Job Description

Closing Date:

27.10.25

Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date:

commencing x28.10.25



Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 03.11.25



We are delighted to announce that we have secured funding to develop our stroke pathway, ensuring high-quality care and rehabilitation from the acute setting through to the community. This is an exciting opportunity to join Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as part of our Stroke rehabilitation team.



As part of this development, we have opportunities for motivated, driven and dynamic individuals to join our Stroke rehabilitation team as a Therapy Assistant Practitioner.



Roles will be based in either the inpatient setting at Bradford Royal Infirmary covering both acute stroke and stroke/neurology rehabilitation wards, or in community setting working in a mixture of settings including outpatient clinics, gym and patients' homes.



The successful applicant will have experience in health or social care as a therapy assistant, an interest in the area of Stroke rehabilitation and a commitment to personal development.



They will be expected to identify and support patients physical and cognitive limitations, and their functional problems to support the therapy team to deliver routine assessments and rehabilitation. There will be a requirement to develop strong links with the multidisciplinary team working in both the acute and community settings.



To deliver a high standard of health care supporting both Occupational therapists and Physiotherapists, together with the wider MDT, to assess, plan and implement a range of therapeutic interventions to improve the physical, cognitive and functional ability, mood and well-being of patients.



To undertake assessments and treatments for both physiotherapy and occupational therapy independently.



To manage and prioritise own caseload delegated by qualified therapists, evaluating and adapting interventions.



To facilitate safe and timely interventions and discharge.



To contribute to team and service development.



To contribute to training and support to other team members and students.



There may be additional generic duties as directed by the team.



There may be a requirement for the post holder to work flexibly in other areas as required. The post may involve working across 7 days, including weekends and bank holidays.



Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for these posts. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.



Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:



We value people



We are one team



We care



We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.



Please see attached job description and personal specification for full description of role, responsibilities and requirements.