Assistant Practitioner- Neurorehab Online Support

NHS; York; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as an Assistant Practitioner in Neurorehab Online Support. This diverse and rewarding role involves delivering person-centred care while working with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes. Ideal for compassionate individuals who value teamwork and continuous improvement.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 - 33 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in health and care setting
• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary team roles
• Ability to manage an allocated caseload independently

Responsibilities

• Support registered clinicians in assessing and treating patients
• Implement treatment programmes and gather information for assessments
• Promote health and wellbeing through tailored support

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Digital competence

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Education

Foundation degree in Health and Social Care

Functional Skills (level 2)

Tools

MS Teams

Job description

Go back York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Practitioner- Neurorehab Online Support

The closing date is 06 July 2025

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and proactive individual to join our team, delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support to service users and their families.

This diverse and rewarding role combines direct patient interaction with a wide range of clinical, technical, and administrative responsibilities. You will be helping individuals achieve better health outcomes through tailored support, informed interventions, and collaborative care planning.

Within a multi-disciplinary team, you will form positive, respectful relationships with service users, families and Carers

Applying evidence-based practices to assess needs, implement care plans, monitor progress, and escalate concerns. You will also promote health and wellbeing, safeguarding individuals, and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all.

You will contribute to service development and improvement through audits, digital innovation, and research initiatives. You will also support colleagues and students, being a role model and advocate for learning and professional growth.

This role is ideal for someone who values teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous improvement, and who thrives in a dynamic, client-focused setting where they can make a meaningful impact every day

Please note - if you would like your application to be considered for secondment, you must secure agreement from your line manager beforehand that you can be released to undertake the role.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will:

• Work as a member of team assisting in the digital delivery of services supporting registered clinicians in assessing and treating patients and supporting their carers/families.
• Undertake highly skilled and specialised support work from referrals screened by a registered clinician. This may include gathering information for assessments, implementing treatment programmes, as well as enabling patients to access digital services
• Use technical and creative skills in the provision of clinical activities for individual patients and will be responsible for evaluating and amending treatment programmes and interventions with guidance from the registered clinician.
• Take responsibility for their own work within a broad framework laid out by a registered clinician. The post holder will be responsible for delivering the defined treatment interventions without direct supervision but will have immediate access to a registered clinician for advice and direction as required.

About us

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

• Able to demonstrate substantial experience in health and care setting, including the relevant field of work
• Experience of working in a team within a health/social care or educational environment
• Knowledge of roles of other members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to plan, manage and take responsibility for an allocated caseload independently, without direct supervision
• Experience of mentoring/supervising members of a team
• Experience in the delivery on online therapy
• Signed competencies in areas relevant to role
• Understanding of research, audit and service evaluation
• Demonstrates experience of using differing communication styles to meet the varied needs of individuals
• Experience of working within a therapeutic environment with stroke and / or neurology patients

Qualifications and Training

• Foundation degree Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification; plus, A-levels and GCSEs or equivalent (s), including Functional Skills (level 2)
• Care Certificate
• Competent in working on MS Teams or other similar digital platforms.
• e-delivery / learning methodology related qualification or relevant experience (leading training)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

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 name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital and White Cross Court Rehabilitation Centre

York Hospital and White Cross Court Rehabilitation Centre