Job summary
- Main area
- Assistant Practitioner
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 351-CEN2563-CL-A
- Employer
- Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Neuro Rehab Team Central Lancs (C)
- Town
- Preston
- Salary
- £28,392 - £31,157 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Qualified Assistant Practitioner
Band 4
Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve.
As an integrated Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including:
- Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults, including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secure care.
- Specialist mental health inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities, alongside specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
- Extensive community physical health and well-being services for children and adults, covering prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term condition management.
The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,500 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health, general nurses, children’s nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers, as well as those specialising in learning disabilities and community physical health services.
For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Job overview
SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POST
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 multi-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+
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • GCSEs Maths and English at grade C (or equivalent CSE / O Level), functional skills or key skills level 2 in Maths and English (must have proof of qualification)
- • Evidence of level 3 study ( UCAS tariff points 72-80,
- • BTEC: Merit, Pass, Pass .Access to Higher Educational Diploma:72-80 points )
- • Fundamentals of care certificate (learner can complete this within 6 months of the programme).
- • Completion of the Assistant Practitioner Course
- • Evidence of up to date Organisation Mandatory Training
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- • Knowledge of impact of life after a stroke on daily activity and function
- • Intermediate IT skills Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- • Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience within medical/care setting working with service users to promote their recovery and wellbeing
- Experience of supporting therapeutic interventions with service users.
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
Personal
Essential criteria
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Able to evidence time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Able to demonstrate resilience and manage competing demands
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen Farmer
- Job title
- Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07977 272903
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