# Therapy Assistant Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/therapy-assistant-practitioner/7037aa51-252f-451b-82ad-7e1d889cd5c1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/therapy-assistant-practitioner/7037aa51-252f-451b-82ad-7e1d889cd5c1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - **Town:** Leicester - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week (You will be required to contribute to 8am-8pm working and will participate on weekend and bank holidays rosters) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-08T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-25T08:43:11.262Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Leicestershire/Leicester/University_Hospitals_Leicester_NHS_Trust/Occupational_TherapyPhysiotherapy/Occupational_TherapyPhysiotherapy-v8002791 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8002791?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This exciting position is ideal for an enthusiastic person who is passionate about providing therapy to patients following Thoracic surgery. You will join our established team of therapists who cover Thoracic Surgery at Glenfield Hospital. You will work collaboratively with the MDT to get the best outcome for the patients and facilitate timely discharges. You will manage a clinical caseload of patients on the Thoracic Surgery Inpatient Wards by completing role specific Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy assessments of patients and develop individualised treatment plans to progress their functional ability, mobility and discharge plans. You will develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of Thoracic conditions and surgeries. You will work closely with both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, developing your skills and competencies, treating patients from admission through to discharge. ### Main duties of the job The post involves taking on responsibility for managing a caseload, which will involve providing therapy/rehabilitation/discharge planning to patients with a variety of conditions affecting them both physically and psychologically. You will also be required to communicate with carers and family members in a sensitive and professional manner. You will plan and implement interventions (functional and cognitive) and evaluate outcomes of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy treatments under the supervision of an appropriate registered healthcare professional. You will be facilitating timely discharge of patients post-surgery, to support with the patients recovery and preventing delays. You will be required to refer onto to the appropriate agencies as needed. There will be close working with other members of the MDT to be able to complete this along with strong support from within the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams. Development of skills and knowledge within this post will be of a high priority. The successful candidate would be expected to undertake training and working with specialist staff to make maximum use of the opportunities on offer. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - To work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care within the service under the direction and supervision of an appropriate Registered Health Care Professional - Make the best use of departmental resources and plan workload in collaboration with the team - Contribute to the provision of assessment and intervention within a specified clinical area. This includes identified clinical, administrative and educational roles - To manage a clinical caseload, which has been delegated by a Registered Health Care Professional - To work to service priorities - To work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner - To liaise with other professionals for the benefit of the patient - Understand the role boundaries and importance of supervision and carrying out appropriate delegated tasks, ensuring timely completion - Actively participate in the planning, development and evaluation of personalised care plans by offering objective clinical and evidence-based information to inform planned activities. - Gather relevant information working under protocols and form a judgement on the improvement or deterioration in the physical, mental, or behavioural condition of service users and respond by referring or escalating concerns to a registered health care professional - Will be expected to supervise staff and support less experienced staff and students, including apprentices - Responsible for safe use of equipment relevant to service - To assist staff to make the best use of departmental resources ensure efficient delivery of planned workload - Support the induction of new team members. Participate in training and support of less experienced support staff and students (including apprentices) in respect of tasks and responsibilities within scope of practice - To adhere to University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust policies and procedures including specific service policies and procedures - To work with those who have communication/language difficulties and complex needs to overcome, in a sensitive and professional manner - Develop, maintain and promote effective professional working relationships with other disciplines and members of the team. - To liaise with other disciplines concerned with the care and treatment of patients - To participate in and actively contribute to departmental meetings - To maintain high standards of verbal and written communication - To maintain a professional level of record keeping in accordance with UHL Documentation Policies ## Job Details This exciting position is ideal for an enthusiastic person who is passionate about providing therapy to patients following Thoracic surgery. You will join our established team of therapists who cover Thoracic Surgery at Glenfield Hospital. You will work collaboratively with the MDT to get the best outcome for the patients and facilitate timely discharges. You will manage a clinical caseload of patients on the Thoracic Surgery Inpatient Wards by completing role specific Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy assessments of patients and develop individualised treatment plans to progress their functional ability, mobility and discharge plans. You will develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of Thoracic conditions and surgeries. You will work closely with both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, developing your skills and competencies, treating patients from admission through to discharge. ## Job Description The post involves taking on responsibility for managing a caseload, which will involve providing therapy/rehabilitation/discharge planning to patients with a variety of conditions affecting them both physically and psychologically. You will also be required to communicate with carers and family members in a sensitive and professional manner. You will plan and implement interventions (functional and cognitive) and evaluate outcomes of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy treatments under the supervision of an appropriate registered healthcare professional. You will be facilitating timely discharge of patients post-surgery, to