Job summary
Assistant Physiotherapy Practitioner
Department: Therapies
Band 4 £26,530 - £29,114 per annum pro rata
Part-time 31 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Band 4 Assistant Physiotherapy Practitioner to join our experienced, dedicated and forward-thinking team at MKUH.
The role of the Assistant Physiotherapy Practitioner is to be primarily responsible for providing project, transformation and administrative and clinical support contributing to the development and promotion of perinatal pelvic health, both within the inpatient postnatal ward and outpatient settings.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who has existing experience within a physiotherapy and/or healthcare environment.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate the core values of the NHS and the establishment in which they work, reducing health inequalities and improving health outcomes for all.
For further information, please contact Chrissie Edley, PPHS Clinical Team Lead on 01908 995432 or christine.edley@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview date: W/C 14th July 2025
Main duties of the job
You will work collaboratively with the Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapists & maternity staff to provide public health advice & support to women during their pregnancy & up to one year postnatally. The main focus will be to support women locally to improve the prevention, identification & treatment of "mild to moderate" pelvic floor dysfunction during and following birth & ultimately reduce the number of women living with pelvic floor dysfunction postnatally & in later life.
- To undertake specific highly skilled support work to assist the Physiotherapists in the treatment & rehabilitation of patients within the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team
- Assist with the provision of care to patients supported & supervised by a physiotherapist
- Accept patients referred by a Physiotherapist & hold responsibility for own caseload, mainly working without direct supervision but with regular liaison with the Therapist. At these times access to advice & support from a Therapist is available if required. All clinical work is routinely evaluated and monitored by a Physiotherapist on a regular basis
- To work under indirect supervision to independently give pre-defined advice to women in the maternity setting including discharge from physiotherapy
- To treat all patients according to set treatment protocols, monitor progression and make alterations as required, within agreed parameters
- To work in a variety of settings as appropriate to meet patient need (Inpatient / Outpatient / Community)
About us
"We care we communicate we collaborate we contribute"
"Staff feel valued by their teams and supported by their managers, creating a truly inclusive environment" (NHS Staff Survey 2024).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free refreshments
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
- To be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work.
Personal development:
- To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through completion of the competency and development pack and through evidence of continuous professional development activities and to maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.
Organisational:
- To ensure compliance with organisational, departmental and service policies and procedures.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
- To be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work.
Personal development:
- To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through completion of the competency and development pack and through evidence of continuous professional development activities and to maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.
Organisational:
- To ensure compliance with organisational, departmental and service policies and procedures.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications & knowledge
Essential
- Level 5 qualification or higher in relevant subject area, for example in Allied Health Apprenticeship or equivalent level of knowledge and experience e.g. Sport Science degree
- Evidence of a good standard of education 5 GCSE's grade C and above or equivalent, including English and Math's
- Good standard of spoken English
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Assistant Practitioner in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
- Willingness to undertake training to meet competency framework
Desirable
- Assistant Membership of the CSP
Experience
Essential
- Experience in exercise prescription
- Previous experience in heath or social care setting/ NHS including rehabilitation/ reablement and multidisciplinary and/ or multi-agency working.
- Timely management of patient medical records.
- Ability to be aware of clinical & non-clinical complications & risks.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a Physiotherapy assistant
- Previous experience within Maternity Services
- Previous experience of independent caseload management.
- Previous experience in Rehabilitation Services
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise own workload appropriately and have excellent time management skills
- Ability to be aware of clinical & non-clinical complications & risks.
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to accurately record clinical record in a timely and concise way within required documentation standards.
- Ability to present information to a group of patients.
- Good standard of IT skills including emails, Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, Teams
- Ability to work independently and report concerns back to registered therapists when required.
Desirable
- Values the importance of multi-disciplinary and multi-professional working for improved patient experience and outcomes.
- Understanding of audit and patient outcomes
Personal & people development
Essential
- Have an excellent attitude towards continuing personal and professional development
- Ability to participate in the teaching and induction of newly appointed staff and students
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal, non-verbal and written
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Be able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the physiotherapy service
Person Specification
Qualifications & knowledge
Essential
- Level 5 qualification or higher in relevant subject area, for example in Allied Health Apprenticeship or equivalent level of knowledge and experience e.g. Sport Science degree
- Evidence of a good standard of education 5 GCSE's grade C and above or equivalent, including English and Math's
- Good standard of spoken English
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Assistant Practitioner in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
- Willingness to undertake training to meet competency framework
Desirable
- Assistant Membership of the CSP
Experience
Essential
- Experience in exercise prescription
- Previous experience in heath or social care setting/ NHS including rehabilitation/ reablement and multidisciplinary and/ or multi-agency working.
- Timely management of patient medical records.
- Ability to be aware of clinical & non-clinical complications & risks.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a Physiotherapy assistant
- Previous experience within Maternity Services
- Previous experience of independent caseload management.
- Previous experience in Rehabilitation Services
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise own workload appropriately and have excellent time management skills
- Ability to be aware of clinical & non-clinical complications & risks.
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to accurately record clinical record in a timely and concise way within required documentation standards.
- Ability to present information to a group of patients.
- Good standard of IT skills including emails, Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, Teams
- Ability to work independently and report concerns back to registered therapists when required.
Desirable
- Values the importance of multi-disciplinary and multi-professional working for improved patient experience and outcomes.
- Understanding of audit and patient outcomes
Personal & people development
Essential
- Have an excellent attitude towards continuing personal and professional development
- Ability to participate in the teaching and induction of newly appointed staff and students
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal, non-verbal and written
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Be able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the physiotherapy service
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.
