Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Practitioner (AHP)

The closing date is 09 October 2025

Job summary

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to work as an Assistant Practitioner AHP Band 4 alongside the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy with the Community Multiple Sclerosis Team (CMST) and Regional Disability Team (RDT). CMST and RDT provide community based neuro rehabilitation for people 16 years and over who have a neurological condition (including Multiple sclerosis). Services are delivered throughout the region both within Walkergate Park in a gym setting and in the community.

CMST and RDT are well-established teams and are passionate about delivering neurological rehabilitation and achieving best outcomes. This exciting opportunity will offer the successful candidate to be part of these services, as well as opportunities to develop themselves within the area of neurological rehabilitation in the community setting.

Main duties of the job

This is a full time post working under the direction of the qualified Therapists. You will assist the Therapists to assess and deliver therapy and activity within the objectives of the treatment plan. In addition there will be opportunities to develop skills through the provision of group therapy sessions as well as individually-tailored therapy sessions to service users.

You will require excellent communication, time management and organisational skills and be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

You will be supported by experienced Therapists receiving supervision and CPD opportunities.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

CMST and RDT are multidisciplinary teams working in partnership with numerous agencies, including secondary care and third sector organisations. In order to succeed in this role you will require excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to demonstrate a calm and professional approach in challenging situations.

Date posted

25 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-SCG25-131-MG

Job locations

Walkergate Park Hospital

Benfield Road

Newcastle

NE6 4QD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 25th September 2025

Closing date : 9th October 2025

We welcome your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 25th September 2025

Closing date : 9th October 2025

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

Foundation degree in applied social studies or alternative (NVQ/BTEC/QCF) with additional training to diploma level equivalent in the speciality field.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills applicable to the post

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience of working with individuals with neurological conditions
Experience of working in a collaborative & MDT environment
Experience of working with people with complex health needs
Previous experience of working within Occupational therapy/Physiotherapy teams

Skills & Competencies

Essential

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Experience of complex moving and handling
Ability to establish a rapport with service users

Desirable

Some anatomical knowledge
Risk assessment skills
Advanced IT skills

Personal characteristics

Essential

Commitment to client centred non-discriminatory practice
Ability to work flexibly
Good time management and organisational skills
Ability to cope with distressing and emotional situations

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

Foundation degree in applied social studies or alternative (NVQ/BTEC/QCF) with additional training to diploma level equivalent in the speciality field.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills applicable to the post

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience of working with individuals with neurological conditions
Experience of working in a collaborative & MDT environment
Experience of working with people with complex health needs
Previous experience of working within Occupational therapy/Physiotherapy teams

Skills & Competencies

Essential

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Experience of complex moving and handling
Ability to establish a rapport with service users

Desirable

Some anatomical knowledge
Risk assessment skills
Advanced IT skills

Personal characteristics

Essential

Commitment to client centred non-discriminatory practice
Ability to work flexibly
Good time management and organisational skills
Ability to cope with distressing and emotional situations

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.