support with the patients recovery and preventing delays. You will be required to refer onto to the appropriate agencies as needed. There will be close working with other members of the MDT to be able to complete this along with strong support from within the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams. Development of skills and knowledge within this post will be of a high priority. The successful candidate would be expected to undertake training and working with specialist staff to make maximum use of the opportunities on offer. ## Responsibilities To work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care within the service under the direction and supervision of an appropriate Registered Health Care Professional Make the best use of departmental resources and plan workload in collaboration with the team Contribute to the provision of assessment and intervention within a specified clinical area. This includes identified clinical, administrative and educational roles To manage a clinical caseload, which has been delegated by a Registered Health Care Professional To work to service priorities To work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner To liaise with other professionals for the benefit of the patient Understand the role boundaries and importance of supervision and carrying out appropriate delegated tasks, ensuring timely completion Actively participate in the planning, development and evaluation of personalised care plans by offering objective clinical and evidence-based information to inform planned activities. Gather relevant information working under protocols and form a judgement on the improvement or deterioration in the physical, mental, or behavioural condition of service users and respond by referring or escalating concerns to a registered health care professional Will be expected to supervise staff and support less experienced staff and students, including apprentices Responsible for safe use of equipment relevant to service To assist staff to make the best use of departmental resources ensure efficient delivery of planned workload Support the induction of new team members. Participate in training and support of less experienced support staff and students (including apprentices) in respect of tasks and responsibilities within scope of practice To adhere to University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust policies and procedures including specific service policies and procedures To work with those who have communication/language difficulties and complex needs to overcome, in a sensitive and professional manner Develop, maintain and promote effective professional working relationships with other disciplines and members of the team. To liaise with other disciplines concerned with the care and treatment of patients To participate in and actively contribute to departmental meetings To maintain high standards of verbal and written communication To maintain a professional level of record keeping in accordance with UHL Documentation Policies ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Able to demonstrate substantial experience in health and care settings, including in the relevant field of work ### Physical Skills **Essential** - Ability to move and handle patients/equipment for therapeutic interventions and undertake non -patient handling ### Training and Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to a level 3 qualification, with relevant experience to Diploma level, and if not already obtained then the willingness and ability to achieve and start within the 1st year - Maths and English Functional Skills Level 2 - Care Certificate – start within 3 months - Level 5 qualification, such as the Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship (Foundation Degree) **Desirable** - Competency based development and other role specific local training - Nationally available online learning - Ongoing professional development - Willingness to undertake further qualifications ### Analytical and Judgement skills **Essential** - Core knowledge of clinical, technical and or scientific roles and responsibilities including clinical risk assessment - Demonstrates the ability to use initiative - Demonstrates emotional resilience when dealing with unexpected situations - Recognises own limitations and awareness of when to seek support - Awareness of own developmental needs ### Equality, Diversity and Inclusion **Essential** - Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. - All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive behaviour in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others ### Planning and Organisational skills **Essential** - Able to organise own work and complete in a timely manner - Demonstrates ability to give, receive and carry out instructions - Demonstrates effective prioritisation and organisational skills - Demonstrates a flexible approach to meet service needs - Demonstrates an understanding of the role boundaries and importance of supervision and carrying out appropriate delegated tasks, ensuring timely completion ### Communication and relationship skills **Essential** - Demonstrates effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills for routine and complex information - Demonstrates evidence of ability to work with other people - Demonstrates an understanding of the concepts of team working **Desirable** - Previous experience of supervising and training others ### Other requirements specific to the role **Essential** - Understands the importance of adhering to policies and procedures - Demonstrates an understanding of the acute hospital setting - Demonstrates an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the post - Expresses enthusiasm and motivation for the post and desire to work in the clinical area - Developed knowledge of clinical, technical and/ or scientific theory and practice, within their immediate field of practice. Understands the importance of evidence -based practice - Understands and can explain the main, legislation, legal and ethical responsibilities that shape health and social care and the role of agencies such as the Care Quality Commission - Contributes to the development, application and evaluation of organisational procedures and protocols - Committed to personal and professional development - Computer literate with experience in using software - Driving (depending on role) ### Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours **Essential** - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours ## Documents - [jd/.ps (pdf, 527.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10287934) - [employee benefits (pdf, 315.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10287931) - [employee benefits (pdf, 578.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2350) - [uhl management structure (pdf, 850.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10287932) - [therapy management structure (pdf, 124.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10287933) - [jd therapy assistant practitioner (pdf, 527.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10287930) - [understanding your right to work in the uk (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2349) ## 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.