Therapy Assistant Practitioner Stroke | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust


Company:	UHCW NHS Trust
Salary:	£28,392 - £31,157 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Coventry, CV2 2DX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Jul 2026
Closing date:	12 Aug 2026

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Summary

UHCW NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individuals who is passionate about helping patients maximise their recovery following acute stroke. If you enjoy working within a multidisciplinary team, strive for high standards of patient care and want to contribute to a developing service, we would love to hear from you.

We are recruiting a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our Stroke Therapy Team. Working alongside experienced Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, you will support the assessment and rehabilitation of patients on acute stroke wards, helping them regain function, independence and confidence.

The role offers opportunities to develop clinical skills, contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives, and support the use of national stroke performance data, including SSNAP, to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

• To assess, treat and discharge patients within scope of practice, including mobility, equipment and functional assessments, progression of treatments, and leading on planned group work.

• To independently develop and provide exercise programmes for individual patients, with the guidance of a registered therapist where appropriate.

• To use knowledge and understanding of physical, mental, and behavioural health conditions to recognise deterioration in patients. Respond by promptly escalating concerns to a registered practitioner.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

This post is for a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner at UHCW NHS Trust. The role is within the inpatient therapy teams.

Under the supervision of a Registered Therapist, the post holder will be expected to deliver a high-quality service by planning and prioritise own workload, and contributing to the effective and efficient running of the therapy service. The post holder will work independently within their scope of practice, demonstrating effective time management skills. The post holder will provide clinical support for less experience staff as delegated by the Clinical Specialist / Clinical Team Leader.

See job description for detailed job description and responsibilities.

This advert closes on Sunday 26 Jul 2026

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