Job summary
- Main area
- Therapy Assistant Practitioner
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 33 hours per week
- Job ref
- 176-F-8191963
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Peterborough City Hospital
- Town
- Peterborough
- Salary
- £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Peterborough
Band 4
Job overview
Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner 0.88 (WTE) – Orthopaedics
An opportunity has arisen for a 0.88 (33 hours) Band 4 post within the Orthopaedic Therapy Team. Are you enthusiastic and motivated with a passion for caring? Do you relish a challenge? Are you innovative, dynamic and a good problem solver? This exciting role could be for you.
The Orthopaedic team is a friendly team who provide inpatient therapy services for both elective and trauma patients at both Peterborough City and Hinchingbrooke Hospitals and is a thriving and supportive team. The post will involve working across both HH and PCH sites.
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 triaged 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.
- 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.
For further information, contact Christie Devon, Support Worker Educator on [email protected].
Working for our organisation
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.
Person specification
Education and 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
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
- Be prepared to work across sites as and when required
Desirable criteria
- Current full UK driving licence
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Christie Devon
- Job title
- Support Worker Educator
- Email address
- [email protected]
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