Band 4 Therapy Assistant

NHS Professionals; Harlow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Professionals Limited is recruiting a Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner to join the Therapies Department at Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in Harlow. You will assist with assessment, implementation and delivery of physiotherapy programmes for elderly inpatients under supervision, contributing to rehabilitation and patient independence as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will employ your Foundation Degree knowledge, support compassionate care, and help deliver high‑quality

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.
• Experience as a Therapy Assistant in an acute hospital setting.
• Foundation Degree knowledge or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritise workload effectively within acute hospital settings.
• Work independently within competence and seek guidance when needed.
• Collaborate with Physiotherapists and wider team in ward-based activities.
• Apply rehabilitation techniques safely and in line with clinical guidance.
• Support departmental administrative duties and day-to-day running of the service.
• Maintain a clean, safe clinical environment and well-organised treatment areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

Foundation Degree or equivalent (Level 4)

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Level 2 Maths and English

Tools

None

Job description

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner in Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust to join the Therapies Department at Princess Alexandra Hospital. You will be responsible for supporting the Physiotherapy team in delivering high‑quality care to elderly inpatients, working under the supervision of a qualified Physiotherapist. Using your Foundation Degree knowledge and/or equivalent experience, you will assist with the assessment, implementation, and delivery of physiotherapy programmes for patients referred to the service. You will play a key role in supporting rehabilitation, promoting patient independence, and contributing to the effective delivery of compassionate, person‑centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritise workload effectively, ensuring daily activities meet service demands while maintaining a flexible approach to changing clinical priorities within the acute hospital environment.
• Work independently within your level of competence, demonstrating initiative and recognising when guidance or additional support is required to maintain safe and effective practice.
• Collaborate with Physiotherapists and the wider team in delivering ward‑based and departmental activities, contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of the Physiotherapy service.
• Apply approved rehabilitation techniques and use therapeutic equipment safely and appropriately, ensuring all interventions are carried out in accordance with clinical guidance to promote patient safety at all times.
• Support with departmental administrative duties as required, contributing to the effective organisation and day‑to‑day running of the Physiotherapy service.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well‑organised clinical environment, ensuring equipment and treatment areas are fit for purpose and support the efficient delivery of high‑quality physiotherapy services.

Qualifications

• Assistant Practitioner qualification (Level 4/CertHE/Foundation Degree or equivalent), with Level 2 Maths and English and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience working as a Therapy Assistant in an acute hospital setting with a sound understanding of physiotherapy, elderly care, and discharge pathways.
• Knowledge of acute and chronic conditions affecting older people, with the ability to assess routine patients and apply clinical reasoning.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills, with the ability to work independently, prioritise workload, and contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to continuous professional development, mandatory training, and achieving additional clinical competencies, with a positive and proactive approach to learning.

Additional Requirements

• Disclosure and Barring Service check is required. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

NHS Professionals Limited

Address
Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Hamstel Road
HARLOW, Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom