Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham is looking for a Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join their Occupational and Physiotherapy teams. This role involves supporting patients in the elective orthopaedic pathway and handling administrative tasks. Candidates should have NVQ level 3 in healthcare and be able to work well under pressure. The position offers a chance for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a therapy support worker is desirable.
• Must be able to work flexibly within a team.
• Experience using information technology is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients in the elective orthopaedic pathway.
• Manage patient flow and assist with transfers.
• Maintain and order stock consumables for therapy teams.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English and Maths - Level 4 or Grade C

NVQ/QCF level 3 in healthcare

Job description

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Therapy Assistant Practitioner

The closing date is 12 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our existing Occupational and Physiotherapy teams working in the Nottingham Treatment Centre on the QMC Campus. The postholder will see patients in the elective orthopaedic pathway.

Some clerical and administration tasks will also be undertaken (e.g. keeping records, filing, photocopying). The post holder will be expected to work independently, and training will be provided to support development towards competencies appropriate to this post.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience as a therapy or rehabilitation assistant in an NHS or care setting.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for assessment and treatment of patients in the elective orthopaedic pathway at the Treatment Centre. Including management of patient flow through surgical day case and surgical short stay units; pre-operative assessment, provision of walking aids and other equipment, fitting of lower limb braces, mobility assessments and liaison with MDT.

Involvement in assessment and treatment of post-operative elective hand patients which may include fabrication of splinting following appropriate training.

Responsible for maintaining and ordering stock consumables for both physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams at the treatment centre.

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!

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.

Job responsibilities

In addition to the below summary, please familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Recent experience working as an OT, physiotherapy or critical care support worker is desirable, but not essential.

This role can be physically demanding and involves direct patient care in support of and under the supervision of registered staff, including assisting with patient transfers, mobilisation and limb focussed exercise plans.

This job will require you to work with inpatients; therefore you will be required to wear the appropriate level of PPE when required.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths - Level 4 or Grade C or equivalent
• NVQ/QCF level 3 in healthcare or equivalent relevant qualification

Experience

• Significant experience of working as a therapy support worker (band 3)
• To have an ability to deal with pressurised/unexpected situations
• To have experience of working in a relevant healthcare setting

Communication & Relationship Skills

• To have effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• To have an ability to communicate with patients who have impaired communication abilities
• To have the ability to empathise with and motivate others

Analytical & Judgement

• To be able to demonstrate a responsible attitude/professional behaviour
• To have the ability to work flexibly as part of a team
• To demonstrate problem solving skills and be able to work on own initiative

Planning & Organisation

• To be flexible and willing to adapt

Physical

• To be able to undertake moving and handling procedures
• To have experience of using Information Technology (e.g. basic word processing skills)

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.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts