Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Practitioner with our Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Stroke team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with good communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and on your own initiative.

The post holder will need to be able to demonstrate relevant experience of working in the field of rehabilitation within the NHS and/or Social or Community Care settings. Previous experience as a Therapy Assistant is highly desirable for this role.

Main duties of the job

Support physiotherapists, speech and language and occupational therapists working within the stroke team across Swansea Bay, in the assessment and rehabilitation of patients. The work will be based mainly within the Stroke Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Team and involve community based therapeutic interventions and visits to aid prompt discharge, and assessing patient progress in their home.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.