Rotational Therapy Assistant Practitioner

NHS; Colchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante d'intégrer l'équipe thérapeutique au sein de l'hôpital de Colchester, travaillant dans des spécialités cliniques variées. Ce poste d'assistant en thérapie nécessite de l'expérience dans le secteur de la santé et propose un soutien constant des thérapeutes qualifiés, avec une formation continue. Une chance de contribuer au service des soins aux patients en un environnement dynamique.

Benefits

Plan de pension généreux

Indemnités pour heures non sociales

27 jours de congés annuels à commencer

Accès à divers remises NHS

Opportunités de formation et de développement

Qualifications

• Expérience en réhabilitation de préférence dans un cadre NHS.
• Capacité à travailler en week-end, environ 1 sur 5.
• Compétences informatiques efficaces.

Responsibilities

• Travailler avec les équipes de Physiothérapie et d'OcOccupational Therapie.
• Évaluer, traiter et compléter les referrals pour divers patients.
• Gérer sa propre charge de travail et participer au développement de l'équipe.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Travail d'équipe

Education

Foundation degree ou level 5 Qualification en Healthcare/Sport et Exercise Science

GCSE Grade C/4 ou équivalent en Anglais et Maths

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the most forward thinking, innovative and proactive Therapies teams in the East of England!

This role will be working with the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams across the Colchester Hospital Site.

It offers the opportunity to rotate within therapies to clinical specialties such as Respiratory Medicine, Surgical wards, Critical Care, Orthopaedics: Trauma and Elective, Medical wards, and Older peoples services.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Therapy assistant to work with the team to assess, treat and complete referrals for a wide variety of patients.You should have experience of working in rehabilitation ideally within an NHS setting, be enthusiastic and keen to work with the Therapies team to provide an excellent service. You will need to have good communication and organisation skills, be a team worker and able to use your own initiative.

The ideal candidate would be educated to Foundation degree/ level 5 Qualification in Healthcare / Sport and Exercise Science or similar.

You will be supported by qualified therapists, working within a competency framework and will be given all necessary training for the job. You will manage your own workload and participate in team and service development.

You will be expected to work weekends, approximately 1 in 5, as part of our 7 day service.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here -www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Details Date posted

06 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

432-HR341-25

Job locations

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

Job description Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Experience in healthcare, fitness or rehabilitation

Desirable

• 2 years' experience working as a physiotherapy and/or Occupational therapy assistant.
• NHS experience in any clinical role

Quaification Essential

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths or equivalent
• Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care OR Foundation degree / BSc in Healthcare or sports science

Desirable

• Associate membership of CSP/ RCOT
• Care Certificate
• GCSE grade C/4 or above in a science subject
• GCSE or equivilent in computer science / ICT

Knowledge Essential

• Understanding of role of Physiotherapy and / or Occupational Therapy
• Knowledge of basic rehabilitation assessment and therapy interventions, exercise prescription and monitoring

Desirable

• To have an understanding of human anatomy and how the body is affected by illness.

Personal Skills Essential

• Good IT skills
• Ability to work across a 7 day shift pattern
• Good level of general health and physical fitness
• Effective communication skills - verbal and written English

Desirable

• Experience of using NHS clinical systems
• Experience of managing own time / delegated caseload

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Experience in healthcare, fitness or rehabilitation

Desirable

• 2 years' experience working as a physiotherapy and/or Occupational therapy assistant.
• NHS experience in any clinical role

Quaification Essential

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths or equivalent
• Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care OR Foundation degree / BSc in Healthcare or sports science

Desirable

• Associate membership of CSP/ RCOT
• Care Certificate
• GCSE grade C/4 or above in a science subject
• GCSE or equivilent in computer science / ICT

Knowledge Essential

• Understanding of role of Physiotherapy and / or Occupational Therapy
• Knowledge of basic rehabilitation assessment and therapy interventions, exercise prescription and monitoring

Desirable

• To have an understanding of human anatomy and how the body is affected by illness.

Personal Skills Essential

• Good IT skills
• Ability to work across a 7 day shift pattern
• Good level of general health and physical fitness
• Effective communication skills - verbal and written English

Desirable

• Experience of using NHS clinical systems
• Experience of managing own time / delegated caseload

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

Employer's website

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