Band 4 - Assistant Practitioner, MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy

NHS; Langley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Abbots Langley is offering a fixed-term opportunity for an enthusiastic Assistant Practitioner in Outpatient Physiotherapy. You will assess, treat, and support routine MSK patients under the guidance of qualified physiotherapists. Ideal candidates will have a good education up to GCSE, NVQ Level III in a health-related subject, and experience in the NHS as a therapy assistant. Competitive salary and flexible working hours are available.

Qualifications

• Good general education up to GCSE or equivalent.
• NVQ Level III in health-related subject or equivalent qualification.
• Significant NHS experience as a therapy or nursing assistant.

Responsibilities

• Treat own caseload of patients in the MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy setting.
• Use clinical reasoning to employ assessment and treatment skills.
• Work unsupervised regularly and report changes to a qualified physiotherapist.

Skills

Understanding of therapy assistant role

Clinical reasoning

Experience managing caseload

Education

Good general education up to GCSE

NVQ Level III in health-related subject

Job description

Job Summary

We have an exciting fixed‑term opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic Assistant Practitioner to join a friendly and forward‑thinking Outpatient Physiotherapy department at our Jacketts Field, Abbots Langley site. You will be supported by a Band 7/6 qualified Physiotherapist through a well‑established supervision process and will receive robust training, in‑service training opportunities and further development in both 1:1 and group‑based clinical activities.

Main Duties

You will be assessing, treating, progressing and discharging routine MSK patients, including trauma and elective post‑operative orthopaedic presentations. You will run group exercise sessions (e.g. TKR classes, lower limb classes) and support our qualified staff in joint treatment sessions when appropriate.

About Us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and theatres being updated at St Albans City Hospital, we are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining care models. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, and we offer a variety of flexible working options to support a good work‑life balance. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to high application volume. If you do not hear back within three weeks, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

Details

• Date posted: 04 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 4
• Salary: £28,860 – £31,671 a year (incl. HCAs)
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full‑time, flexible
• Reference number: 360‑C‑10813
• Job locations: Jacketts Field, Abbots Langley, WD5 0PA

Job Responsibilities

• Treat own caseload of patients in the MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy setting according to treatment protocols; monitor progression and make alterations as required.
• Use clinical reasoning to employ a range of assessment and treatment skills to formulate treatment programmes.
• Work unsupervised regularly and report progress or changes from expected findings to a qualified physiotherapist.

Person Specification – Essential

Education and qualifications

• Good general education up to GCSE or equivalent.
• NVQ Level III in health‑related subject or equivalent qualification.
• No HCPC membership required.

Knowledge

• Understanding of the therapy assistant role within rehab and discharge planning.

Experience

• Significant NHS experience as a therapy or nursing assistant.
• Experience managing and prioritising own caseload.
• Experience with outcome measures and common rehabilitation techniques.

Person Specification – Desirable

Education and qualifications

• Evidence of recent study in the field of health care and/or rehabilitation.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of local services for onward referral.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas & Immigration website.

Employer Details

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Jacketts Field
Abbots Langley
WD5 0PA
Website: http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk