Therapy Assistant Practitioner, Acute Stroke Physiotherapy Team

NHS Forth Valley; Larbert; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley is hiring a part-time Therapy Assistant Practitioner for the Acute Stroke Physiotherapy Team in Larbert. Candidates should possess healthcare experience, a keen interest in supporting rehabilitation, and ideally experience in neurology. The role involves working closely with a physiotherapy team to deliver top-notch care and may require some flexibility in work hours.

Qualifications

• Specific interest in supporting mobility and rehabilitation.
• Experience in neurology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the physiotherapy team within acute stroke.
• Cover ward based and in-patient gym sessions.

Skills

Health care experience

Supporting mobility

Activity and rehabilitation

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

We are excited to be recruiting to a part-time Physiotherapy Therapy Assistant Practitioner Post in our Acute Stroke Physiotherapy Team.

The post holder will work as part of the physiotherapy team within acute stroke covering both ward based and in-patient gym sessions. The post is based within FVRH but may also require some cover to the stroke rehabilitation beds within the Bellfield Unit at Stirling Community Hospital dependent of service demand and skill mix. The working pattern for this post requires morning sessions, ideally over 5 days, but with some flexibility considered to ensure the right candidate.

This post would be suitable for an individual with health care experience with a specific interest in supporting mobility, activity and rehabilitation and with an interest, and ideally experience, in neurology and rehabilitation.

We would welcome applications from people who love working with others to deliver the very best care to those we serve, who are excited by change and improving services, and supporting staff well-being.

Our attached person specification details which wider skills, experience, qualifications, values and behaviours are essential within this particular role. Sharing with us, in your application, about how you have demonstrated these in your work in the past, and how this is relevant to this role will help us get to know you and your unique skills further.

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