Job overview
BAND 4 THERAPY ASSISTANT PRACTITIONER - Cardio-Respiratory and Surgery (CRS)
Permanent | Part Time (33 hours per week)
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our supportive, forward-looking Therapy Team.
We are seeking individuals to provide delegated treatment and rehabilitation to patients and support them in their discharge from the acute hospital in a timely manner. You will have your own clinical caseload and undertake assessments under the direction of both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. You will gain experience across our Respiratory, Surgical and Cardiac wards and work with a wide multidisciplinary team.
We are an innovative team and always looking at how we can improve what we provide to our patients and improve our services. We are particularly interested in candidates who share our passion for service development and increasing the profile of Therapy Assistant Practitioners to improve patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for positive, proactive candidates who wants to work as part of a dynamic team in a busy clinical environment. You would play a key role in gathering information from patients and their relatives/carers to understand their social, environmental and living circumstances, and the impact of their illness or surgery on daily activities. You will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients, providing therapy and rehabilitation following a range of conditions which may impact patients physically and psychologically. You will plan and implement functional and cognitive interventions to support patients in achieving their goals, providing adaptive equipment and aids and evaluating outcomes of treatments.
You will also support flow throughout the hospital with timely assessments and planning discharges as part of each individual patient’s recovery journey to prevent delay. This will include liaison with and referring onto appropriate agencies as needed. You will also undertake administrative duties to support the functioning of the department.
In return, we would strive to offer suitable candidates a supportive, friendly working environment within a team who are open to new ideas. Opportunities for learning and working with the wider multidisciplinary team will be available and strongly encouraged.
Core working hours are 8.00am-4.00pm but flexibility can be discussed, and you will work as part of our seven-day roster.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In order to apply for this post, applicants will ideally possess a Degree/Foundation Degree or be able to evidence equivalent knowledge and skills in a similar post. For applicants who do not meet this criteria, the minimum qualification requirement would be an NVQ III in Health and Social Care or equivalent, with the ability to complete the Foundation Degree being a condition of employment. In this instance, Annex 21 would be applied and there would be a variation in the salary offered during the training period.
Please see the attached job description for more details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Please watch the following videos for an insight into our amazing Integrated Therapies Department:
Landscape version: https://youtu.be/tklpzav7UrU
Portrait version: https://youtube.com/shorts/U4lwU9T1wKA?feature=share
If this advert interests you, please contact Julie Power via [email protected] to find out more or to arrange a visit.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Good level of general health and physical fitness in order to practice manual handling techniques with patients
- Evidence of motivation for the Therapy Assistant Practitioner role
- Professional demeanour and appearance
- Ability to take on responsibilities and additional duties
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in health and therapy teams/working with people
- Experience of working as a therapy or rehabilitation assistant
- Clear understanding of therapy role/concepts of therapy and the enabling approach
- Understands the health system and acute care
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Foundation Degree or evidenced equivalent knowledge and skills in a similar post. There will be a requirement to complete a Foundation Degree if these cannot be met
- NVQ III in Health and Social Care or equivalent - minimum qualification required for consideration for the position
- Numeracy/literacy skills - Level 2 or Grade C at GCSE
Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Essential
- Problem solving skills/inter-personal skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills/basic IT skills
- Therapeutic and rehabilitation skills
- Able to work independently and use own initiative
- Team worker/confident/able to recognise self-limitations
- Role requires the ability to travel within the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area. Should hold a full current driving licence or be able to make own travelling arrangements to fulfil the duties of the post, including visits to patients’ homes with and without patients, delivery of equipment etc.
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This advert is for Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Cardio-Respiratory and Surgery with James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Great Yarmouth, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: Working within the James Paget University Hospital or in a community setting as required. The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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