# *Internal MPFT Only* - Assistant Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/internal-mpft-only-assistant-practitioner/08afd01b-ff35-4cdb-9fef-e6803ab397dd - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/internal-mpft-only-assistant-practitioner/08afd01b-ff35-4cdb-9fef-e6803ab397dd.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** St George's Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Assistant practitioner - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 pro rata - **Contract type:** Secondment: 12 months (To cover maternity leave) - **Employment type:** Part time - 28 hours per week (7 day service) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-05T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-21T13:51:13.349Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffordshire/High_Lane_Stoke_on_Trent/Midlands_Partnership_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Stroke_Service/Stroke_Service-v8284728 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8284728?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mpft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Working within our bed-based stroke rehabilitation service, supporting adults following stroke to regain independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment, with a focus on quality care, patient-centred practice, and professional growth ### Main duties of the job The Assistant Practitioner provides rehabilitation assessment and treatment for patients following stroke, supporting recovery, discharge planning and independence. The role involves managing a delegated caseload, implementing therapy programmes, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, maintaining clinical records, and contributing to service improvement and seven-day service delivery. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Practitioner to join our Stroke Rehabilitation Team. The successful candidate will work closely with therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team to support patients to maximise their independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals. Key duties include: - Delivering rehabilitation programmes for patients following stroke and other neurological conditions. - Managing a delegated caseload and monitoring patient progress within agreed competencies. - Supporting patients and families with rehabilitation, discharge planning and self-management strategies. - Working collaboratively with therapists, nursing colleagues and community services to ensure seamless patient care. - Maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to high standards of care and governance. - Supporting service development, quality improvement initiatives and the delivery of a seven-day rehabilitation service. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced rehabilitation support worker or assistant practitioner who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes. ### Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Have evidence to show a good range of prior clinical experience - Understanding of evidence based practice **Desirable** - Committed to continuing professional development ### Experience **Essential** - Relevant experience of working in NHS setting within therapies / specialist area of stroke - Sound knowledge of a range of clinical presentations and how to escalate concerns. - Knowledge of correct assessments of patients and their condition and monitors the patient’s response to intervention. **Desirable** - Previous experience of working in a community/Hospital setting - Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working ### Qualifications **Essential** - Level 2 or above / equivalent - GCSE maths & english or level 4 functional **Desirable** - Relevant training ## Documents - [benefits booklet (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2957) - [assistant therapy practitioner (pdf, 787.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10601793) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.