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Stroke Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Role summary
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The Stroke Therapy Assistant Practitioner supports physiotherapists and occupational therapists in delivering rehabilitation to stroke patients, helping with mobility, transfers, exercises, personal care and functional activities. The role typically requires relevant healthcare experience, an appropriate therapy or assistant-practitioner qualification, understanding of stroke rehabilitation, and good communication skills. Candidates should be compassionate, organised and able to work safely with patients who may have physical, cognitive or communication difficulties. The successful applicant will maintain accurate records, follow clinical guidance, recognise changes in a patient’s condition, respect confidentiality and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Flexibility, professionalism and a commitment to NHS values are expected.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust provides acute and community healthcare services across Dartford, Gravesham and surrounding areas in Kent. Its services include emergency care, medical and surgical treatment, maternity, children’s services, outpatient care and rehabilitation. The Trust operates Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford and works with local community teams and partner organisations to support patients throughout their care journey. As an NHS employer, it offers structured pay scales, access to the NHS pension scheme, learning and development opportunities, occupational health support and staff wellbeing initiatives. The Trust places importance on patient safety, inclusion, teamwork and delivering compassionate care. Employees work with multidisciplinary colleagues across hospital and community settings, making it a suitable environment for healthcare professionals seeking experience in rehabilitation, stroke care and wider clinical services.