Job Description

Assistant Practitioner

Location:

Hitchin

Salary:

14.30 - 15.32 per hour (dependent on experience)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an

Assistant Practitioner

to join a dedicated team providing specialist neurological care and rehabilitation for adults with a range of conditions. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred care and supporting the multidisciplinary team in assessing, planning, and evaluating effective treatment programmes that promote independence, recovery, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Support the assessment, planning, and delivery of individualised care under the direction of a registered professional. Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide consistent, high-quality care. Maintain high clinical standards by working within your scope of practice and following all national guidelines and policies. Communicate effectively with team members, providing timely updates on changes in service users' conditions. Promote choice, dignity, and person-centred care, ensuring that service users and their families are actively involved in decisions. Support a culture of openness and safety by challenging inappropriate practices and using internal reporting procedures when necessary. Contribute to the safe and efficient running of the service, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Participate in audits, training, and quality improvement initiatives to support ongoing development and service excellence.

About You

Level 5 Foundation Degree in Assistant Practitioner (Healthcare). Experience working in healthcare, ideally within a specialist setting such as neurological or palliative care. Strong knowledge of healthcare legislation and its application in clinical settings. Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with service users, families, and colleagues. Compassionate, adaptable, and able to respond calmly to people in distress. Commitment to professional growth and maintaining best practice standards.

Rewards & Benefits

Competitive hourly rate: 14.30 - 15.32 (DOE). 33 days annual leave. Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Excellent training and career development opportunities. Company pension scheme. Eye care voucher scheme. Long service and staff recognition awards. Free on-site parking.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.50-15.32 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Flexitime On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Work Location: In person