Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting and varied job providing rehabilitation to patients in the community following Stroke? As a Generic Associate practitioner, training will be offered to develop your abilities within Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech therapy and Nursing provision within Stroke An opportunity has become available for a motivated individual to join the Hull and East Riding Stroke Service as a Generic Associate Practitioner. This service provides specialist assessment and rehabilitation to Stroke Survivors living in the Hull and East Riding area. We offer rehabilitation in a bedded rehab unit and in the community in the patient's own home.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for delivering individual rehabilitation programmes using a goal setting approach. You will have previous relevant experience of working within a rehabilitation setting. Currently there is a need for Associate Practitioner support within the East Riding locality. The Hull and East Riding Community Stroke Service has a strong focus on clinical governance and provides a supportive framework for further learning including Stroke based competencies.
This post is key to the performance of the team, and your drive and enthusiasm will help support the success of the service. You will need effective interpersonal skills and be flexible in your approach.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Anna Marritt, Operations Manager on 01482 303669 or email anna.marritt@nhs.net
Shortlisting: 20th June 2025: Interviews: 1st July 2025
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ level 4 or Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or demonstrable working experience in the field of rehabilitation.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of healthy living practices
- Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act
- Knowledge of preparing rehabilitation programmes for improving independence and fitness.
- Knowledge of risks associated with performing exercise and when to escalate clinical concerns to the most appropriate clinician.
- Clear understanding of the rehabilitative process and role to play within this.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding Adults and Young People
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a clinical care setting
- Experience of engaging people in healthy living practices.
- Experience of working with groups of people.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Desirable
- Evidence of working within rehabilitation clinical services
- Previous experience working with people with physical needs and adults with complex needs
- Experience of working with people with chronic/progressive disease
- Experience of liaising and working with multidisciplinary teams or care teams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ level 4 or Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or demonstrable working experience in the field of rehabilitation.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of healthy living practices
- Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act
- Knowledge of preparing rehabilitation programmes for improving independence and fitness.
- Knowledge of risks associated with performing exercise and when to escalate clinical concerns to the most appropriate clinician.
- Clear understanding of the rehabilitative process and role to play within this.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding Adults and Young People
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a clinical care setting
- Experience of engaging people in healthy living practices.
- Experience of working with groups of people.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Desirable
- Evidence of working within rehabilitation clinical services
- Previous experience working with people with physical needs and adults with complex needs
- Experience of working with people with chronic/progressive disease
- Experience of liaising and working with multidisciplinary teams or care teams
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).