Bank Assistant Practitioner

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A University Teaching Hospital in the UK seeks a Therapy Assistant to provide care across various patient needs, including Orthopaedics and Stroke. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in acute healthcare and a proactive approach to care. Opportunities for professional development are available, and the role involves collaborating with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Therapy assistant or Assistant Practitioner in an acute healthcare setting is essential.
• Ideal for those in final stages of Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist courses.
• Demonstrated understanding of multidisciplinary rehabilitation required.

Responsibilities

• Clinically assess and adapt treatment programmes.
• Develop and implement treatment programmes for patients.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels in the therapies department.
• Provide supervision to Therapy Assistants and students.

Skills

Proactive approach

Flexibility

Ability to work independently

Compassionate care

Job description

Overview

Working as part of a team of dedicated and skilled clinicians you will work independently on an assigned caseload and work alongside the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to provide safe quality care to a range of patients in clinical areas such as Inpatient Orthopaedics, Respiratory & Surgical wards, Complex medical wards, Stroke Unit, Frailty Team. You may also be involved in assisting with home visits., 'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

We actively support staff to develop through our own training programmes and you will be provided with competencies to assist your learning and development.

We offer a dedicated Therapy Practice Development team whose role is to support staff development. Access to the Care Certificate is supported.

Responsibilities

• To clinically assess and progress/adapt treatment programmes of appropriate patients.
• To develop and implement treatment programmes for appropriate patients.
• To monitor stock of equipment and ensure stock levels are maintained in the therapies department.
• To provide supervision as required to Therapy Assistants and students.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Therapy assistant or Assistant Practitioner in an acute healthcare setting is essential.
• This opportunity is ideal for those currently in the final stages of courses studying towards Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist qualifications to gain additional hands-on experience.
• An ability to demonstrate a proactive flexible approach and to be able to work well on own initiative is essential.
• If you have the appropriate experience to work with these patients, an understanding of the importance of multi-disciplinary rehabilitation and can demonstrate a commitment to compassionate care we would love to hear from you.

About Milton Keynes University Hospital

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

Services and Investment

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

How to apply

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