# Therapy Associate Practitioner Trauma and Orthopaedics > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Cheshire NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/therapy-associate-practitioner-trauma-and-orthopaedics/eefcb9cc-d82f-4837-a3f2-81e48ecded1b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/therapy-associate-practitioner-trauma-and-orthopaedics/eefcb9cc-d82f-4837-a3f2-81e48ecded1b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Cheshire NHS Trust - **Location:** Macclesfield District General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Assistant practitioner - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum - **Contract type:** 6 months (Fixed term until 31/03/2027 only) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-15T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-01T07:50:40.155Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cheshire/Macclesfield/East_Cheshire_NHS_Trust/Therapy_Associate_Practitoner_Trauma_Orthopaedics/Therapy_Associate_Practitoner_Trauma_Orthopaedics-v8293932 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8293932?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Therapy Associate Practitioner to join our friendly Trauma and Orthopaedics Therapy Team in East Cheshire. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic Therapy Associate Practitioner with proven experience in the assessment and treatment of patients within trauma and orthopaedics ward settings. We are an exciting team, offering assessment and treatment to patients in trauma and orthopaedics. We work holistically within a large multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Consultants, Assistants and Social Workers. We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons. Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents. Hours per week: 37.5 ### Main duties of the job To work as part of a team providing a comprehensive, rehabilitation service for inpatients on the Orthopaedic Unit at MDGH (including Orthopaedic outliers, Paediatrics and Orthopaedic Clinics) under the guidance of a qualified therapist. To contribute to multidisciplinary team management. To contribute to operational delivery and service development ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust. Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of contributing to individual & group interventions for patients & settings relevant to the role **Desirable** - Experience of contributing to audit - Experience of working with the relevant specialist patient group - Evidence of working as a Therapy Assistant ### Qualifications **Essential** - 5 GCSE’s including English and Maths or equivalent - BTEC National Diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject **Desirable** - Assistant membership of a relevant professional body - Completion of a Foundation degree in Health & Social Care - Successful completion or currently undertaking an European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) ### Knowledge & Skills **Essential** - Knowledge / competency of a range of assessment tools & interventions relevant to the role - An understanding of confidentiality & Information Governance - Skills in delivering therapy programmes - Ability to adapt programmes to meet the changing needs of the clients with reference to the supervising therapist - Ability to support and motivate patients as appropriate - Ability to carry out and complete delegated project **Desirable** - Knowledge of relevant terminology and clinical conditions - Risk assessment ### Further Information **Essential** - Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question. ### Other Role Requirments **Essential** - Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements ### Specific role requirments **Essential** - Effective communication & listening skills - Takes own initiative and seeks appropriative guidance - Ability to work as part of a team - Good organisational skills - Ability to teach practical skills - Able to demonstrate ability to meet travel requirements of the role ## Documents - [applicant pack (pdf, 351.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10646712) - [staff benefits brochure (pdf, 878.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10646711) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 152.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10646710) ## 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.