The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner

The closing date is 05 March 2026

Job summary

37.5 hours per week

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our Orthopaedic Lower Limb Therapy team. The successful candidate will, on completion of the required competencies, be working in The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust based at The Park Rehabilitation Centre.

The team consists of Physiotherapists and Assistant Practitioners.

The Lower Limb Team offer extended working hours within the outpatient department, which includes weekday evenings.

We have a strong commitment to supervision, appraisal and staff training & development.

An understanding of the role of the Physiotherapist and the wider MDT and experience of working in a Therapy Outpatient/Rehabilitation setting would be required.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

Support the team in delivering high quality, compassionate care for patients with musculoskeletal or orthopaedic conditions.
Provide therapeutic activities tailored to the needs of the patient within the framework laid down by the Physiotherapist, modifying within the agreed parameters.
Treatment will be delivered on a one to one basis, along with gymnasium and hydrotherapy pool sessions.
Prioritise a caseload of patients and maintain the necessary associated records.
Be responsible for undertaking administrative and housekeeping tasks within the department, for example hydrotherapy pool testing and being responsible for the working environment, managing stock and cleaning equipment.
Actively engage in CPD and PDR processes
The post is subject to Workplace Health and Wellbeing Screening and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checking.

For further information about the post, please contact:

Lauren Darkin

Orthopaedic Lower Limb Team Leader/Clinical Specialist

Telephone: 01709 302309

Email: lauren.darkin@nhs.net

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, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

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

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Date posted

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-26-02-011

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant foundation degree or NVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Care or equivalent with additional relevant experience
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Good standard of general education (GSCE or equivalent)

Desirable

Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST
Qualification related to sports and exercises

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within a Physiotherapy/Rehabilitation setting
Experience of management of resources
Up to date documented evidence of CPD relevant to clinical area
Experience of working within a multi-professional team

Desirable

Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services
Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace
Understanding of the risk assessment process
Understanding of the role of Physiotherapy in the rehabilitation and management of musculoskeletal / orthopaedic conditions.
Knowledge and understanding in rehabilitation and exercise
Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable
Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care
Able to recognise when guidance and support is required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant foundation degree or NVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Care or equivalent with additional relevant experience
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Good standard of general education (GSCE or equivalent)

Desirable

Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST
Qualification related to sports and exercises

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within a Physiotherapy/Rehabilitation setting
Experience of management of resources
Up to date documented evidence of CPD relevant to clinical area
Experience of working within a multi-professional team

Desirable

Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services
Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace
Understanding of the risk assessment process
Understanding of the role of Physiotherapy in the rehabilitation and management of musculoskeletal / orthopaedic conditions.
Knowledge and understanding in rehabilitation and exercise
Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable
Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care
Able to recognise when guidance and support is required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.