Assistant Practitioner

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to deliver patient care, assess and treat patients, and support clinical services. This full-time role at the UHCW main hospital site and the City of Coventry Health Centre offers opportunities for professional development and training. The ideal candidate will have strong assessment skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess, treat, and discharge patients within scope of practice.
• Experience in developing exercise programs for patients.
• Strong communication skills to escalate concerns.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care under supervision of a registered therapist.
• Plan and prioritize workload effectively.
• Deliver efficient clinical services and support less experienced staff.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment skills

Time management

Job description

Band 4 Assistant Practitioner

We are looking for a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to work across University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (UHCW) and the City of Coventry Health Centre. This role is based in outpatient therapy teams at the UHCW main hospital site and the City of Coventry Health Centre.

As a patient‑facing professional, you will provide high‑quality care under the supervision of a Registered Therapist. Your duties include planning and prioritising your workload, delivering efficient clinical services, providing support to less experienced staff, and ensuring clinical safety.

• Assess, treat and discharge patients within scope of practice, including mobility, equipment and functional assessments, progression of treatments and leading planned group work.
• Independently develop and provide exercise programmes for individual patients, with the guidance of a registered therapist where appropriate.
• Use knowledge of physical, mental and behavioural health conditions to recognise deteriorations and promptly escalating concerns to a registered practitioner.

Expectations also include effective time management skills and a commitment to professional development. We provide training and educational opportunities to support your growth.

Apply as soon as possible. The position will close as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care