We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Practitioner to join our dynamic Community Stroke Team. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of specialist rehabilitation across Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, and Physiotherapy. The role requires a flexible approach, with responsibilities spanning outpatient and community environments.
You will work with patients individually, in groups, and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ongoing professional support and development opportunities will be provided to enhance your skills within this specialist area.
As community visits form a key part of the role, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
Deliver treatment programmes that support patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals.
Undertake stroke and neurology‑specific therapeutic interventions under the supervision of qualified therapists.
Act as a key worker for allocated patients, ensuring effective communication and feedback to clinicians.
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achievednumerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
To see full list of duties and main responsibilities, please refer to the full job description attached to the vacancy on the Trust website.
