# Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Ayrshire and Arran. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/physiotherapy-assistant-practitioner-internal-candidates-only/40918418-8b8c-4cc7-8567-d9500c329bc2 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/physiotherapy-assistant-practitioner-internal-candidates-only/40918418-8b8c-4cc7-8567-d9500c329bc2.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Ayrshire and Arran - **Town:** Crosshouse - **Region:** West of Scotland - **Country:** Scotland - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £31,537 - £34,303 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - **Closing date:** 2026-06-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-28T08:41:47.941Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=258587 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=258587 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhsaaa.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 248186 - Salary: Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303) - Job closing date: 11/06/2026 - Job Type: Allied Health Professions - Location: University Hospital Crosshouse - Employment type: Permanent - Hours Per Week: 32.4 - Job posted date: 28/05/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Department: Physiotherapy NHS Scotland: NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. Please note: this post is only open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire & Arran. Who we are: NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net) Position: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis. Hours: 32.4 hours per week. From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings. UK Driving Licence: A UK driving licence is essential for this role. What you will do: You will support the delivery of the Physiotherapy Service to patients in the Trauma Orthopaedic specialty at University Hospital Crosshouse, by providing assessment and rehabilitation. You will work within your scope of practice as a healthcare support worker and be supported by the registered physiotherapists in the team. You will encourage and motivate your patients and help empower them to regain mobility, and confidence and achieve their goals. You will collaborate with other healthcare professionals to make a meaningful impact on patient recovery and facilitate their discharge from hospital. Experience of team working, communication and experience working in a healthcare environment would be beneficial. For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description. Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post: You will be educated to a Standard Grade level or equivalent with a health & social care related SVQ III or recognised fitness industry qualification. You will have relevant experience of assisting individuals to regain physical function in a healthcare of fitness setting; working with older adults and working as part of a team. You will have knowledge of human anatomy relevant to orthopaedics conditions and an awareness of health and safety. You will have strong communication skills with an ability to motivate and encourage individuals, and well developed workload and time management skills, with an ability to work under your own initiative. You will have a positive approach to self-development. For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Georgie.Garrick@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or Tracey.Murray@aapct.scot.nhs.uk Alternatively, please telephone 01563 827197 RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. Please visit here for further information. We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES - You should apply for this post by completing the application process on NHS Jobs Scotland. - DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. - Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted. - For help to complete an application on NHS Jobs Scotland, please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ - To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ - Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. - Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and your NHS Jobs Scotland account for updates. - Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home - for advice and support with any system issues. - We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain. - Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. - Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your NHS Jobs Scotland account profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran. - Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence. ## Job Details NHS Scotland: NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. Please note: this post is only open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire & Arran. Who we are: NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net) Position: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis. Hours: 32.4 hours per week. From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings. UK Driving Licence: A UK driving licence is essential for this role. What you will do: You will support the delivery of the Physiotherapy Service to patients in the Trauma Orthopaedic specialty at University Hospital Crosshouse, by providing assessment and rehabilitation. You will work within your scope of practice as a healthcare support worker and be supported by the registered physiotherapists in the team. You will encourage and motivate your patients and help empower them to regain mobility, and confidence and achieve their goals. You will collaborate with other healthcare professionals to make a meaningful impact on patient recovery and facilitate their discharge from hospital. Experience of team working, communication and experience working in a healthcare environment would be beneficial. For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description. Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post: You will be educated to a Standard Grade level or equivalent with a health & social care related SVQ III or recognised fitness industry qualification. You will have relevant experience of assisting individuals to regain physical function in a healthcare of fitness setting; working with older adults and working as part of a team. You will have knowledge of human anatomy relevant to orthopaedics conditions and an awareness of health and safety. You will have strong communication skills with an ability to motivate and encourage individuals, and well developed workload and time management skills, with an ability to work under your own initiative. You will have a positive approach to self-development. For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Georgie.Garrick@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or Tracey.Murray@aapct.scot.nhs.uk Alternatively, please telephone 01563 827197 RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. Please visit here for further information. We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES ## Documents - [248186 - Job Description (DOCX, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1139185&JobId=258587) - [248186 - Person Specification (DOC, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1139186&JobId=258587) - [Candidate Information Pack 2025 (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1139187&JobId=258587) ## 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.