Stroke Therapy Assistant Practitioner — Community Rehab

Bidvane; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical supervision

Regular in-service training

Leadership development in MDT stroke-s

Job summary

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust's Stroke Therapy Team is seeking an Assistant Practitioner to join the Stroke Recovery Unit and support community stroke rehabilitation for up to six months after discharge.

You will manage a caseload of stroke patients, contribute to group sessions, run six‑month review clinics, and help SSNAP reporting while working Monday to Friday with weekend duties.

Qualifications

• Level 5 health/social care qualification or equivalent.
• Relevant Level 3 health and social care qualification.
• GCSEs including English and Maths or Level 2 functional skills.
• Care Certificate competencies or equivalent healthcare qualification.
• Stroke-specific competencies or willingness to undertake SSEF.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise a caseload of stroke patients autonomously under direction.
• Contribute to MDT working across hospital and community, including groups and 24-hour reviews.
• Coordinate, deliver and run the 6-month review clinics.
• Contribute to national stroke targets, including SSNAP.
• Engage in service improvement with Team Leaders and Clinical Lead per guidelines.
• Work Monday to Friday with weekend/bank holiday duties.

Skills

Caseload management

MDT collaboration

Clinial governance awareness

Communication skills

Prioritising workload

Computer/video platform usage

Education

Foundation degree in Health and Social Care or Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship

Level 3 Health and Social Care NVQ/Diploma or A-Levels or Health and Science T-Level

GCSEs with English and Maths (4+)

Care Certificate competencies or equivalent qualification

Stroke-specific SSEF competencies or willingness to undertake

Job description

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust's Stroke Therapy Team is seeking an Assistant Practitioner to join the Stroke Recovery Unit and support community stroke rehabilitation for up to six months after discharge.

You will manage a caseload of stroke patients, contribute to group sessions, run six‑month review clinics, and help SSNAP reporting while working Monday to Friday with weekend duties.