Band 4 - Therapy Assistant Practitioner, Medical team
The closing date is 07 September 2025
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our our well-established Medical Team within the Inpatient Therapy Service.
The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week), working Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 16:00 pm.
While this post does not include evening or overnight responsibilities, the successful candidate will be required to participate in the weekend and Bank Holiday seven day working rotas (1:4 - 1:6 weekend working frequency).
The successful applicant must have significant experience as a therapy or nursing assistant in the NHS and have a passion for rehabilitating patients on the medical wards.
Main duties of the job
The role includes supporting our qualified members of staff, both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
The post holder will be assessing patients and delivering complex treatments to dependent patients under the guidance of the qualified staff.
The role is a mixture of clinical and non-clinical duties; some non-clinical duties involve assisting with the running of the department including data collection and equipment ordering
The successful candidate will work independently making treatment and discharge decisions autonomously for a select group of patients
You will be line managed by a Physiotherapist and will work with and be supported by the Inpatient Therapy team based on the medical wards at at Watford General Hospital.
Regular supervision will be provided, and we have a training programme that we run for our support worker staff to aid your personal development. This post will meet the ever-growing demand for rehabilitation in the acute setting, to shorten length of stay and improve patient outcome. It is an exciting time to join the team with service developments such as the enhanced recovery program.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,860 to £31,671 a year inc HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
360-C-10540
Job locations
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
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