Physiotherapy Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Are you passionate about rehabilitation and making a real difference in people’s lives? Would you like to work in an adult community setting that offers variety, development opportunities, and the chance to work alongside a range of professionals in dynamic, innovative, and supportive teams?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Neighbourhood Therapy Teams in Leeds as a Band 4 Physiotherapist Assistant Practitioner, working alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to deliver person‑centred rehabilitation. We welcome applications from individuals with previous experience in health or social care who have excellent communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills, and who are keen to enhance their knowledge and skills in community rehabilitation.
In this role, you will organise and manage your own caseload, working independently within your scope of practice and using your initiative. Our teams support individuals to manage their health conditions, regain independence with daily activities, and facilitate early discharge from hospital or community‑based beds, all with the aim of improving health and wellbeing outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include delivering holistic rehabilitation, which involves provision of equipment, teaching and progressing exercise programmes, and signposting to community resources to encourage social engagement. You will also support progression towards self‑management of activities of daily living, including meal preparation, personal care and medication management.
You will have opportunities to assist with student placements, help develop others, contribute to service improvement projects, and enhance your own skills, including an option to work towards applying for a degree apprenticeship.
The service is provided over core hours of 8am to 6pm across 7 days. Weekend and unsocial hours attract enhanced pay. We support a positive work‑life balance, utilising flexible working to accommodate needs, and posts are available in the North or South of the city depending on preference and service needs.
Access to a car that you can use for work purposes is essential.
For questions about the job role, please contact Devinya Chizengeni at devinya.chizengeni@nhs.net.
About us
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust:
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community‑based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply‑held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated “Good”, with our Adult Services rated “Outstanding” for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk – click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Mandatory Checks
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.
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