Job summary
- Main area
- Community Therapies
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent: This role covers the entire East Cheshire locality and the base location will be dependent upon service need
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week
- Job ref
- 209-A-26-8276190
- Employer
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Waters Green
- Town
- Macclesfield
- Salary
- £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Therapy Associate Practitioner- Neuro Community Therapies
NHS AfC: Band 4
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job overview
East Cheshire NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity available for a suitably qualified Assistant Practitioner to become part of our specialised neuro therapy team within the community.
We welcome applications from motivated individuals with a keen interest in working within an integrated team, with proven experience in neuro rehabilitation, in patient rehabilitation or general community rehabilitation.
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Hours: 15 hours per week
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a small neuro therapy team providing a comprehensive, rehabilitation service for patients with a broad range of neurological conditions.
You will be responsible for the delivery of therapy independently or jointly with the therapists in patients own homes, residential and nursing homes.
To contribute to multidisciplinary team management
To contribute to operational delivery and service development
The community neuro therapy service is operational over 7 days, from 8am-8pm. You may occasionally be required to work a variety of shift patterns across the 7 day service, to meet service need.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 5 GCSE’s including English and Maths or equivalent
- BTEC National Diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject
Desirable criteria
- Assistant membership of a relevant professional body
- Completion of a Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care
- Successful completion or currently undertaking an ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge / competency of a range of assessment tools & interventions relevant to the role
- An understanding of confidentiality & Information Governance
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of relevant terminology and clinical conditions in neurology
Skills
Essential criteria
- Effective communication and listening skills
- Takes own initiative and seeks appropriate guidance
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to teach practical skills
Desirable criteria
- Risk assessment knowledge for neurological patients
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of contributing to individual & group interventions for patients & settings relevant to the role
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with the relevant specialist patient group
- Evidence of working as a therapy assistant
- Experience of contributing to audit
Specific Job Requirement
Essential criteria
- Skills in delivering therapy programmes
- Ability to adapt programmes to meet the changing needs of the clients with reference to the supervising therapist
- Ability to support and motivate patients as appropriate
- Ability to carry out and complete delegated project
Desirable criteria
- Experience of contributing to audit
- Experience of working with neurological patients.
- Evidence of working as a therapy assistant
- Ability to contribute to patient assessment
- Ability to organise therapy programmes in consultation with the responsible therapist
Other
Essential criteria
- Car Driver / ability to travel to work in a range of community locations
Further Information
Essential criteria
- Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.
Other Role Requirements
Essential criteria
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Other Role Requirements
Essential criteria
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jonathan Sutton
- Job title
- Community Therapy Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07392 129 354
- Additional information
Please email if you wish to discuss the post further.
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