Job requirements
Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Evidence of MDT working
- Knowledge
Good understanding of the structure, policies, priorities and format of the NHS
- Knowledge
Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills.
- Knowledge
Fluent in written and verbal English
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Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication.
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Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
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Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems.
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Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient /service user interactions and observations and metrics.
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Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision.
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Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person-centred care and related procedures.
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Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation.
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Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work.
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Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality
- Experience
Experience of working in health or social care.
- Experience
Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings. Evidence of MDT working
- Experience
Good understanding of the structure, policies, priorities and format of the NHS
- Experience
Experience working within the NHS
- Experience
Previous experience of working as AHP Band 3 in the NHS
- Qualifications
3 A-levels • OR Health and Science T-level • OR equivalent level 3 qualification(s) and Functional Skills (level 2) • OR • As a level 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway) • AND/OR • Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties • AND/OR • Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3; • - Theoretical knowledge • - Experience of a range of care and related procedures • - clinical observations • - knowledge of relevant legislation • AND/OR • Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Care Certificate
Job overview
Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Surgical Wards
- hours per week
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join the Surgical Physiotherapy Team. The team provides physiotherapy to the surgical wards at James Cook University Hospital and also provide physiotherapy to the post operative assessment unit and head and neck surgery wards.
This post would suit an experienced band 2 or 3 assistant looking to progress to band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner.
The surgical team consists of Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners and Therapy Assistants.
Main duties of the job
To undertake highly skilled work, support the physiotherapists in providing an effective and efficient physiotherapy service within the framework of clinical governance.
To work under supervision and independently in order to facilitate effective treatment of patients within the service.
To carry out basic assessments of non-complex patients as delegated by the physiotherapists.
To accept patients delegated by a therapist and be responsible for the delivery of patient care. To use clinical judgement and freedom, within the scope of practice and be able to work independently and flexibly without direct supervision but to receive access to regular supervision from a Registered physiotherapist
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
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.
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This advert is for Therapy Assistant Practitioner with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Middlesbrough, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Assistant practitioner role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum (Pro rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Oct 2026.
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