Sirona care & health CIC

Assistant Practitioner

The closing date is 20 November 2026

Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join the Burren Intermediate Care Beds Service on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a developing service and contribute to shaping and delivering high-quality rehabilitation and recovery support. The service provides rehabilitation, recovery and discharge planning support for adults who no longer require acute hospital care but need further assessment, rehabilitation, reablement and multidisciplinary support before returning home or moving to a more appropriate care setting.

Working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team, you will deliver delegated rehabilitation and therapy interventions, supporting individuals to achieve their goals, maximise independence and progress towards a safe and timely discharge. The role supports the BNSSG Discharge to Assess pathway and Home First approach, with a strong focus on person-centred rehabilitation and recovery.

Main duties of the job
As an Assistant Practitioner, you will:

• Deliver delegated rehabilitation, therapy and care interventions within agreed competencies and scope of practice.
• Undertake delegated assessments and treatment activities under the direction of registered practitioners.
• Support rehabilitation programmes focused on mobility, transfers, functional activities, exercise and independence with daily activities.
• Monitor patient progress and escalate changes in condition, concerns or risks appropriately.
• Support individuals, carers and families to understand rehabilitation goals and treatment plans.
• Contribute to rehabilitation, recovery and discharge planning as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Work collaboratively with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses and other health and care professionals.
• Maintain accurate patient records and work in accordance with relevant clinical governance and organisational requirements.
• Participate in supervision, training, competency development and service improvement activities.

About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 083-8404315-SL
Job locations: The Burren, Wills Way, Bristol, BS13 7TJ, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Relevant Foundation Degree, Diploma in Clinical Health and Social Care, Level 3 Diploma or equivalent qualification

Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Experience working as part of an therapy team
• Experience working with patients with physical, cognitive and social care needs.
• Ability to contribute to the holistic assessment of individuals and support person-centred rehabilitation.
• Effective communication skills and can communicate appropriately with patients, colleagues and other stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience working in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.

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: Sirona care & health CIC
Address: The Burren, Wills Way, Bristol, BS13 7TJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Access and Flow Lead, Clare Laney, clare.laney@nhs.net, 07584114326

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