# Therapy Assistant Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/therapy-assistant-practitioner/84eb5636-935c-4978-bdf1-e62ac1bedcfa - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/therapy-assistant-practitioner/84eb5636-935c-4978-bdf1-e62ac1bedcfa.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Rotherham Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Therapy assistant practitioner - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28392.00 to £31157.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-10-24T22:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-14T13:23:23.063Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9165-26-07-042 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/C9165-26-07-042/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=C9165-26-07-042 - **Employer website:** https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic individual to the Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner role within the Inpatient Therapy Team at Rotherham Hospital. As a therapy assistant practitioner you will be part of a large well-established team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners and Therapy Support Workers. The team work generically, providing high quality care through effective team work in a fast paced environment. You will carry your own patient caseload providing early assessment, identifying their therapy needs, delivering therapeutic health care (including manual handling, mobilisation, delivering exercises and supporting activities of daily living) and working towards early discharge from hospital. A positive and organised approach to rehabilitation and MDT working is essential as well as good communication skills and a commitment to team working within a safe, empathetic and supportive environment. ### Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be expected to work 37 hours and 30 minutes, between 08:30 and 16:30, Monday to Friday, with an expectation to contribute to weekend working. The successful candidate should be suitably qualified and be able to demonstrate their experience relevant to the role. The role involves working independently as well as part of the MDT offering evidence based/current best practice over 7 days to support with therapeutic assessment, intervention and timely discharge planning of adult patients across the inpatient therapy wards within Rotherham Hospital. Part of the role also includes appropriate identification of onward therapy needs and timely referrals to community services. The patient caseload will present with a wide variety of conditions which may include cardiology, respiratory, general surgery, general medicine, frailty/care of the elderly, endocrinology/haematology and so on. We do not cover the specialities of stroke and orthopaedics. If you possess the above skills and experiences, enjoy working in a fast paced therapeutic environment and can offer flexibility and a passion for patient-centred care, then this role is for you! ### About us The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence Certificates of Sponsorship Please note that the Trust does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. ### Details - Date posted: 14 October 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 4 - Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro rata - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working - Reference number: C9165-26-07-042 - Job locations: Woodside Building, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2TY, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Understanding of the role of the assistant practitioner in rehabilitation / management of patients in acute inpatient therapy - Understanding of confidentiality - Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety - Able to recognise when guidance and support is required ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of Care - Recent and relevant experience within an appropriate NHS setting or equivalent - Experience of working within a multi-professional team **Desirable** - Experience of exercise/rehab roles ### Qualifications **Essential** - Evidence of a Level 5 qualification or equivalent such as: Diploma of Higher Education (DipHe), Foundation degree, Higher National Diploma (HND), NVQ Level 5 - Functional skills level 2 Maths & English if not already qualified at GCSE or equivalent level in Maths & English - Ability to travel independently around Rotherham and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes (Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the **Desirable** - Care certificate ## 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.