Stroke Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner (Trainee)

East Lancashire Hospitals Nhs Trust; Nelson; On-site; NZD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting a Trainee/Assistant Practitioner to join the Integrated Stroke Rehabilitation Therapies Team. The role supports Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Speech and Language Therapists on the acute stroke unit and in community settings.

The post includes a two-year Foundation Degree Assistant Practitioner apprenticeship with study one day per week and up to 20 hours of personal study.

Qualifications

• Requires IT proficiency and ability to drive.
• Applicant should have completed or be working towards healthcare support qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist Stroke Therapies team in delivering patient care.
• Support with assessments, treatment plans, and equipment recommendations under supervision.
• Manage own caseload within a framework set by therapists.

Skills

IT systems

Driving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Foundation Degree in Assistant Practitioner (apprenticeship route)

Job description

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting a Trainee/Assistant Practitioner to join the Integrated Stroke Rehabilitation Therapies Team. The role supports Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Speech and Language Therapists on the acute stroke unit and in community settings.

The post includes a two-year Foundation Degree Assistant Practitioner apprenticeship with study one day per week and up to 20 hours of personal study.