Band 4 Therapy Assistant

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner in [Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust] to join the Therapies Department at [Princess Alexandra Hospital]. You will be responsible for supporting the Physiotherapy team in delivering high-quality care to elderly inpatients, working under the supervision of a qualified Physiotherapist. Using your Foundation Degree knowledge and/or equivalent experience, you will assist with the assessment, implementation, and delivery of physiotherapy programmes for patients referred to the service. You will play a key role in supporting rehabilitation, promoting patient independence, and contributing to the effective delivery of compassionate, person-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

As a Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner, you will be responsible for managing your own caseload of elderly care patients, providing skilled interventions in accordance with agreed clinical guidelines and escalating concerns where appropriate. You will monitor patient progress, make clinical judgements within agreed parameters, and modify treatment programmes to meet individual needs. You will contribute to effective patient management through liaison with the multidisciplinary team, maintaining accurate documentation, preparing reports, and participating in case conferences. You will also support the learning and development of junior colleagues and physiotherapy students by providing day-to-day supervision and guidance within the clinical environment.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities of this job role

• To plan and prioritise your workload effectively, ensuring daily activities are organised efficiently to meet service demands while maintaining a flexible approach to changing clinical priorities within the acute hospital environment.
• To work independently within your level of competence, demonstrating initiative in the acute hospital setting while recognising when guidance or additional support is required to maintain safe and effective practice.
• To work collaboratively with Physiotherapists and the wider team in delivering ward-based and departmental activities, contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of the Physiotherapy service.
• To apply approved rehabilitation techniques and use therapeutic equipment safely and appropriately, ensuring all interventions are carried out in accordance with clinical guidance to promote patient safety at all times.
• To provide support with departmental administrative duties as required, contributing to the effective organisation and day-to-day running of the Physiotherapy service.
• To maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised clinical environment, ensuring equipment and treatment areas are fit for purpose and support the efficient delivery of high-quality physiotherapy services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To be successful in applying for this role you will need:
• Assistant Practitioner qualification (Level 4/CertHE/Foundation Degree or equivalent), with Level 2 Maths and English and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience working as a Therapy Assistant in an acute hospital setting with a sound understanding of physiotherapy, elderly care, and discharge pathways.
• Knowledge of acute and chronic conditions affecting older people, with the ability to assess routine patients and apply clinical reasoning.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills, with the ability to work independently, prioritise workload, and contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to continuous professional development, mandatory training, and achieving additional clinical competencies, with a positive and proactive approach to learning.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital Nhs Trust

Hamstel Road

HARLOW

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom