Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Level 3 apprenticeship in health and social care (NVQ III)
• GCSE English and Maths - grade 9-4 or Functional skills English and Maths - level 2
• Evidence of having attended clinical training and how this has been put into practice

Desirable criteria

• Relevant degree, e.g. level 5 foundation degree (healthcare related) sports therapy, sports science, rehabilitation science, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology
• A level in human biology

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience of working as a band 3 in a Therapy support worker role or student therapist role
• Comfortable using clinical and administrative IT systems as part of daily workflow

Desirable criteria

• Experience of facilitating group-based activities and delivering education sessions to patients in a healthcare or community setting

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• To have an in-depth knowledge of the roles of Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist within rehabilitation and the ability to support their interventions to promote patient independence, recovery and safe discharge planning
• To have an in-depth knowledge of rehabilitation
• To have an in-depth knowledge of the cardiovascular system
• To have an in-depth knowledge of the respiratory system
• To have an in-depth knowledge of the musculoskeletal system

Key Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, accurate and timely patient documentation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to use verbal and non-verbal communication effectively, demonstrate active listening, and adapt communication styles to meet individual needs
• Ability to work autonomously, managing own workload and prioritising effectively.
• Sound knowledge of therapy-related equipment and the ability to assess, select and instruct others in its appropriate use

Aptitudes

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates personal responsibility and accountability for own practice, with the confidence to work independently and the judgement to seek support or escalate concerns when appropriate
• Ability to support and promote the learning and development of patients, carers, colleagues and learners through teaching, coaching and role modelling
• Actively contribute to the team effort including service development

Other

Essential criteria

• Willingness and ability to participate in 7-day services
• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
• Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours
• Be prepared to work across sites as and when required
• Professional appearance and behaviour
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check against vulnerable groups barred lists

Desirable criteria

• Current full UK driving licence

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

Our Values - At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: