Pediatric Therapy Assistant Practitioner (Band 4, NHS)

Transformation Unit; Stevenage; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

NHS Discounts

Job summary

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is seeking a Children’s Therapy Assistant Practitioner to support Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams in Danestrete Clinic, Stevenage, covering Stevenage and North Hertfordshire. The role is part-time (30 hours per week) with NHS Band 4 pay and pro-rata salary.

The post involves delivering clinics, workshops and therapeutic interventions, with responsibilities including home assessments and working closely with families and multiagency colleagues to

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in therapy support (NVQ level 4 or equivalent) or recognized clinical support training.
• Ability to assist with therapy delivery and follow professional guidance.
• Experience of working with children and families in a health or education setting.

Responsibilities

• Support Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams in clinics, workshops and therapeutic interventions.
• Assist with home assessments and equipment housing adaptations as required.
• Participate in service delivery across universal, targeted and specialist tiers.
• Contribute to CPD, supervision and staff appraisal processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ level 4 or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Patient record systems

Job description

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is seeking a Children’s Therapy Assistant Practitioner to support Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams in Danestrete Clinic, Stevenage, covering Stevenage and North Hertfordshire. The role is part-time (30 hours per week) with NHS Band 4 pay and pro-rata salary.

The post involves delivering clinics, workshops and therapeutic interventions, with responsibilities including home assessments and working closely with families and multiagency colleagues to