Assistant Practitioner – Neurological Care
Full-time, permanent position
37.5h/week £14.30 - £15.30 DOE
Hertfordshire
Are you an empathetic and skilled Assistant Practitioner with a passion for helping individuals regain their independence and confidence?
Do you thrive in a multidisciplinary environment where teamwork, respect, and person-centred care are at the heart of everything you do?
Are you seeking a rewarding role where every day brings the opportunity to make a real and lasting difference in people’s lives?
Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Practitioner to join a specialist neurological care service in Hitchin, supporting adults with a range of neurological conditions and brain injuries.
Working within a compassionate and multidisciplinary team, you’ll play an essential role in delivering personalised, high-quality care that focuses on recovery, wellbeing, and empowerment.
Responsibilities
- Support the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care under the guidance of registered professionals.
- Deliver person-centred support that promotes dignity, choice, and independence for each service user.
- Collaborate closely with nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and consistency of care.
- Maintain high standards of clinical practice within your scope of competency, in line with national guidelines and service policies.
- Contribute to a positive, safe, and empowering environment by promoting best practice and supporting colleagues.
- Accurately record and communicate changes in service users’ conditions and progress.
- Uphold confidentiality, health, and safety standards while fostering a culture of respect, empathy, and professionalism.
Candidate Requirements
- Essential qualification: Level 5 Foundation Degree in Assistant Practitioner (Healthcare) or equivalent.
- Previous experience working within a healthcare or clinical environment.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding, and professional standards.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with service users and colleagues.
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Compassionate, resilient, and able to respond appropriately to individuals in distress.
- Willingness to engage in continuous professional development.
- A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for this role.
Salary Package & Benefits
- Hourly rate: £14.30 – £15.30 per hour (dependent on experience)
- Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Company pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan (from June)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
- Eye care vouchers and long service awards
- Free on-site parking
Contact Details:
For more information or to apply, please contact Aleksandra Siedlecka at Compass Associates: [email protected]
Recommendations:
Compass Associates is acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for any successful referral we place into this or another permanent role.
