# Therapy Associate Practitioner – Neighbourhood Rehab Pathway > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Cheshire NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/therapy-associate-practitioner-neighbourhood-rehab-pathway/f3949cdd-cb87-466b-b495-ae028fff07d3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/therapy-associate-practitioner-neighbourhood-rehab-pathway/f3949cdd-cb87-466b-b495-ae028fff07d3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Cheshire NHS Trust - **Town:** Macclesfield - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse practitioner - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata (subject to job matching) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T14:51:27.130Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cheshire/Victoria_Road_Macclesfield/East_Cheshire_NHS_Trust/Community_Services/Community_Services-v7935296 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7935296?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Job Details **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 ## Job Description 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. ## 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Effective communication and listening skills - Takes own initiative and seeks appropriate guidance - Ability to work as part of a team - Good organisational skills - Ability to teach practical skills **Desirable** - Risk assessment ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge / competency of a range of assessment tools & interventions relevant to the role - An understanding of confidentiality & Information Governance **Desirable** - Knowledge of relevant terminology and clinical conditions ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of contributing to individual & group interventions for patients & settings relevant to the role **Desirable** - Experience of contributing to audit - Experience of working with the relevant specialist patient group - Evidence of working as a therapy assistant ### Qualifications **Essential** - 5 GCSE’s including English and Maths or equivalent - BTEC National Diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject **Desirable** - Assistant membership of a relevant professional body - Completion of a Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care - Successful completion or currently undertaking an ECDL ### Other Role Requirements **Essential** - Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements ### Specific Job Requirement **Essential** - Skills in delivering therapy programmes - Ability to adapt programmes to meet the changing needs of the clients with reference to the supervising therapist - Ability to support and motivate patients as appropriate - Ability to carry out and complete delegated project **Desirable** - Experience of contributing to audit - Experience of working with the patients following stroke and/or neurological conditions - Evidence of working as a therapy assistant - Ability to contribute to patient assessment - Ability to organise therapy programmes in consultation with the responsible therapist ## Documents - [applicant pack (pdf, 876.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10214208) - [staff benefits brochure (pdf, 871.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10214209) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 264.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10350310) ## 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.