Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner to support community rehabilitation and hospital avoidance initiatives. The role involves home-based assessments and delivering planned therapeutic activities within a multi-disciplinary team across Dudley borough.

The post is part-time (22.5 hours per week) in a 7-day service with various shift patterns. It offers a salary in the band 4 range and a strong emphasis on patient-centered care and home-based

Qualifications

• Foundation degree Health and Social Care or equivalent level 5 qualification or NVQ Level 3 Health + Social Care with equivalent clinical experience
• Significant experience of working as a therapy support worker or equivalent
• GCSE (A-C) – Maths and English or equivalent including functional skills level 2

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and efficient rehabilitation under supervision of qualified therapists to a caseload of adult patients with a variety of conditions requiring community rehabilitation.
• Carry out and progress rehabilitation programmes set by Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, working alone in patient homes.
• Carry out non-complex assessments within scope of practice as required to meet patient needs.

Skills

Therapy support experience

Education

Foundation degree Health and Social Care or equivalent level 5 qualification

NVQ Level 3 Health + Social Care

GCSE Maths and English (A-C)

Job description

Main area Therapy Assistant Practitioner Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (This is a 7 day service with various shift patterns) Job ref 253-1126-8396558

Site Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre Town Dudley Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

We are seeking a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner with a passion for hospital avoidance & community rehabilitation in peoples own homes.

The successful candidate will share in our vision of the ‘home first’ approach . You will have the opportunity to work in a large MDT to deliver a 2-hour response as part of the National Urgent Care Response targets . Our aim is to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and prevent avoidable Emergency Department attendances by stabilising patients within the place they call home.

The OBI team is a therapy service providing assessment and treatment to complex patients . The role will involve crisis response work within a patient's own home, and short-term rehabilitation . You will have experience in delivering therapeutic programmes of care in a patient's home, including, but not exclusively: exercise programmes, provision of equipment and enabling activities of personal and domestic daily living tasks. Knowledge of community services and an understanding of community urgent response pathways would be advantageous .

Within the team we have Occupational Thera pists, physiotherapists, nurses and medics . We work as part of a collaborative MDT to provide rapid assessment and intervention to people across the Dudley borough.

The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously in the community but will have support from seni or staff.

Please note this advert will close early if high volume of applicants is received.

Main duties of the job

To provide effective and efficient rehabilitation under the supervision of qualified therapists to a caseload of adult patients with a variety of conditions who require community rehabilitation.

To carry out and progress rehabilitation pr ograms set by Physiotherapists and Occupationa l Therapists, working alone in patient’s homes.

To carry out non-complex assessments within scope of practice as required meet the needs of the patient.

Working for our organisation

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see details in attached job description and person specification for main responsibilities and requirements for the role.

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

• Foundation degree Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification OR NVQ Level 3 Health + social Care with equivalent clinical experience
• Significant experience of working as a therapy support worker or equivalent
• GCSE (A-C) – Math's & English or equivalent including functional skills level 2

Knowledge and Training

• Able to demonstrate substantial experience in health and care settings, including in the relevant field of work.
• IT Training / knowledge
• Commitment to undertake appropriate training
• Good understanding of rehabilitation

Experience

• Core knowledge of clinical, technical and/ or scientific roles and responsibilities, including clinical risk assessment
• Relevant clinical experience eg community, falls, general rehab, elderly

Communication & Relationship Skills

• The ability to communicate clearly, respectfully, and effectively using a range of methods – written, verbal and non-verbal.
• Maintaining confidentiality and protection of data and overcoming physical, sensory, cognitive and language barriers to understanding
• Demonstrates the ability to provide and receive complex and sensitive information, including relating to service users. Judges the appropriate method of communication, ensuring information is provided in an accessible way.
• Actively listens and receives information, gives, and acts on feedback. Understands the communication needs of others and adapts communication style accordingly.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

• Able toprovidesafe,caring,and effectiveservices
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

Using AI for jobs applications:

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Caring for patients demands integrity, honesty, and accountability. We expect your application and participation to be authentic and a genuine reflection of your own experiences and values.

In line with UK Home Office rules, Band 2 clinical and non‑clinical roles, and Band 3 non‑clinical roles, are not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Non‑clinical roles at Agenda for Change Bands 7–9 that meet the required skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold are eligible for sponsorship.

The Trust will also accept applications from candidates who can evidence their existing right to work in the UK or who hold an alternative eligible visa.

RECRUITMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT

We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision making processes . On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome.

We are governed by the public sector equality duties and by our values of Care, Respect and Responsibility to ensure we eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other behaviour that is unlawful, undermines our core values and/or falls short of our Behaviour Framework. We want all of our staff to ‘call out’ any behaviour from colleagues, patients or visitors that constitutes the above and appropriate action be taken.

We will, at every opportunity, advance equality and inclusivity for all staff, at all levels within the organisation, by removing or minimising disadvantage, encouraging participation and taking all relevant steps to meet the needs of anyone who shares a protected characteristic. We will also foster good relations between persons who share a protected characteristic by tackling prejudice and promoting understanding at every opportunity.

We have staff Networks in place to help support staff experience of diverse staff groups and inform us on the actions, interventions and support what we need to put in place to improve the working lives and daily experiences of all colleagues and all teams. Anyone can join the networks and we take pride in having Allies as part of every network within the organisation.

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Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Please note, preference will be given to at risk employees.

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Application numbers

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy when we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Name Gemma Coleyshaw Job title Operational lead for community rehab services Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01384 323817 Additional information

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