Job summary
- Main area
- Neuro rehabilitation
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-SCG25-121-AB
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Northgate Park
- Town
- Morpeth
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Assistant Practitioner (AHP)
Band 4
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay
Job overview
An exciting new opportunity has arisen to work as an Assistant Practitioner AHP Band 4 within Northumberland Head Injuries service (NHIS). NHIS provide community based neuro rehabilitation for people 16 years and over who live in the Northumberland area and have sustained a traumatic brain injury.
NHIS is a well established multi-disciplinary team (MDT) who are passionate about delivering evidence based neurological rehabilitation to achieve best outcomes. This exciting post will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to be part of the MDT, as well as opportunities to develop themselves within the area of neurological rehabilitation within community settings.
Main duties of the job
This is a full time post working under the direction of the qualified Therapists within the MDT. 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 and will receive regular supervision and opportunities for training and professional development.
Working for our organisation
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.
NHIS is a multidisciplinary team 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Assist the therapists to plan, design and develop rehabilitation plans and therapy and intervention activities within the objectives of the treatment plan.
Use specialist technical and creative skills to facilitate the preparation and implementation of AHP occupation/communication focused tools and approaches as a member of the MDT in order to promote recovery, wellbeing and maximise independence.
Deliver 1:1 and group treatment to patients monitoring their progress and making minor adaptations as required within sessions.
Contribute their observations of the communication and occupational barriers and strengths of the individuals based on a foundation theoretical knowledge of communication, language and occupation.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 2nd September 2025
Closing date : 16th September 2025
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education & Qualification
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working within Occupational therapy/Physiotherapy teams
Skills & Competencies
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Some anatomical knowledge
- Risk assessment skills
- Advanced IT skills
Personal characteristics
Essential criteria
- 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
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
- Heather Tongue
- Job title
- Senior OT
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01670 394150
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