Assistant Rehabilitation Practitioner

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A local NHS trust in Harrogate seeks an Assistant Rehabilitation Practitioner to support community stroke patients in achieving their potential. The role involves delivering therapy interventions under supervision, helping patients regain independence and quality of life. Candidates should have a formal qualification, experience in health and social care, and competencies in patient assessment skills. The position offers opportunities for continuous professional development and comes with a pro rata salary of £27,485 to £30,162 annually.

Benefits

Investment in continuous professional development

Clinical skills training

Supervision

Qualifications

• Formal qualification relevant to the post.
• Evidence of practical training or experience in health and social care.
• Experience of working in the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned programmes of health care under supervision.
• Deliver therapy interventions to patients within Harrogate District Hospital.
• Support patients to achieve their optimum level of independence.

Skills

Patient assessment skills

Supervising others

Practical training in health and social care

Extended skills and competencies

Education

Foundation degree or equivalent

Job description

Go back Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Rehabilitation Practitioner

The closing date is 13 January 2026

Interviews are likely to be on Thursday 29th January

Working Hours: 22.5 hours per week (3 days)

Are you a passionate, innovative and inspirational individual who is looking for a unique opportunity to support our community stroke patients to achieve their potential. The patients have all had an acute stroke and been recently discharged from the acute stroke unit. As part of the wider stroke neuro and amputee team you will assist patients to achieve their potential and return to living in the community.

What we offer you in return

• Investment in continuous professional development.
• Supervision
• Clinical skills training

Main duties of the job

You will carry out planned programmes of health care, under the supervision and direction of the Therapists within the Community Neuro and Stroke Team. The role involves delivering therapy interventions to patients within Harrogate District Hospital. You will support our cohort of patients to achieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life. To work under the guidance of the senior staff within the team and actively participate in continuous professional development and service improvement.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trustdoes notoffer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Job responsibilities

Should you wish to apply for this position as a secondment you will need to seek permission from your current manager prior to applying

For further information on this position please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached. If you have any questions, regarding the role, please contact Vicky Draper Team leader Community Stroke Team [e-mail] 01423-557781 or Pam Bagot Principal Physiotherapist [e-mail] 07765898257

Person Specification

• Formal qualification relevant to post - foundation degree or equiv
• Evidence of practical training or experience in health and social care
• Evidence of competence of patient assessment skills
• Evidence of extended skills and competencies
• Experience of supervising others
• Experience of working in the NHS

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.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum (pro rata)