Job overview
Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner - Neuro 35hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner to join the Neuro team at West Suffolk Hospital. This role involves assessing and providing therapy under the direction of an occupational therapist and a physiotherapist.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, and caring person with skills and experience of working with adults who have varying medical or complex conditions. The post holder will work autonomously within a reablement environment, whilst also working closely as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will hold a patient caseload whilst working under the guidance of the therapists.
The postholder will deliver therapy programmes and progress to the level to undertake basic assessments autonomously. Training for the role will be provided. The ability to establish rapport with person receiving therapy, and working closely with health and social care colleagues, carers, family members and other professionals is important.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 1st July 2026.
Main duties of the job
The position will require the delivery of a high quality, and efficient therapy service within the short duration of the inpatient stay. The focus of intervention is to work with the person to improve their level of independence and self-management, using personalised care as part of practice. The position requires working independently under the supervision of the therapists, carrying out assessments and reviewing the person’s progress. A successful candidate would plan and run therapy groups in addition to this.
We are a very friendly, supportive, and dynamic team and offer regular supervision, opportunities for development, annual appraisals, and training. Whilst no previous therapy experience is required, previous experience in a caring profession would be beneficial. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a positive attitude to self-directed learning and working practice.
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This advert is for Rehab Assistant Practitioner (Neuro) with West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Bury St Edmunds, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 pro rata, per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Jun 2026.
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