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Job Role OverviewTitle -Assistant Practitioner Band -4 (£26,530 - £29,114) Hours -22.5 per week Contract -Permanent Base -Mill Hill Health CentreResponsibilities Locala Community Rehabilitation Service provides comprehensive care for adults in community settings. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Practitioner to join our team. The post is based in the Orthopedic and Frailty Team in south Kirklees. The team provides rehabilitation to patients with orthopedic conditions following elective joint surgery, fractured neck of femur, frailty, and falls. Colleagues need to be flexible regarding service needs, and there is an expectation that you can travel across Kirklees. The service provides high-quality care to patients in their own homes, community rehabilitation facilities, and care homes. This role requires a motivated and dynamic individual to work within this established service. It is essential that you have experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team, treating patients with complex disabilities, orthopedic conditions, and falls, and experience working in a rehabilitation setting. Good communication skills and flexibility are also essential. A formal Assistant Practitioner qualification is desirable, but willingness to work towards this is essential. We would consider a development role for a Band 3 rehabilitation assistant to progress knowledge and skills through completion of a competency framework. Suitable applicants should have experience working with patients with frailty and orthopedic conditions, some community experience, and have completed core rehab assistant competencies. If you can use your initiative, are flexible, and motivated to be part of a developing service, we encourage you to apply. To find out more about Locala, see our ‘Thrive Strategy’here For more information, please refer toJob Description and Person Specification To discuss the role further, please contact- Physiotherapist Specialist Practitioner, Stephanie Drinkwater,stehanie.drinkwater@.uk Closing date – Monday, 4th August 2025, at 23:55 We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date if we receive sufficient applications. About usHere at Locala, we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family. We continue to be part of the NHS family, delivering care with the same ethos. Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds. Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, which you can help us achieve. We celebrate and value the individuality of our colleagues' lived experiences and adapt accordingly, recognizing the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high-quality healthcare. We foster an environment where everyone feels valued, can develop, and has access to flexible working opportunities, supported by our Inclusivity Groups. “Locala is a ‘Disability Confident’ employer. Any disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.” Benefits include: Flexible working- We support colleagues to achieve a good work-life balance and are open to flexible working arrangements. Generous pension- We offer a defined contribution pension scheme with matched contributions + 2% up to a maximum of 8%. Refer a Friend Scheme- If you know someone working at Locala on a substantive contract, you may both receive a reward of £500 after you start your role.#J-18808-Ljbffr