Senior Physio Assistant / Assistant Practitioner

NHS; Billericay; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Billericay is seeking a Band 3-4 Senior Physiotherapy Assistant to join their Integrated Respiratory Team. The role involves supporting patients with respiratory conditions and promoting effective care management. Applicants must have essential qualifications, including an AP qualification and NVQ Level 2 in numeracy and literacy. This position offers part-time work with opportunities for professional development and training in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• AP Qualification is essential for applicants.
• NVQ Level 2 numeracy and literacy is essential.
• Evidence of continued learning and relevant respiratory qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Promote effective self-management for patients.
• Contribute to patient education and holistic support.
• Assist in supporting patients with COPD and other respiratory conditions.

Skills

Good communication skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Education

AP Qualification

NVQ Level 2 numeracy and literacy

Job description

Job Summary

Band 3-4 developmental Senior Physiotherapy Assistant or Assistant Practitioner.

A vacant post within the Integrated Respiratory Team has arisen in North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) in the area of South West Essex.

The Integrated Respiratory Team is an integrated service with Nursing staff, Specialist Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners, Senior Physiotherapy Assistants and Administration staff.

The team covers many aspects of community respiratory care, including Respiratory Case Management, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Home Oxygen Service, Respiratory Virtual Ward, Breathlessness and Diagnostics service (Spirometry and FeNo).

Duties will include supporting aspects of service in each area after training and competency review.

Main Duties of the Job

• Promoting effective self‑management for patients following initial assessments.
• Contributing to patient education and the wider holistic support network.
• Supporting COPD patients and other identified respiratory conditions with assessment, with clear lines of escalation to senior staff.
• Supporting safe oxygen home management and overseeing stable oxygen case loads, with escalation of CBG results.
• Performing appropriate level assessment and delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
• Supporting the Respiratory Virtual Ward (RVW) to aid Admission Avoidance and Early Supported Discharge, under senior supervision.
• Supporting the Breathlessness and Diagnostics service by performing quality FeNo and ARTP accredited Spirometry.
• Supporting all aspects of service delivery and reviewing pathways as competence and ability allow.
• Supporting and delivering the Trust's Values.

Responsibilities

We are a busy, fast‑paced team operating within an ever‑changing landscape of respiratory care. You will receive in‑house training for all aspects of the service and will support all areas of service provision, with opportunities to upskill into nursing and therapy roles.

The post is Monday – Friday 9:00–17:00 and Saturday – Sunday 9:00–17:00, operating on a 4‑week rota basis after training and competency are signed off. Flexibility is required across South West Essex, including travel to clinic locations and home visits.

Travel may be required to cover Thurrock, Basildon, Brentwood, Wickford and Billericay within the Mid‑South Essex area.

Certain respiratory qualifications and courses are mandatory, though the Trust will support you in gaining any required qualifications if not already held at interview. The service actively supports CPD.

For more information about the role and working at NELFT, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Applications are welcomed even if you do not meet all criteria listed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• AP Qualification (essential)
• NVQ Level 2 numeracy and literacy, evidence of continued learning (essential)
• ARTP registration (desirable)
• CBG competency (desirable)

Experience

• Experience working in the NHS (essential)
• Community experience (desirable)
• Acute experience (desirable)
• Rehabilitation experience (desirable)
• Respiratory experience (desirable)

Skills

• Good communication skills (essential)
• IT skills (essential)
• Organisational skills (essential)
• Evidence of QI (desirable)

Other Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure and Barring Service checks are required. The post is subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement: 5% of basic salary (minimum £1,303 and maximum £2,198 per annum, pro‑rata for part time).

Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcomed and will be considered alongside all other applications. Sponsor status details can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website. Current UK professional registration is also required.

Position Details

Band: 4

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 per annum, plus HCAS (pro‑rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference Number: 395-EB260-25-B

Job Locations: Mayflower Community Hospital, Blunts Wall Road, Billericay, CM12 9SA

Employer Details

Employer: NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address: Mayflower Community Hospital, Blunts Wall Road, Billericay, CM12 9SA

Employer’s website: https://www.nelft.nhs.uk

EEO Statement

We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to building a workforce that reflects and supports the diverse communities we serve. Where possible we will prioritise applications from individuals living in local boroughs and surrounding areas.

Application Information

Applications will be open until a sufficient number of suitable candidates have been received. The application window may close early if a high number of applicants are received.