Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 4 Stroke Rehabilitation Therapy Associate Practitioner (TAP) to support our well-established Early supported discharge (ESD) service. With the publication of the new Integrated community stroke service (ICSS) model we are looking to deliver transformation and strategic changes in community stroke rehabilitation and life after stroke services that can influence the wider pathway and outcomes in mid & south Essex. Successful candidates will have previous experience working in stroke in any of the following areas: Psychology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language, or Health Care Assistant. They will also be passionate and motivated about enhancing the life of stroke survivors.

Full training and competency programme will be provided by a Psychologist, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech & Language Therapist and Nurses.  and you will be supported by registered staff in the team to enhance your knowledge in this field and your ability to support stroke survivors.

On completion of competency programme, successful candidates will be able to manage their own non-complex caseload.

This is initially a 12 month project, which we are in the process of bidding for permanent funding for. This is not guaranteed and so the post is fixed-term at present

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an individual who has:

• Relevant experience in a health and social care setting and base level of Psychology/Occupational therapy/Physiotherapy knowledge
• Knowledge of patient/client conditions relevant to stroke community rehabilitation
• Ability to work under own direction
• Able to travel to meet the need of the role

Working for our organisation

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.

We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people’s homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.

A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:

Vision: Transforming Lives

Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion

Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks.

We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.

Eligible for NHS Pension