Job summary
Salary: AFC Band 5 Annex 21
These payments are subject to change with the new 2024-25 pay scales
Year 1- 65% of the top of band 5 - £22,477.65
Year 2- 70% of the top of band 5 - £24,206.70
Year 3- 75% of the top of band 5 - £25,935.75
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who wants to become a Physiotherapist. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic about the profession and will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of a physiotherapist through experience. For those people who are interested in helping individuals overcome difficulties affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, education and advice - working across varied specialties with people of all ages, then this is a fantastic opportunity.
The apprenticeship is a 3 year degree level program for a Physiotherapy (Degree Apprenticeship) BSc (Hons) during which you will learn all the skills needed to become a registered Physiotherapist.
We will provide a work placed mentor to provide guidance, support and knowledge in the Physiotherapy profession.
A clean British driving licence is essential as is access to a car with business class insurance.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of the therapy team learning alongside them in the workplace. The academic and placement component is supported by The University of Huddersfield. The successful applicant would be offered the post subject to being accepted onto the University of Huddersfield Physiotherapy Apprentice degree program. Support to complete this application will be provided.
The Trust has a reputation for being at the forefront of NHS modernisation. It considers the welfare and development of its staff to be of paramount importance. We, as a service, offer supported training opportunities, both internal and external (to Masters level), supervision/mentorship and an established development framework which supports CPD.
The services in some areas provide 7 day cover and the successful applicant must therefore be prepared to work weekends and extended days.
About us
Applications will only be considered from people with recent experience working as a Therapy Assistant within an NHS Physiotherapy Service.
We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, final salary pension scheme including life assurance cover and advice on childcare.
Upon qualifying and being registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) you will be given the opportunity to apply for a band 5 Physiotherapy rotational post. Rotational posts offer the opportunity to work in acute, community, intermediate care, respiratory and children's services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
For further information:
Physiotherapy (Degree Apprenticeship) BSc(Hons) (hud.ac.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
For further information:
Physiotherapy (Degree Apprenticeship) BSc(Hons) (hud.ac.uk)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience working as a Therapy Assistant within an NHS Physiotherapy Service.
- Experience in following Physiotherapy treatment plans and has completed goal setting.
Skills
Essential
- Basic level computer skills particularly the ability to use Excel and Word, access patient administration systems
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the use of e-mails
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Evidence of CPD
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Have an understanding of the Physiotherapy profession
Qualifications
Essential
- Three GCSE passes at grade C / grade 4 or above including Maths and English
- BBB at A Level, preferably in a health related subject Or; Merit at T Level in Health or Healthcare Science, Or; DDM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or Applied Science Or, NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma/Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care at Grade B Or, Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience working as a Therapy Assistant within an NHS Physiotherapy Service.
- Experience in following Physiotherapy treatment plans and has completed goal setting.
Skills
Essential
- Basic level computer skills particularly the ability to use Excel and Word, access patient administration systems
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the use of e-mails
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Evidence of CPD
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Have an understanding of the Physiotherapy profession
Qualifications
Essential
- Three GCSE passes at grade C / grade 4 or above including Maths and English
- BBB at A Level, preferably in a health related subject Or; Merit at T Level in Health or Healthcare Science, Or; DDM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or Applied Science Or, NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma/Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care at Grade B Or, Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
