care.
Family‑friendly core hours (Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00) with a predictable Saturday rehab rota; training provided to help balance caring responsibilities.
Secure Band 4 salary £27,485–£30,162 pa and a permanent contract — strong financial stability for carers and those supporting families.
Regular supervision and competency‑based training within a supportive MDT — ideal for upskilling, returning to practice or progressing clinically.
Visible wellbeing culture, monthly cake days, regular social events and flexible working options to help you settle and build friendships at work.
Hands‑on, autonomous Therapy Assistant role in Complex Rehab — varied caseload (stroke, hypoxic brain injury) and opportunities to teach patients and carers.
Therapy Assistant Practitioner – Complex Rehab (Band 4) at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital (Liverpool, L14) offers a permanent, full‑time role (37.5 hours, currently Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00) with inclusion on a Saturday rehabilitation rota. You will support physiotherapy and work closely with occupational therapy to assess, treat and plan discharge for inpatients with complex needs — including post‑stroke and hypoxic brain injury — as well as medical and surgical patients across the Trust. The post sits within an NHS specialist Trust rated ‘outstanding’, pays £27,485–£30,162 (Agenda for Change Band 4), and comes with competency‑based training, regular supervision and clear development opportunities for assistant practitioners and experienced therapy assistants.

This role is ideal for compassionate carers who want to translate hands‑on caring skills into clinical rehabilitation work. You’ll need healthcare or therapy assistant experience, the ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, good communication and teaching skills for patients and families, and relevant NVQ qualifications (Level IV or Level III plus additional short course); an Assistant Practitioner qualification is desirable. The team is welcoming and supportive, with wellbeing initiatives, social events and flexible working available across a large, research‑led specialist centre. Please note this vacancy is open only to employees of the five LAASP partner organisations (Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, The Clatterbridge Centre, Liverpool University Hospitals, Liverpool Women’s Hospital or The Walton Centre). To apply, click the Apply Now button alongside this advert or find the vacancy on jobsincare.com.
Work for an 'outstanding' specialist NHS Trust — Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, renowned for research, modern estate and high‑quality cardiothoracic care.
Family‑friendly core hours (Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00) with a predictable Saturday rehab rota; training provided to help balance caring responsibilities.
Secure Band 4 salary £27,485–£30,162 pa and a permanent contract — strong financial stability for carers and those supporting families.
Regular supervision and competency‑based training within a supportive MDT — ideal for upskilling, returning to practice or progressing clinically.
Visible wellbeing culture, monthly cake days, regular social events and flexible working options to help you settle and build friendships at work.
Hands‑on, autonomous Therapy Assistant role in Complex Rehab — varied caseload (stroke, hypoxic brain injury) and opportunities to teach patients and carers.
 


in Liverpool
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