Job summary
Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner - Neuro 35hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner to join the Neuro team at West Suffolk Hospital. This role involves assessing and providing therapy under the direction of an occupational therapist and a physiotherapist.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, and caring person with skills and experience of working with adults who have varying medical or complex conditions. The post holder will work autonomously within a reablement environment, whilst also working closely as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will hold a patient caseload whilst working under the guidance of the therapists.
The postholder will deliver therapy programmes and progress to the level to undertake basic assessments autonomously. Training for the role will be provided. The ability to establish rapport with person receiving therapy, and working closely with health and social care colleagues, carers, family members and other professionals is important.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 1st July 2026.
Main duties of the job
The position will require the delivery of a high quality, and efficient therapy service within the short duration of the inpatient stay. The focus of intervention is to work with the person to improve their level of independence and self-management, using personalised care as part of practice. The position requires working independently under the supervision of the therapists, carrying out assessments and reviewing the person's progress. A successful candidate would plan and run therapy groups in addition to this.
We are a very friendly, supportive, and dynamic team and offer regular supervision, opportunities for development, annual appraisals, and training. Whilst no previous therapy experience is required, previous experience in a caring profession would be beneficial. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a positive attitude to self-directed learning and working practice.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the full job description for full job details and responsibilities for this job role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the full job description for full job details and responsibilities for this job role.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- oEducation to Level 3 and/ or A level or equivalent
- oGCSE Maths and English Grade C or above
- oCan demonstrate intermediate level of theoretical knowledge and clinical reasoning skills acquired through coursework, in-house training and experience
Desirable
- oFoundation Degree or equivalent
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- oExperience working in a healthcare setting
- oExperience working with the public
- oAwareness of Trust values and Patients First service standards
Desirable
- oExperience of working in a multidisciplinary environment
- oExperience of working in a rehabilitation environment
- oExperience of electronic record keeping
- oKnowledge of neurological conditions, in particular stroke
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oGood verbal and written communication skills
- oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills
- oExcellent organisation skills/time management
- oAbility to work to clear protocols/guidelines within role boundaries
- oProficient IT skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oCommitment to delivering a consistent high professional standard throughout interventions
- oFlexible and reliable, able to work as part of a seven-day service
- oAble to prioritise and work under pressure
- oAble to work both on own initiative and also within a team
- oCommitment to continuing personal and professional development
Desirable
- Ability to travel to all rural locations to carry out post
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- oEducation to Level 3 and/ or A level or equivalent
- oGCSE Maths and English Grade C or above
- oCan demonstrate intermediate level of theoretical knowledge and clinical reasoning skills acquired through coursework, in-house training and experience
Desirable
- oFoundation Degree or equivalent
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- oExperience working in a healthcare setting
- oExperience working with the public
- oAwareness of Trust values and Patients First service standards
Desirable
- oExperience of working in a multidisciplinary environment
- oExperience of working in a rehabilitation environment
- oExperience of electronic record keeping
- oKnowledge of neurological conditions, in particular stroke
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oGood verbal and written communication skills
- oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills
- oExcellent organisation skills/time management
- oAbility to work to clear protocols/guidelines within role boundaries
- oProficient IT skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oCommitment to delivering a consistent high professional standard throughout interventions
- oFlexible and reliable, able to work as part of a seven-day service
- oAble to prioritise and work under pressure
- oAble to work both on own initiative and also within a team
- oCommitment to continuing personal and professional development
Desirable
- Ability to travel to all rural locations to carry out post
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
