We are delighted to open up applications for a qualified assistant practitioner to work in a developing team working with individuals who have had a stroke, acquired brain injury or other complex neurological conditions requiring rehabilitation from a mutli-disciplinary team, consisting of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy, psychology and rehabilitation assistants.
We are looking for highly motivated individuals with excellent interpersonal qualities. The successful candidate must be willing to work in a fast paced environment, have a positive outlook and ensure that delivering a quality service, which genuinely engages with service users and carers is a key priority.
There will 2 posts available 1 wte and 0.6 wte.
Due to the nature of the role we can only accept applications from those age 18+
The Assistant Practitioner in Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of a trained clinical support worker aligned to Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Psychology working with stroke, ABI and neurological patients in a community setting. They will, have a required level of knowledge and skill beyond that of the traditional healthcare assistant or support worker. Their role is designed to work across patient pathways and professional boundaries offering additional flexibility in the delivery of new care models.
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
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Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.
