Integrated Discharge Patient Care Co-ordinator HF

TN United Kingdom; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a full-time Trainee Assistant Practitioner to join the Integrated Stroke Rehabilitation Therapies Team. This role includes completing a Foundation Degree via an apprenticeship, with support from qualified therapists in various healthcare settings. Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and prior experience in rehabilitation.

Benefits

Robust supervision

Annual appraisals

In-house training

Assigned mentors for training

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Access to a vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering specialist therapy across East Lancashire.
• Undertake skilled support work supervised by qualified therapists.
• Manage your own caseload within a framework set by a qualified therapist.

Skills

Motivation

Enthusiasm

IT Competence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

GCSE 4-7 in Maths & English

Job description

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East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

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Blackburn, United Kingdom

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Posted:

15.05.2025

Expiry Date:

29.06.2025

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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a full-time Trainee Assistant Practitioner to join our Integrated Stroke Rehabilitation Therapies Team. The position offers the chance to complete a Foundation Degree in Assistant Practitioner via an apprenticeship route. Upon successful completion of the 2-year course, you will advance to a band 4 position.

We seek a highly motivated and enthusiastic candidate, preferably with prior experience in a rehabilitation setting, who has studied to NVQ level 3 in health and social care or equivalent, and is competent in IT systems.

You will work across the stroke therapies pathway supporting Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Speech and Language Therapists, treating patients on the acute stroke unit at Blackburn Hospital, inpatient stroke rehab, and the community stroke team based at Pendle Community Hospital. A driver’s license is essential.

The apprenticeship is a 2-year academic program including work-based learning in partnership with UCLAN. Applicants will attend university one day per week and undertake up to 20 hours of additional study in their own time.

Qualified Assistant Practitioners are encouraged to apply.

For more information, contact Gemma Gumbley, Operational Lead for Stroke & Neuro Rehabilitation Therapies at 07944190780.

Main duties of the job

As an Assistant Practitioner/Trainee Assistant Practitioner, you will assist in delivering specialist therapy across East Lancashire, supporting qualified therapists in assessing and treating stroke patients.

You will undertake highly skilled support work supervised by a member of the Stroke Rehabilitation Therapy Team, including gathering assessment information, implementing treatment programs, and recommending equipment or minor adaptations.

You will apply technical and creative skills in therapeutic activities and evaluate and modify treatment plans under guidance.

You will manage your own caseload within a broad framework set by a qualified therapist.

The work settings include inpatient stroke units, care homes, and patients' homes, with potential lone working in the community.

Working hours are currently 08:30 to 16:30 over 6 days a week, including bank holidays, with future extension to 7 days. Flexibility and adaptability to service needs are required.

Working for our organization

Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) provides high-quality acute secondary healthcare for East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen, employing over 8,000 staff. Our vision is to be recognized for safe, personal, and effective care, treating over 700,000 patients annually.

Our hospital sites include Pendle Community Hospital and Royal Blackburn Hospital. Our community stroke rehabilitation team operates across various settings, with strong links to UCLAN and involvement in research projects.

We offer robust supervision, annual appraisals, and in-house training to support staff development. Trainee assistant practitioners are assigned mentors for additional training during the two-year program.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Organize and deliver therapy interventions as delegated by a qualified therapist, following stroke rehabilitation pathways.

Use technical and therapeutic skills to promote patient independence, supporting group or virtual therapy sessions as part of the MDT.

Support administrative tasks such as collecting patient information, referrals, and equipment ordering.

Formulate treatment goals with patients and support their achievement.

For further details, refer to the attached job description.

Person specification

Academic & Work-Based

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in health and social care
• GCSE 4-7 or above in Maths & English
• Experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience in a therapy setting
• Access to a vehicle
• Ability to undertake moving and handling tasks
• Experience in stroke or neuro rehabilitation
• Experience as a rehab worker
• Relevant academic study