South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner

The closing date is 23 July 2025

Job summary

Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner - Acute Oncology and Haematology

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner to join the acute Oncology and Haematology therapy Team. The integrated therapy team provides physiotherapy and occupational therapy to the acute Oncology and Haematology wards within James Cook University Hospital.

This post would suit an experienced band 2 or 3 assistant looking to progress to band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner.

The acute Oncology and Haematology therapy team consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioner and Therapy Assistant.

Main duties of the job

To undertake highly skilled work, support the physiotherapists in providing an effective and efficient physiotherapy service within the framework of clinical governance.
To work under supervision and independently in order to facilitate effective treatment of patients within the service.
To carry out basic assessments of non-complex patients as delegated by the physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
To accept patients delegated by a therapist and be responsible for the delivery of patient care. To use clinical judgement and freedom, within the scope of practice and be able to work independently and flexibly without direct supervision but to receive access to regular supervision from a Registered physiotherapist.

About us

Leadership and Improvement TrainingSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

o Your Leadership Impacto Leading Your Team to Successo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skills

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-JCSM-7151117

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Minimum English Language and Maths GCSE Level C (or equivalent)
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

Evidence working in the NHS
Evidence of MDT working
Substantial previous experience of working as AHP Band 2/3 in the NHS

Desirable

Substantial physiotherapy assistant experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Ability to demonstrate good judgement skills in determining the best course of action when problem solving
Ability to demonstrate initiative to respond appropriately to changing situations
Good understanding of the structure, policies, priorities and format of the NHS
Practical and theoretical knowledge of patient conditions and treatment within relevant specialty
Ability to work independently but also under supervision
Basic IT skills

Desirable

Knowledge of relevant national guidelines and standards

Personal Attributes

Essential

Committed to excellent patient care

Desirable

Ability to act appropriately in distressing or emotional circumstances

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Minimum English Language and Maths GCSE Level C (or equivalent)
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

Evidence working in the NHS
Evidence of MDT working
Substantial previous experience of working as AHP Band 2/3 in the NHS

Desirable

Substantial physiotherapy assistant experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Ability to demonstrate good judgement skills in determining the best course of action when problem solving
Ability to demonstrate initiative to respond appropriately to changing situations
Good understanding of the structure, policies, priorities and format of the NHS
Practical and theoretical knowledge of patient conditions and treatment within relevant specialty
Ability to work independently but also under supervision
Basic IT skills

Desirable

Knowledge of relevant national guidelines and standards

Personal Attributes

Essential

Committed to excellent patient care

Desirable

Ability to act appropriately in distressing or emotional circumstances

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.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)