Assistant Physiotherapy Practitioner

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Assistant Physiotherapy Practitioner within a dedicated team at Milton Keynes University Hospital. This part-time role focuses on supporting perinatal pelvic health, providing clinical and administrative assistance. Join a nurturing and inclusive environment that values staff contributions and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounted gym membership

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

On site nursery (chargeable)

Qualifications

• Experience in physiotherapy and/or healthcare environment needed.
• Dynamic and enthusiastic individual sought for the role.

Responsibilities

• Providing project and clinical support related to perinatal pelvic health.
• Working collaboratively with physiotherapists to provide patient care.
• Accepting patients and managing own caseload with supervision.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Job description

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 [e-mail]

Interview date: W/C 14th July 2025

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)
  
  

"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).

Benefits

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 working opportunities
• 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Celia Hyem-Smith Job title: OP Therapy Lead Email address: [e-mail]