North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Therapy Assistant Practitioner

The closing date is 19 August 2025

Job summary

Transform Lives Through Compassionate Care, Join Our Expert Rehabilitation Team!

Are you passionate about helping others regain their independence? We're offering a unique opportunity to join our dedicated outpatient team as a part-time Therapy Assistant Practitioner. This is a rare chance to make a significant impact on the lives of patients post-major limb amputation, helping them navigate their rehabilitation journey.

What's In It For You?

Work within a small, friendly team that values your contribution and offers regular supervision.
Enjoy monthly protected CPD time to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Combine clinical and non-clinical tasks, from 1:1 patient care to vital administrative duties, ensuring no two days are the same.

If you're an enthusiastic, communicative individual ready to be a part of our service development and eager to make a difference in musculoskeletal outpatient care, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career where your efforts will directly contribute to changing lives!

Interviews for this role will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills effectively.

Main duties of the job

As a Therapy Assistant Practitioner, you will manage a caseload of non-complex patients, providing assessments and treatments based on protocols and competencies. You'll work under the guidance of registered therapists and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support timely patient discharge. Your role includes enabling patients and their families to achieve rehabilitation goals through treatment programs developed by Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.

You'll also be involved in mentoring junior therapy assistants, participating in in-service training, and supporting the delivery of safe, efficient, and patient-focused care, including participation in a 7-day service as required.

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Date posted

06 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

176-F-7293517-A

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ III in Diagnostics & Therapeutics or relevant qualification for example BTEC, BSc Sports Science/Therapy
To have evidence of attending relevant musculoskeletal short courses or training
English and Maths GCSE grade 4 or functional skills level 2

Experience

Essential

Experience working in a Therapy support worker role or exercise delivery role
Experience of working with IT systems

Knowledge

Essential

To demonstrate an understanding of the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy role in Health & Social care setting
To have an understanding of managing acute injuries and related conditions

Key Skills/Abilities

Essential

Excellent written communication
Ability to communicate effectively using verbal and nonverbal including effective listening skills
Confident and competent in moving/handling tasks including safe practice in the use of equipment.
Ability to work autonomously carrying own clinical caseload, seeking support from senior when required
Able to undertake specialist treatment programmes/techniques without direct supervision.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ III in Diagnostics & Therapeutics or relevant qualification for example BTEC, BSc Sports Science/Therapy
To have evidence of attending relevant musculoskeletal short courses or training
English and Maths GCSE grade 4 or functional skills level 2

Experience

Essential

Experience working in a Therapy support worker role or exercise delivery role
Experience of working with IT systems

Knowledge

Essential

To demonstrate an understanding of the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy role in Health & Social care setting
To have an understanding of managing acute injuries and related conditions

Key Skills/Abilities

Essential

Excellent written communication
Ability to communicate effectively using verbal and nonverbal including effective listening skills
Confident and competent in moving/handling tasks including safe practice in the use of equipment.
Ability to work autonomously carrying own clinical caseload, seeking support from senior when required
Able to undertake specialist treatment programmes/techniques without direct supervision.

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

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)