# Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Rheumatology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/therapy-assistant-practitioner-rheumatology/cefee31a-df6f-4f62-9c1d-80ec25266853 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/therapy-assistant-practitioner-rheumatology/cefee31a-df6f-4f62-9c1d-80ec25266853.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Preston - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-03T07:52:09.537Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8129147 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8129147?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lscft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Community and Wellbeing network are able to offer an exciting opportunity for a band 4 Assistant Practioner to work within the Central Lancashire Moving Well service. The post is primarily based at the Minerva Health Centre The main purpose of this post is to support the Occupational Therapy outpatient service within the highly specialised Rheumatology team. You will work alongside our wider MDT including consultants, specialist nurses, AHPs HCAs and admin staff. This a new post within the team and an exciting opportunity for the postholder to be involved in developing the role with the support of the Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapy team. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will work as an integral member of the Moving Well Rheumatology Service, supporting qualified Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in delivering high quality services across the Preston and South Ribble area. You will be responsible for undertaking delegated clinical tasks and providing effective, specialised care, to ensure the efficient and safe operation of the service. You will also need an enthusiasm for working with patients with complex long-term conditions. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. ## Job Details The Community and Wellbeing network are able to offer an exciting opportunity for a band 4 Assistant Practioner to work within the Central Lancashire Moving Well service. The post is primarily based at the Minerva Health Centre The main purpose of this post is to support the Occupational Therapy outpatient service within the highly specialised Rheumatology team. You will work alongside our wider MDT including consultants, specialist nurses, AHPs HCAs and admin staff. This a new post within the team and an exciting opportunity for the postholder to be involved in developing the role with the support of the Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapy team. ## Job Description The post holder will work as an integral member of the Moving Well Rheumatology Service, supporting qualified Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in delivering high quality services across the Preston and South Ribble area. You will be responsible for undertaking delegated clinical tasks and providing effective, specialised care, to ensure the efficient and safe operation of the service. You will also need an enthusiasm for working with patients with complex long-term conditions. ## Responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of the role of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists - Knowledge of accountability, relevant SOP’s, policies and importance of patient documentation - Health, safety, risk and infection control awareness. Safeguarding and MCA understanding - Knowledge of a variety client conditions related to Rheumatology ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in a clinical environment or with patients/carers - Experience carrying out pre-planned therapeutic interventions - Experience of working independently / lone working ### Qualifications **Essential** - Healthcare qualification level 3 such as BTEC, CACHE, relevant health care experience - GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English ## Documents - [jd ps (docx, 385.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10426275) - [we do more at lscft (pdf, 654.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2256) ## 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.