Physiotherapy assistant practitioner - adult Cystic Fibrosis team

ZeroAge; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham seeks a Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner to join their Adult Cystic Fibrosis team. This role involves developing and implementing exercise programmes for patients, with a strong focus on collaboration within a diverse multidisciplinary team, ensuring the highest quality of care. Candidates should have relevant experience in health or fitness settings, strong communication skills, and a passion for exercise intervention.

Qualifications

• Experience providing exercise in a care or health setting.
• Ability to motivate and encourage patients.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assessing exercise tolerance and delivering exercise programmes.
• Working within multidisciplinary team for patient care.
• Maintaining accurate patient records.

Skills

Communication

Exercise Programming

Teamwork

Education

GCSE in English and Maths

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Healthcare

Job description

Physiotherapy assistant practitioner - adult Cystic Fibrosis team

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Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 4 Physiotherapy assistant practitioner (0.8 WTE) to join the Adult Cystic Fibrosis team. We are based at The Wolfson CF Centre at the City Hospital campus of Nottingham University Hospitals Trust. The role will involve devising and providing exercise programmes for patients with Cystic Fibrosis and other chronic respiratory diseases in a variety of settings including inpatients, outpatients, community and virtual work.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 4 Physiotherapy assistant practitioner (0.8 WTE) to join the Adult Cystic Fibrosis team. We are based at The Wolfson CF Centre at the City Hospital campus of Nottingham University Hospitals Trust. The role will involve devising and providing exercise programmes for patients with Cystic Fibrosis and other chronic respiratory diseases in a variety of settings including inpatients, outpatients, community and virtual work.

The successful candidate will become part of a fantastic MDT where you will gain a wider understanding of different professions and develop close working relationships. We are looking for a candidate with a passion for exercise intervention and ensuring the highest quality patient care. This post would be ideal for somebody with previous experience of providing exercise within a health or fitness setting.

You will also need to be able to drive and have access to a car for community visits.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work alongside the physiotherapists and fellow band 3 physiotherapy assistant who work within our Cystic Fibrosis unit.

You will be involved in assessing exercise tolerance, devising and carrying out exercise programmes for patients across inpatient, outpatient, community and virtual settings.

Within the inpatient setting you will be involved in providing acute rehabilitation, assessing for walking aids and discharge. You will be responsible for your own caseload and diary management working both individually and alongside other members of the therapy and multidisciplinary team. You will need to be able to work independently and proactively with support from the therapy team.

You will be expected to supervise and support the band 3 physiotherapy assistant. You will participate in our in-service training programme.

As well as clinical work, you will be assist with administrative duties required for ensuring the smooth running of the CF unit. Duties include, but are not limited to stocktaking, equipment ordering, printing and photocopying. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details.

About Us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

Physiotherapy and OT services are part of the Therapies, Outpatients and Phlebotomy Directorate, within Specialist Clinical Services at NUH. We are a diverse team of AHPs and support staff, employing over 800 staff, who works together to deliver the high quality care we aspire to. Our HCPC registered AHP professionals comprise of physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, orthotists, prosthetists and speech and language therapists. We have a Chief AHP to lead us on our strategic direction, and many of the pathway leadership team have pathway AHP backgrounds to support our staff. There are also Practice Development Therapists to support career development for all.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7219907

Job locations

Cit Hospital Campus

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will have previously worked in a care environment or within an exercise setting. You will be familiar with providing exercise programmes and working with a wide range of equipment to promote fitness and rehabilitation. You will possess excellent communication skills to motivate and encourage patients to participate in exercise and rehabilitation, and to develop and promote effective professional working relationships with other disciplines and members of the team.

You will be organised and capable of maintaining accurate records (patient records, stock and audit data). You will be motivated, self-directed and enjoy working as part of a supportive team.

NUH's values and behaviours aim to improve the experience for our patients and our staff. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave is a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of thoughtful patient care and continuous improvement.

Please See Attached Job Description For Full Details.

Permanent 30 hours Band 4 post

Core hours are worked Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 16:30

Additional duties will include participation in a weekend working rota

Please familiarise yourself with the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for detail specific to this post

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will have previously worked in a care environment or within an exercise setting. You will be familiar with providing exercise programmes and working with a wide range of equipment to promote fitness and rehabilitation. You will possess excellent communication skills to motivate and encourage patients to participate in exercise and rehabilitation, and to develop and promote effective professional working relationships with other disciplines and members of the team.

You will be organised and capable of maintaining accurate records (patient records, stock and audit data). You will be motivated, self-directed and enjoy working as part of a supportive team.

NUH's values and behaviours aim to improve the experience for our patients and our staff. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave is a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of thoughtful patient care and continuous improvement.

Please See Attached Job Description For Full Details.

Permanent 30 hours Band 4 post

Core hours are worked Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 16:30

Additional duties will include participation in a weekend working rota

Please familiarise yourself with the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for detail specific to this post

Person Specification

Essential

Training and qualifications

• Level 2/GCSEs grade 4 or higher English and maths (Grade C or above prior to 2017) or equivalent Functional Skills
• NVQ/QCF level 3 in healthcare or equivalent relevant qualification e.g. A-level / BTEC
  
  

Desirable

• Foundation degree in Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working as a therapy support worker (band 3)
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary team
• Experience of working in a relevant healthcare setting
• Experience working in an exercise setting
  
  

Desirable

• Previous B4 experience
  
  

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Able to communicate complex information with patients who have impaired communication abilities
• Able to empathise with and motivate others
  
  

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

• Demonstrate a responsible attitude/professional behaviour
• Able to work flexibly as part of a team
• Understanding the scope of practice as an Assistant Practitioner seeking help and direction when necessary
  
  

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
• Flexible and willing to adapt
  
  

Physical

Essential

• Able to undertake moving and handling procedures
• Experience using information technology (e.g. basic word processing skills).
  
  

Other

Essential

• Able to work over a 7-day schedule
• Car owner, willing and able to drive for work
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Able to work over a 7-day schedule
• Car owner, willing and able to drive for work
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Cit Hospital Campus

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Cit Hospital Campus

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

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