Therapy Assistant Practitioner

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Brighton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK healthcare provider seeks a Therapy Assistant Practitioner to expand their Integrated Front Door Therapy Team. The role involves assisting in occupational therapy and physiotherapy interventions, assessing patients, and maintaining accurate documentation. Candidates should have experience in a related NHS role, good communication skills, and the ability to manage time effectively. This position offers a salary range of £27,485 to £30,162 per annum, pro rata, with potential for visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Experience working as an occupational therapy or physiotherapy assistant within NHS.
• Physically able to carry out therapeutic handling of patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing occupational therapy and physiotherapy interventions.
• Assess non-complex patients and plan discharges appropriately.
• Maintain up-to-date patient-related documentation.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work under guidance

Time management

Assessment of daily living equipment

Job description

Therapy Assistant Practitioner – University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Closing date: 28 January 2026

Scope: Expansion of the Integrated Front Door Therapy Team on the Emergency Floor, providing rapid and comprehensive assessment within an integrated physiotherapy and occupational therapy model.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing occupational therapy and physiotherapy interventions for patients assessed by the team.
• Assess non-complex patients, progress them and plan discharges appropriately, liaising with key personnel and outside agencies.
• Work under the direction and guidance of an occupational therapist or physiotherapist, with the ability to act independently but with immediate access to a therapist on site or by telephone/bleep.
• Use a minimal amount of clinical judgement and freedom to act within agreed protocols while supporting the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in a 7‑day rota including weekends and bank holidays within an 8am‑8pm service.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive and up‑to‑date patient‑related documentation in line with Trust and departmental policy and procedures (SOAP notes).
• Support therapists across the site in carrying out treatment programmes to develop independence with activities of daily living.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working as an occupational therapy or physiotherapy assistant worker or a related role within NHS health or social care.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven competency training in fitting and assessing daily living equipment, basic mobility, progression of mobility, stair assessment and exercise programme delivery.
• Physically able to carry out therapeutic handling of patients and good time management including punctuality and ability to prioritise caseload.
• Recognises own limitations and seeks advice and guidance from more experienced colleagues as appropriate.

Additional Information

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 per annum, pro rata.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Application: This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Applicants must meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including relevant skill and salary thresholds.