Therapy Practitioner in Stroke

Job Summary

Therapy Practitioner in Stroke Rehabilitation

BAND 4,37.5 HRS/WEEK MON-FRI 8.15- 4.30

There is an opportunity to work as a Therapy Practitioner in Stroke within the Integrated Neuro Therapy Team in Croydon.

The successful candidate will be working on the Stroke unit, Purley 3, with adults who have had a Stroke. You will provide skilled support to the Occupational therapists,Speech and Language Therapists and Physiotherapists, enabling patients to achieve their maximum independence.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate previous experience as a band 3 rehabilitation assistant, delivering occupational therapy and Physiotherapy interventions, to patients who have had a Stroke and experience of working with patients who have communication difficulties.

Interview Date TBC

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

Main duties of the job

• To carry own caseload of patients, as delegated by the Therapists.
• To progress and adapt designated therapy programmes in line with own scope of practice and competency (which will have been agreed at appraisal) and feedback to the responsible Therapist, taking into account changes in the patients' health and social needs.

Facilitating personal activities of daily living i.e. washing, dressing, grooming , toileting

Facilitating domestic activities of daily living i.e. meal and drink preparation

Mobility and transfer practice

Assisting the patient with an exercise programme to improve their functional abilities

About Us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust wasformed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide servicesfora population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone isworkinghard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challengeyourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're lookingfor.

Details

Date posted

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£32,199 to £34,876 a year pa pro rata incl. HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

199-7646036-FM-NP-A

Job locations

Purley 3 Croydon University Hospital

London Rd

Croydon

CR7 7YE

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**************
  
  

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**************
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

Experience

• Recent experience delivering therapy interventions as a band 3 rehab assistant to people who have had a stroke, for more than 12 months
  
  

Desirable

• Experience working as a rehab assistant on a stroke unit
  
  

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Essential

• Knowledge of stroke pathology and the effects of a stroke
• Knowledge of the roles of the Multidisciplinary team in stroke Rehabilitation
• Demonstrates an understanding of the role of Therapy practitioner in Stroke
  
  

Essential

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Demonstrates genuine interest and commitment to working with people who have had a stroke
• Adaptable and flexible to changing priorities and needs of the patients and the service
• Effective communication and listening skills
• Identifies what attracts them to this specific job
  
  

Desirable

• Full UK drivers license with vehicle for work
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Demonstrates genuine interest and commitment to working with people who have had a stroke
• Adaptable and flexible to changing priorities and needs of the patients and the service

Effective communication and listening skills

Identifies what attracts them to this specific job

Desirable

• Full UK drivers license with vehicle for work
  
  

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Purley 3 Croydon University Hospital

London Rd

Croydon

CR7 7YE

Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Purley 3 Croydon University Hospital

London Rd

Croydon

CR7 7YE

Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

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