Therapy Associate Practitioner – Neighbourhood Rehab Pathway

Job overview

**Subject to job matching**

East Cheshire NHS Trust is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for three suitably experienced Band 4 Assistant Practitioners to join our newly established Neighborhood Rehabilitation Pathway. We welcome applications from individuals with a strong interest in working as part of an integrated community team.

There are three posts available across East Cheshire, with bases at Macclesfield, Congleton, Knutsford, Handforth and Poynton. The successful applicants will be expected to work flexibly and support colleagues across different sites within East Cheshire. As a result, the ability to travel efficiently between sites, including rural locations, is essential.

Applicants currently working at Band 3 with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.

About the service

This is a new and developing service focused on supporting early discharge from hospital, enabling patients to regain their independence more quickly in the comfort of their own homes. We are a forward‑thinking and evolving therapy service, offering a wide range of developmental opportunities, from Therapy Assistant roles through to Advanced Clinical Specialist positions. Each professional discipline is supported by a designated professional lead, with strong links to GPs, Consultants and local universities.

Full and part time, and flexible working will be considered.

Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job

• We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-rounded candidate, with experience of working in the NHS.
• The candidate should be motivated, with good communication skills and the ability to work within the therapy team and wider MDT. Organisation and time management is key to efficiently managing delegated caseloads.
• It will be essential for the post holder to work under supervision of a qualified member of staff, as well as autonomously within trust policies and scope of practice and competencies, in addition to maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records.
• To work as part of a team providing a comprehensive, rehabilitation service for patients across East Cheshire. You will deliver therapy independently or jointly with the therapists in individual, group and multidisciplinary settings. This may include supporting aspects of rehabilitation care provision with our partner care agencies.

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.