Job requirements
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Understanding of the role of the Assistant Practitioner within rehabilitation and its limitations
- Knowledge
Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable
- Knowledge
Able to recognise when guidance and support is required
- Experience
Recent and relevant experience within an appropriate NHS setting or rehabilitation or re-ablement setting including community
- Experience
Experience of working within a multi-professional team
- Qualifications
Relevant foundation degree or NVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Care or equivalent with additional relevant experience.
- Qualifications
Knowledge of specific patient conditions, forms of therapy acquired through training and experience.
- Qualifications
Previous significant experience as a therapy assistant or equivalent in a healthcare setting.
- Qualifications
Experience of working in the NHS
- Physical/Practical
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
- Planning and Organising
Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own, workload delegate and meet required timescales
- Planning and Organising
Responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
12 Months Secondment - 22.5 Hours
We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Practitioner to join our Community Therapy Team within Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. This team provides therapy and rehabilitation for adults with a very wide range of conditions in a predominantly community setting.
To be successful in this role you will be an experienced and competent individual with knowledge and enhanced skills of working in community rehabilitation within a healthcare setting, alongside MDT patient focused care and be able to demonstrate good communication skills.
You will join a team of existing Assistant Practitioners and Therapy Support Workers in our well-established service. You will support the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in providing rehabilitation in the patients own home. The team provides a 7 day service.
We have a strong commitment to supervision, PDR and staff training/ development.
The successful applicant will have a full driving license with access to a vehicle for business use and a valid work permit to be eligible to work within the UK.
The post is subject to Occupational Health Screening and Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure checking.
Main duties of the job
The role will specifically provide the following:
Independently plan and provide programmes of therapeutic activity for patients, within protocols/procedures/guidelines; modifying within agreed parameters Implement and evaluate basic therapy interventions for patients relating to their treatment in line with specific condition pathways To assist the therapists with a range of duties and provide enhanced skills of direct care and support for patients To input accurate patient data onto the IT system To organise and plan own caseload and others to meet service and patient priorities. Readjusting plans as situations change/ arise in consultation with qualified staff where appropriate Leadership with delegation, support and supervision of therapy staff where required e.g. induction of new staff.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
Please note that the Trust does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Details
- Date posted: 24 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 4
- Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year
- Contract: Secondment
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9165-26-09-036
- Job locations: Woodside Building, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2TY, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
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This advert is for Assistant Practitioner with The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust in Rotherham, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Assistant practitioner role. The advertised salary is £28392.00 to £31157.00. The contract type is Secondment. The application deadline is 04 Oct 2026.
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