Job summary
This is an exciting new opportunity for an AHP associate practitioner to work within the new specialist Intestinal Failure service at Freeman Hospital.
The postholder will be an integral member of the MDT, working alongside Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Dietetic colleagues to support the delivery of high quality coordinated rehabilitation to this complex patient group.
The postholder will be supported by qualified staff from each profession and will undergo competency based training relative to the clinical speciality.
It would be suitable for an experienced Band 3 keen to develop or an existing Band 4 who is keen to specialise within this patient group.
- Interview Date Wednesday 22 October 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
- To accept, plan, organise and therapeutic input to a designated caseload of patients with ongoing care needs.
- To decide priorities for identified patients, balancing other patient related and professional demands, and ensures that these remain fair and equitable across the service.
- To set up and clear equipment needed for treatment sessions.
- To support qualified Therapists with up-to-date management of clinical outcomes database.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake specific skilled support work to aid the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy team in the efficient and effective delivery of functional and Physical Rehabilitation to patients within speciality area within the framework of clinical governance.
- To accept a patient caseload referred by a therapist.
- To treat patients according to set protocols, monitoring patient progress, modifying and progressing patient treatment programmes as required, with referral back to therapists as/when appropriate.
- To carry out basic assessment and treatment of non-complex patients as delegated by the therapist (to include basic chest physiotherapy, non-pharmacological symptom management and enhanced mobility protocols.)
- To provide and deliver individualised exercise programmes for patients.
- To accurately record rehabilitation progress as per Trust documentation / database including therapeutic outcome measures.
- To undertake a clinical caseload within speciality area without supervision for at least 50% of the time within protocols and guidelines set by the designated therapist.
- To coordinate, supervise and teach junior therapy assistants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake specific skilled support work to aid the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy team in the efficient and effective delivery of functional and Physical Rehabilitation to patients within speciality area within the framework of clinical governance.
- To accept a patient caseload referred by a therapist.
- To treat patients according to set protocols, monitoring patient progress, modifying and progressing patient treatment programmes as required, with referral back to therapists as/when appropriate.
- To carry out basic assessment and treatment of non-complex patients as delegated by the therapist (to include basic chest physiotherapy, non-pharmacological symptom management and enhanced mobility protocols.)
- To provide and deliver individualised exercise programmes for patients.
- To accurately record rehabilitation progress as per Trust documentation / database including therapeutic outcome measures.
- To undertake a clinical caseload within speciality area without supervision for at least 50% of the time within protocols and guidelines set by the designated therapist.
- To coordinate, supervise and teach junior therapy assistants.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical conditions and application of Physiotherapy and occupational Therapy Rehabilitation programmes for patients within speciality area
- Knowledge of therapy outcome measures
- Knowledge of therapy Specialist Treatment adjuncts
Desirable
- Clinical governance
- Associate member of Physiotherapy or occupational therapy
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed communication skills
- Ability to work using own initiative and manage own caseload
- Plan and provide clinical programmes of therapeutic activity within framework
- Monitor patient progress and make modifications
- Report risks and progress to the therapist
- Work as a member of a team
- Manage own caseload effectively and prioritise referrals
- Highly developed Moving and handling skills
- IT skills
- Time management skills and prioritisation of workload
Desirable
- Training others
- Full UK Driving Licence if undertaking home visits
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy assistant/ Technical instructor in acute care/ related speciality
- Effective team working
Desirable
- Previous experience as an Associate Practitioner within speciality area
Qualification
Essential
- Foundation Degree or NVQ level 4 or NVQ level 3 with additional training in the speciality field or equivalent evidence of underpinning knowledge
- Sound general education inclusive of literacy and numeracy
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical conditions and application of Physiotherapy and occupational Therapy Rehabilitation programmes for patients within speciality area
- Knowledge of therapy outcome measures
- Knowledge of therapy Specialist Treatment adjuncts
Desirable
- Clinical governance
- Associate member of Physiotherapy or occupational therapy
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed communication skills
- Ability to work using own initiative and manage own caseload
- Plan and provide clinical programmes of therapeutic activity within framework
- Monitor patient progress and make modifications
- Report risks and progress to the therapist
- Work as a member of a team
- Manage own caseload effectively and prioritise referrals
- Highly developed Moving and handling skills
- IT skills
- Time management skills and prioritisation of workload
Desirable
- Training others
- Full UK Driving Licence if undertaking home visits
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy assistant/ Technical instructor in acute care/ related speciality
- Effective team working
Desirable
- Previous experience as an Associate Practitioner within speciality area
Qualification
Essential
- Foundation Degree or NVQ level 4 or NVQ level 3 with additional training in the speciality field or equivalent evidence of underpinning knowledge
- Sound general education inclusive of literacy and numeracy
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
