Assistant/ Trainee Assistant Practitioner

NHS; Workington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Workington is seeking an Assistant Practitioner to support community rehabilitation efforts. The candidate will manage a delegated caseload, conduct assessments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and care. The role requires relevant qualifications such as GCSEs in Maths and English, and a commitment to ongoing development. A driving license is essential for this position, which offers a salary between £27,485 and £30,162 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in health and social care setting.
• Experience of working in a community setting.
• Previous experience within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist registered clinicians in the delivery of community rehabilitation and nursing services.
• Own a delegated caseload of patients and prioritize workload.
• Use specialist skills to provide flexible care for patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic IT skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Maths and English GCSE Grade A to C or equivalent

Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree or willingness to study

Care Certificate

Job description

Assistant/Trainee Assistant Practitioner

Go back North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 06 January 2026

The Workington Community Rehabilitation Team are looking to appoint an Assistant Practitioner or a candidate who is willing to work towards the Assistant Practitioner qualification. The role involves working within a delegated caseload, conducting day‑to‑day assessments, liaising closely with the ICC MDT and other agencies on treatment progression, patient safety, and ongoing care.

Main responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance to registered clinicians in the delivery of community rehabilitation and nursing services.
• Support in assessment and management of patients, respecting privacy, dignity, individuality and promoting independence and wellbeing.
• Own a delegated caseload of patients, prioritise workload based on team pressures and patient needs.
• Use specialist skills and knowledge to provide flexible care for patients with physical, psychological, social and environmental needs to maintain independence.
• Implement interventions that enable patients to achieve personal goals, using continuous assessment and adjustment of clinical interventions. Evaluate effectiveness of interventions.

About the Trust

At NCIC we are committed to delivering outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria, focusing on rural and remote care, community and acute services. We are a clinically‑led organisation that values safety, quality, patient experience and a supportive workplace.

We support a diverse workforce that reflects our community. We are focused on sustainability and ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030.

Key competencies

• Knowledge of rehabilitation philosophy, ongoing training, reflective practice and understanding of agency roles.
• Evidence of maintaining confidentiality and basic IT skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, use own initiative, work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSE Grade A to C or equivalent Grade 4-9
• Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree or willingness to study and achieve the Foundation Degree
• Care Certificate

Experience

• Experience of working in health and social care setting
• Experience of working in a community setting
• Previous experience within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working within a therapy team environment

Knowledge

• Understanding of the basic philosophy of rehabilitation
• Evidence of ongoing training and mandatory courses
• Understanding of reflective practice and its application
• Appreciation of the roles of other agencies both voluntary and statutory
• Self‑awareness and appreciation of limitations
• Knowledge of moving and handling policies and procedures
• Understanding and knowledge of relevant National Service Frameworks and guidelines

Skills and aptitude

• Able to undertake work delegated by a registered clinician
• Seek support from registered clinicians as required
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Use own initiative
• Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Basic IT skills
• Maintain confidentiality

Personal circumstances

• Enthusiastic and self‑motivated
• Motivate others
• Responsible and reliable
• Flexible and adaptable
• Work with minimum supervision
• Committed to personal development
• Pass knowledge to other team members

Other requirements

• Genuine desire to work with older patients within the NHS
• Travel independently of public transport. Must have full UK driving licence and independent transportation
• Adaptable to a growing and changing service
• Work a shift pattern. Monday to Sunday 8:00-20:00

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure and Barring Service (CRB) check will be required. DBS costs will be met by salary deduction.

Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Salary £27,485 to £30,162 a year, Band 4 pro rata