Paediatric Therapy Associate Practitioner — Community-Based Role

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Paediatric Therapy Associate Practitioner to join the Paediatric Therapy team. The role is based in community settings across South Cheshire, collaborating with qualified therapists to assess and implement care plans for children and young people aged 0-19.

The post offers work with hydrotherapy, paediatric equipment, and MDT collaboration within a supportive, innovative environment. The closing date is 16 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of working with children/young people.
• Experience of dealing directly with the public.
• Experience of working in the NHS.
• Previous therapy experience.
• Experience of working in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside qualified Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other therapy assistants to complete assessments and interventions in community locations.
• Complete care plans with children under direction from clinicians.
• Liaise with other MDT members.
• Manage stock and liaise re ordering.
• Use paediatric equipment (standing frames, seating, orthotics).
• Complete hydrotherapy sessions.
• Input clinical data into EMIS Web system.
• Answer, make and direct calls to the department.

Skills

Experience with children

NHS experience

Therapy experience

School environment experience

Teamwork

Job description

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Paediatric Therapy Associate Practitioner to join the Paediatric Therapy team. The role is based in community settings across South Cheshire, collaborating with qualified therapists to assess and implement care plans for children and young people aged 0-19.

The post offers work with hydrotherapy, paediatric equipment, and MDT collaboration within a supportive, innovative environment. The closing date is 16 November 2026.