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Assistant Practitioner
The closing date is 30 April 2026
To support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy interventions across the Rehabilitation Ward (Ward 3) and Orthopaedic Elective Ward (Ward 6). The post-holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to promote safe, effective, and timely rehabilitation, contributing to optimised patient outcomes, enhanced patient flow, and reduced length of stay.
The role requires autonomous practice within agreed competencies, alongside supporting registered clinicians in assessment, treatment, and discharge planning.
The Assistant Practitioner Therapy role will be within the Hospital team. The role is offer assessments and treatments to optimize patients mobility and discharge planning from hospital. The role is for a dual trained assistant practitioner working closely with physiotherapists, Occupational therapist and other assistant practitioners to meet the expected targets.
You will work along side qualified members of staff to offer high end therapy assessments and treatments meeting the met of the service user. You will play a vital role in their intervention following Surgery and supporting the rehabilitation ward. Weekend working will be required.
This contract will end at the end of January 2027
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities
* Undertake delegated assessments and interventions for patients requiring rehabilitation following trauma, elective orthopaedic procedures, surgery, or deconditioning.
* Assist with functional and mobility assessments, including transfers, gait re-education, personal ADLs, and use of adaptive equipment.
* Deliver individual or group-based rehabilitation programmes as directed by qualified staff.
* Monitor patient progression, provide feedback to supervising clinicians, and adapt sessions within competency boundaries.
* Support early mobilisation pathways, including Day 0 mobilisation for orthopaedic patients.
* Complete treatment documentation accurately and promptly in line with Trust policies.
Ward 3 - Rehabilitation Focus
* Support patients with neurological, medical, frailty and deconditioning rehabilitation needs.
* Implement strengthening, balance, and endurance programmes.
* Promote independence in ADLs, functional transfers, and equipment use.
* Participate in discharge planning including onward referrals, equipment provision and home assessments where appropriate.
Ward 6 - Orthopaedic Elective Focus
* Support physiotherapy-led enhanced recovery pathways for elective hip, knee, and other orthopaedic procedures.
* Assist with pre- and post-operative functional assessments.
* Carry out mobility training including safe use of mobility aids.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Person Specification
* Level 5 FdSc appropriate subject
* Further qualifications in relevant clinical area
* Significant experience working with people in a multidisciplinary healthcare/Therapeutic environment.
* Experience presenting to groups.
* Evidence of Caseload Management
* Use of System One
* Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area
* Use of Own Car
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.
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
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