Associate Practitioner Pelvic Health Physiotherapy | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for an Apprentice Assistant Practitioner to assist physiotherapists in providing patient care across multiple hospital sites. Ideal candidates will hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health Care and have strong communication and IT skills. This role offers progression into a Band 4 position upon completion of training, alongside various employee benefits including NHS pension enrollment and access to onsite facilities.

Benefits

Access to NHS pension scheme

Onsite nurseries

Free psychological support

Onsite parking for £50 a year

Qualifications

• Two years of Band 3 clinical experience required.
• Must be able to drive for effective service delivery.
• Strong IT skills essential for health and safety checks.

Responsibilities

• Support specialist physiotherapists in delivering patient care.
• Assist in treatment plans and rehab classes for chronic conditions.
• Collect and manage patient data to monitor outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health Care or equivalent

GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C+)

Job description

Overview

Apprentice Assistant Practitioner Band 4 – MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy, Acute and Community Hospitals Base. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an assistant Practitioner post to support our highly specialised team of physiotherapists working cross site between the Acute and community hospital sites.

The MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy service works with our partnership organisation and other local providers to assess and treat patients with a range of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, including pre and post-operative rehabilitation. The teams work closely with our consultant body and advanced practitioners to ensure patients follow our pathways of care based on current research evidence and NICE guidelines.

Due to the nature of this role, working across multiple sites, applicants for this role will need to be able to drive to ensure effective delivery.

Responsibilities

• Join a busy MSK department supporting specialist physiotherapists in delivering excellent patient care aligned with Trust values.
• As part of the Band 3 apprenticeship, assist in progressing treatment plans within set protocols and help deliver group rehab classes for chronic low back pain and knee osteoarthritis.
• Collect and manage patient data to monitor outcomes and support service innovation.
• Conduct health and safety checks using the ASURE system. Strong IT skills are essential.
• Work toward a fully funded Level 5 Foundation Degree and Band 4 competencies, supported by the Trust Education Department and physiotherapy team. Upon successful completion, transition into a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner role.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 in Health Care (or equivalent), GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C+), the ESHT Care Certificate, and two years’ Band 3 clinical experience.
• Flexibility, independent travel, and excellent communication skills are essential to support patients with complex needs.

Benefits and Development

A wide range of staff benefits are available including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition, there is an internal Occupational Health department and access to free psychological support through the confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

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Additional Information

Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please contact us. This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Nov 2025.