Role Overview
Working as a key member of the team providing direct clinical care to patients you will be required to undertake a competency framework as part of your training and induction, and be willing to work towards relevant qualifications that are appropriate to the role.
About the Position
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join the Physiotherapy Health Care of Older People (HCOP) team on a full‑time permanent contract – 37.5 hours per week. The core hours are Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm, with a rota system to cover weekends and bank holidays. There is an expectation to work across campus as we have HCOP beds on both city and QMC campuses.
Responsibilities
* Manage your own caseload and use clinical decision‑making tools to screen referrals, plan assessments and treatments to support discharge under the supervision of a senior therapist.
* Work across OT and physiotherapy within the HCOP team as a generic therapist, promoting wellbeing, safety and independence in daily living activities.
* Provide advice and treatment to patients and/or their carers.
* Assess and provide equipment to promote independence, and refer to appropriate services following discharge.
* Coordinate closely with the MDT to discuss caseload management.
* Perform non‑clinical duties including general admin and housekeeping.
* Supervise Band 2 assistants and Band 3 therapy support workers, developing leadership and management skills.
Qualifications and Experience
* NVQ/QCF Level 3 in healthcare or equivalent GCSE grades A‑C in Maths and English.
* Experience working in therapies within a care setting at a Band 3 level or equivalent.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexibly and be self‑motivated.
* Enthusiastic and conscientious team player with initiative.
Equality and Diversity
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Additional Information
In addition to the summary above you need to familiarize yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert. The post holder will work closely with the MDT to develop and execute rehabilitation programmes and facilitate discharges with the support of senior staff.
Application Deadline
This advert closes on Monday 2 Mar 2026.
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