Job overview

Therapy Assistant Practitioner (B4) Role

Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatients

Fixed Term- 9 months ending12 May 2027

Job overview

Due to an upcoming period of maternity leave, we have a rare opportunity to join our innovative MSK Outpatient team as a fixed term, part-time (24.75hrs) Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner. 

The MSK team provides an outpatient service at Peterborough City and Stamford Hospitals. The team receives referrals from within the Hospital, providing a high-quality service utilising a fully equipped spacious gym.  

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with

-          Excellent communication and organisation skills

-          A desire to improve and develop

-          Confidence to lead group sessions independently

-          Ability to work both within a team and autonomously

Main duties

Your role will incorporate both clinical and non-clinical work across both sites

-          Treating MSK patients 1:1 and in a group setting

-          Documenting clinical encounters

-          Stock taking, general housekeeping and administrative duties

You will receive weekly supervision and monthly protected CPD time, and get to enjoy working in a fun environment with a fantastic team.

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

Main duties of the job

To undertake assessments and treatments for patients that have been screened by a Therapist and deemed appropriate for Therapy Assistant Practitioner intervention with case management advice available via indirect and direct contact with a registered therapist.

· To carry own caseload of non-complex patients assessing, according to competencies, and devising and implementing treatment programmes within a framework of protocols and/or competency.

· To work collaboratively within Multidisciplinary and Multi-agency teams with the aim of supporting timely discharge.

· To enable patients, their families and carers in the attainment of their rehabilitation goals by providing treatment programmes developed and monitored by Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in supervision.

· To deliver safe, efficient and effective patient focussed care in line with local standards.

· To be actively involved in the in-service training programme, including the mentoring and training of Band 2 and 3 therapy assistants and supporting students as required.

· To participate in the provision of 7-day services as required.

· To adhere to the Trusts values and behaviours.

Working for our organisation

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.