# Assistant Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/assistant-practitioner/5c2e8d50-8b72-4e1b-b2da-b7ddf8f54918 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/assistant-practitioner/5c2e8d50-8b72-4e1b-b2da-b7ddf8f54918.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Stepping Hill Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Assistant practitioner - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 part-time pro rata per Anum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-27T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-13T12:45:51.395Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Wellington_Rd_North_Stockport/Stockport_NHS_Foundation_Trust/B_Assistant_Practitioner/B_Assistant_Practitioner-v8340974 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8340974?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.stockport.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview ### Assistant Practitioner: Permanent (22.5 hours) We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Assistant Practitioner to join our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting people living with chronic respiratory conditions to improve their exercise capacity, confidence, independence and overall quality of life. You will contribute to the assessment, delivery and monitoring of pulmonary rehabilitation programmes across a range of community settings. The role offers an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Practitioner who is passionate about supporting people with long-term conditions and helping them achieve meaningful improvements in their health and wellbeing. ### Main duties of the job We are looking for someone who: - Has experience working in a health or social care environment. - Holds an appropriate Assistant Practitioner qualification or equivalent experience. - Has an understanding of long-term respiratory conditions and the impact they can have on people's physical, psychological and social wellbeing. - Is confident supporting people with exercise and physical activity. - Has good communication and interpersonal skills and can build positive relationships with patients and colleagues. - Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team while also managing delegated tasks independently. - Is able to recognise when a patient's condition or exercise response requires further clinical assessment or escalation. - Demonstrates a compassionate, person-centred approach to care. - Is organised, reliable and able to manage competing priorities. - Is committed to continuing professional development and maintaining clinical competence. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - To work in the community as part of an MDT delivering exercise and education as part of the Pulmonary and Heart Failure Rehabilitation Programme. - To deliver rehabilitative domiciliary programmes and intervention as required, under the guidance of qualified community therapy staff and progress rehabilitation programmes in line with own competencies. - To assess for and provide walking aids in the patient’s own home or clinic setting as required. - To contribute to the efficient running of the Pulmonary and Heart Failure Rehabilitation Service - To contribute to the supervision of junior staff and students. - To follow all Trust standards, policies and procedures, appropriate to the band/position. - To maintain accurate and up to date electronic data and records using the approved system eg EMIS clinical notes and following national and local standards. - To participate in staff appraisal and implement personal development plans. - To work within the limitations of the post and seek help and advice when unsure. Any other duties appropriate to the band/position as directed by senior staff, Team Leader, Operational Lead or Directorate Manager. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of respiratory conditions including COPD and Interstitial Lung Disease - - Knowledge of the evidence-based principles underlying Pulmonary Rehabilitation - - Working knowledge of relevant therapy interventions/exercise appropriate to clinical area - - Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice - - Awareness of cultural diversity issues - - Awareness of dignity and respect issues - - Awareness of barriers to communication **Desirable** - - Working knowledge of health-related policies ### Experience **Essential** - - Experience of working as a therapy assistant or as an Assistant Practitioner in a relevant health/care setting - - Experience of delivering exercise therapy in 1:1 and/or group settings - - Experience of working with patients with a wide range of disabilities and complexities - - Experience of monitoring /interpreting patients’ vital signs and ability to take action as appropriate within scope of practice **Desirable** - - Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting - - Experience in staff induction and student education - - Social care experience ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - - Excellent verbal and written communications skills - - Excellent Organisational skills - - Positive inter-personal skills - - Understanding of professional conduct - - Ability to work without direct supervision - - Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities - - Flexible and adaptable approach - - Good observational skills - - Health, safety and risk awareness - - Good time management skills - - Ability to handle sensitive situations - - Commitment to lifelong learning **Desirable** - - Ability to teach practical skills ### Education & Qualifications **Essential** - Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience in relevant clinical area) - GCSEs (Grade C or above) in Maths and English Language (or New GCSE Grade 4-9) OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent (not entry level 2) - Evidence of Continuing Professional Development **Desirable** - ECDL or equivalent IT qualification ### Work Related Circumstances **Essential** - - Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Service - - Desire to learn and constantly develop knowledge and skills - - Ability to move and handle patients - - Ability to travel to different locations transporting equipment as required ## Documents - [b4 ap (pdf, 416.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10665073) - [candidate pack (pdf, 310.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2576) - [applicant guide (pdf, 224.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1756) - [our behaviours - care (pdf, 218.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1757) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.