Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Stroke Therapy | University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Therapy Assistant to work within the Stroke Therapy Team at University Hospitals Dorset.

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual to join our Stroke Therapy team. You will work closely with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech and Language Therapists to support the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of people following stroke.

• Work alongside therapists in assessing and rehabilitating stroke patients.
• Coordinate and organise therapy groups.
• Support qualified therapists in discharge processes such as access visits.
• Carry out administrative responsibilities to support the qualified therapists.

• Previous experience of working with stroke patients in an acute hospital or community setting is essential.
• Foundation Degree in health or an equivalent assistant practitioner qualification.
• Car driver with a full driving licence and access to own car (required for home assessments).
• Ability to participate in 7‑day working and weekend rotas.
• Competency level expected – training and support will be provided.

Base

Location:

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: 19th February 2026

UHD is investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. Some services may move sites this year or next, either temporarily or permanently; recruiting managers will answer any service‑specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

This post requires a foundation degree in health care, or equivalent.

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