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Assistant Practitioner - Physiotherapy
The closing date is 30 April 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Musculoskeletal Assistant Practitioner/Health Coach to join our dynamic physiotherapy team. We welcome applications from both experienced Assistant Practitioners/Health Coaches and individuals who are new to this area but eager to learn, as full training and regular supervision will be provided. This role offers an excellent foundation for anyone wishing to develop their skills within a supportive and progressive musculoskeletal service.
In this position, you will contribute to the assessment and rehabilitation of patients with a range of musculoskeletal conditions, including osteoarthritis and postoperative recovery following procedures such as total knee replacement. Working closely with qualified physiotherapists, you will help deliver tailored exercise programmes and support the smooth running of our gym‑based exercise groups. This will involve assisting patients during sessions, managing the administrative processes associated with the classes, contacting patients to arrange appointments, and gathering feedback at the end of their treatment.
We offer flexible working hours, with positions available between 22.5 and 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role will be primarily based at Malvern Community Hospital, with travel to other sites as required to support service needs.
Please note the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role.
Main duties of the job
* Assessing and treating appropriate patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
* Continuing patient treatment plans handed over by qualified physiotherapists.
* Supporting and delivering gym‑based exercise classes.
* Assisting with classes held within physiotherapy clinics.
* Guiding patients safely and effectively through their exercise programmes.
* Completing administrative tasks associated with classes and patient pathways.
* Contacting patients to arrange appointments and collecting feedback at the end of treatment.
* Managing stock levels and supporting supply‑chain processes to ensure equipment and resources are available when needed.
About us
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust runs community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provides mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our team of over 4,500 staff provides services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
What we offer
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
* Wide range of supportive staff networks
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role, please refer to the job description and person specifications attached.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
* Committed to personal and team development.
* Confident and enthusiastic.
* Reliable and flexible.
* Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
* You understand that we will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role.
Qualifications
* Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (or alternative equivalent award e.g. Higher National Diploma (HND) or BTEC (level 4)).
* GCSE Maths and English (Grade A‑C) or equivalent.
* I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Knowledge
* Good knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areas.
Experience
* Significant experience working within a relevant clinical service as a senior HCA / HCSW.
Skills and Abilities
* Good interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others
* Ability to maintain contemporaneous, accurate and up to date records
* Ability to follow instructions
* Responds well to feedback
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.
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Malvern Community Hospital, Physiotherapy Department
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