Therapy Practitioner in Stroke | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in London is looking for a Therapy Practitioner in Stroke Rehabilitation to join the Integrated Neuro Therapy Team. This role involves providing skilled support to Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Physiotherapists, working with adults recovering from Stroke. The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a rehabilitation assistant and skills in enabling patients to achieve maximum independence. The position entails managing a caseload, adapting therapy plans, and facilitating daily living activities.

Benefits

Access to professional development

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a band 3 rehabilitation assistant.
• Experience delivering occupational therapy and physiotherapy interventions.
• Experience working with patients who have communication difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Carry own caseload of patients, as delegated by the therapists.
• Progress and adapt therapy programmes in line with scope of practice.
• Facilitate personal and domestic activities of daily living.
• Assist patients with an exercise programme to improve functional abilities.

Skills

Rehabilitation assistance

Communication skills

Mobility assistance

Job description

Therapy Practitioner in Stroke Rehabilitation

BAND 4, 37.5 HRS/WEEK MON-FRI 8.15-4.30

There is an opportunity to work as a Therapy Practitioner in Stroke within the Integrated Neuro Therapy Team in Croydon.

The successful candidate will be working on the Stroke unit, Purley 3, with adults who have had a Stroke. You will provide skilled support to the Occupational therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Physiotherapists, enabling patients to achieve their maximum independence.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate previous experience as a band 3 rehabilitation assistant, delivering occupational therapy and Physiotherapy interventions, to patients who have had a Stroke and experience of working with patients who have communication difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Carry own caseload of patients, as delegated by the therapists.
• Progress and adapt designated therapy programmes in line with own scope of practice and competency, and provide feedback to the responsible therapist, taking into account changes in the patients’ health and social needs.
• Facilitate personal activities of daily living (washing, dressing, grooming, toileting).
• Facilitate domestic activities of daily living (meal and drink preparation).
• Mobility and transfer practice.
• Assist the patient with an exercise programme to improve their functional abilities.

Company Background

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Jan 2026.