Job summary
- Main area
- Stroke
- Grade
- Band 4 (indicative banding)
- Contract
- 12 months (Up to 12 months fixed term/secondment. The post may become Permanent at the end of this Fixed Term/Secondment.)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 419-7201821-AHP-MY
- Employer
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- York Hospital and White Cross Court Rehabilitation Centre
- Town
- York
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Assistant Practitioner- Neurorehab Online Support
Band 4 (indicative banding)
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values
- We are KIND
- We are OPEN
- We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and proactive individual to join our team, delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support to service users and their families.
This diverse and rewarding role combines direct patient interaction with a wide range of clinical, technical, and administrative responsibilities. You will be helping individuals achieve better health outcomes through tailored support, informed interventions, and collaborative care planning.
Within a multi-disciplinary team, you will form positive, respectful relationships with service users, families and Carers
Applying evidence-based practices to assess needs, implement care plans, monitor progress, and escalate concerns. You will also promote health and wellbeing, safeguarding individuals, and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all.
You will contribute to service development and improvement through audits, digital innovation, and research initiatives. You will also support colleagues and students, being a role model and advocate for learning and professional growth.
This role is ideal for someone who values teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous improvement, and who thrives in a dynamic, client-focused setting where they can make a meaningful impact every day
Please note - if you would like your application to be considered for secondment, you must secure agreement from your line manager beforehand that you can be released to undertake the role.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will:
- Work as a member of team assisting in the digital delivery of services supporting registered clinicians in assessing and treating patients and supporting their carers/families.
- Undertake highly skilled and specialised support work from referrals screened by a registered clinician. This may include gathering information for assessments, implementing treatment programmes, as well as enabling patients to access digital services
- Use technical and creative skills in the provision of clinical activities for individual patients and will be responsible for evaluating and amending treatment programmes and interventions with guidance from the registered clinician.
- Take responsibility for their own work within a broad framework laid out by a registered clinician. The post holder will be responsible for delivering the defined treatment interventions without direct supervision but will have immediate access to a registered clinician for advice and direction as required.
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate substantial experience in health and care setting, including the relevant field of work
- Experience of working in a team within a health/social care or educational environment
- Knowledge of roles of other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to plan, manage and take responsibility for an allocated caseload independently, without direct supervision
- Experience of mentoring/supervising members of a team
- Experience in the delivery on online therapy
Desirable criteria
- Signed competencies in areas relevant to role
- Understanding of research, audit and service evaluation
- Demonstrates experience of using differing communication styles to meet the varied needs of individuals
- Experience of working within a therapeutic environment with stroke and / or neurology patients
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Foundation degree Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification; plus, A-levels and GCSEs or equivalent (s), including Functional Skills (level 2)
- Care Certificate
- Competent in working on MS Teams or other similar digital platforms.
- e-delivery / learning methodology related qualification or relevant experience (leading training)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Digital media qualification
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sally O'Connell
- Job title
- Senior AHP Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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