AHP Assistant Practitioner

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity within the Community Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Team at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust for an AHP Assistant Practitioner. You will be responsible for supporting children with coordination difficulties, autism, and physical disabilities by delivering individualized therapy and rehabilitation. Join a dynamic team and enhance your professional skills in a supportive environment focused on child-centered care.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Knowledge of therapeutic procedures through formal training and experience.
• Experience in health or social care and delivering therapy programmes.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored therapy and rehabilitation programmes using play and physical activity.
• Monitor and record outcomes, contributing to high-quality care.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Knowledge of therapeutic procedures

Support for children with complex needs

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Diploma Level 5 or equivalent

Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Go back Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

AHP Assistant Practitioner

The closing date is 07 July 2025

Permanent | Full-time | Proposed interview date - Tuesday 15th July 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Community Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Team at Sheffield Children's. We're looking for a motivated, compassionate person to support children with coordination difficulties, autism, and physical disabilities in our Special Schools teams.

You'll work within experienced, supportive, and forward-thinking teams, gaining valuable skills and professional growth through child-centred, multidisciplinary care.

You'll deliver rehabilitation programmes using play, physical activity, and positioning to help children and young people with complex needs improve their function, independence, and participation in everyday life. You'll manage a personal caseload and help develop tailored therapy plans in collaboration with a registered AHP.

What you'll bring:

Knowledge of therapeutic procedures gained through a combination of formal training, short courses, and experience to Diploma Level 5 or equivalent or Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or a Level 5 Apprenticeship

Experience in health or social care and delivering therapy programmes

A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with complex needs

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Team Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Deliver tailored therapy and rehabilitation programmes using play, positioning, and physical activity

Promote the health and wellbeing of children and young people using evidence-based practices

Support treatment planning and review in partnership with registered professionals

Monitor and record outcomes, contributing to high-quality care

Work collaboratively within a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [e-mail]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Knowledge of therapeutic procedures gained through a combination of formal training, short courses and experiences to diploma level 5 or equivalent. Or Foundation degree in health and social care or a level 5 apprenticeship
• Care certificate (Physio only)
• Level 3 GP referral
• Nationally available online learning
• Social prescribing training

Experience

• Experience in health and/or social care settings, such as employment, work experience, volunteering or placement(s)
• Experience of delivering therapy programmes
• Experience of using Microsoft Office applications

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of physical, mental, and behavioural health conditions
• Familiarity of common conditions requiring therapy (e.g., developmental delays, neurological conditions, musculoskeletal issues)
• Ability to develop and implement therapy programmes
• Ability to speak to children, families explaining procedures and building rapport
• Ability to deliver training to colleagues, parents and other specialties
• Organisational skills to manage workload, prioritise and adapt to changing circumstances
• Analytical skills to assess situations, make judgements and modify therapeutic interventions as needed
• Attention to detail and accuracy within written work to keep complete records
• Understands the principals of evidence-based practice

Personal Attributes

• Flexible approach to work to adjust therapy plans based on the changing needs of children
• Proactive in identifying improvements to develop the 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.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

£27,485 to £30,162 a yearper annum pro rata