Job overview
Please note that as this job is part time it does not meet the salary requirements for work visa sponsorship and as such we will be unable to progress your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Community Neuro Rehab Team. You will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, providing high quality care and rehabilitation to a caseload of patients with acquired neurological disorders. The successful applicant will work in a mix of individual clinic, group and domiciliary settings.
You will be experienced in working in a multi-disciplinary / multi-agency health or social care environment with knowledge of basic IT administration systems including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc).
Consideration will be given to applicants who do not hold the stated qualifications but who have equivalent experience and who are willing undertake the qualification once in post.
Main duties of the job
To support the qualified therapists (Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist) in providing a high standard of therapy intervention following protocols agreed by professional colleagues.
To work under direct and indirect supervision of a registered health professional to provide health care support to an identified caseload– this may be in a clinic or community setting including the patient’s own place of residence.
To take responsibility for a defined group of patients following delegation by the registered health care professional (Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists).
To work within agreed protocols within the designated work area.
To maintain agreed, acceptable standards of care and only undertake duties within own personal competence following training/education and assessment of competency.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents or please click on ‘apply now’ to view in Trac
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working within a clinical setting
- Experience delivering personal and clinical care
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Science (FdSC) in Integrated Care OR Assistant Practitioner Level 5 course modules and clinical competencies OR Assistant Practitioner Health Higher Apprenticeship OR Equivalent qualification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good IT skills and computer literate
- The ability to establish good working relationships with patients
- Ability to develop knowledge and skills in providing healthcare support, evaluation of treatment plans and reassessment of care within agreed protocols.
- Ability to organise workload.
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This advert is for Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Community Neuro Rehab Team with Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust in Shropshire Rehabilitation Centre. 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: x2 30 hours posts. The application deadline is 26 Aug 2026.
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