Therapy assistant practitioner - Critical Care

ZeroAge; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a diverse health team at a leading NHS trust where you will support critically ill patients as a Therapy Assistant Practitioner. In this role, you'll implement rehabilitation programs, assist patients in their recovery, facilitate joint therapy sessions, and develop meaningful routines that improve patient independence and well-being. With comprehensive training and ongoing support, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality care across our critical care service, tailored to the needs of diverse patients.

Benefits

Training and professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working as a therapy support worker or in a healthcare setting is desirable.
• Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage with patients.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexible hours as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rehabilitation programmes to enhance patient recovery post-critical illness.
• Facilitate patient mobility and support daily living activities.
• Assist with cognitive assessments and set patient rehabilitation goals.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Level 2/GCSEs English and Maths

NVQ/QCF level 3 in healthcare or equivalent

Job description

Therapy assistant practitioner - Critical Care

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Job Summary

We have two exciting maternity cover opportunities for band 4 therapy assistant practitioners within our critical care therapy team at Queens Medical Centre.

Job Summary

We have two exciting maternity cover opportunities for band 4 therapy assistant practitioners within our critical care therapy team at Queens Medical Centre.

The role involves planning and delivering high quality, prescribed rehabilitation programmes to improve function and quality of life for people during and after a critical illness. You will be trained and supported by registered physiotherapists and occupational therapists. The role involves delivering joint treatment sessions with the registered staff. You will also deliver sessions independently following a prescribed treatment plan. Training will be provided to support your development to achieve competencies appropriate to this post.

NUH supports 7 day working and you will be required to work flexibly across 7days. Both posts are initially Monday-Friday until competencies are achieved. One will then be Sunday-Thursday, the other Tuesday-Saturday. One post is 0.9 WTE, the other full time.

Recent applicants need not apply again.

Main duties of the job

This role is primarily focused on supporting registered staff with the progression of rehabilitation of critically ill patients in the critical care setting.

The workload is heavily comprised of joint sessions which, for example, aim to:

• facilitate mobilisation of the patient (e.g. helping patient from lying to sitting, gaining independent sitting balance, sit to stand and hoist/standing transfers to the chair)
• enable participation in activities of daily living (e.g. washing, dressing and grooming)
• improve cognition, orientation and insight
• upper and lower limb rehabilitation
  
  

Independent Sessions May Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• cognitive assessment and rehabilitation
• goal setting
• liaising with the multi-disciplinary team to produce meaningful daily routines which include the patient's preferences
• in and out of bed cycling
• use of technology for therapeutic activity
• psychological support e.g. motivate patients to participate in therapy
• support activities for wellbeing and leisure
  
  

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the job role.

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!

Physiotherapy and OT services are part of the Therapies, Outpatients and Phlebotomy Directorate, within Specialist Clinical Services at NUH. We are a diverse team of AHPs and support staff, employing over 800 staff, who works together to deliver the high quality care we aspire to. Our HCPC registered AHP professionals comprise of physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, orthotists, prosthetists and speech and language therapists. We have a Chief AHP to lead us on our strategic direction, and many of the pathway leadership team have pathway AHP backgrounds to support our staff. There are also Practice Development Therapists to support career development for all.

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.

Details

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7221747

Job locations

QMC Campus

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Recent experience working in occupational therapy, physiotherapy or as a 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.

Although therapy is focussed on promoting patient independence where possible, the role may require assisting with washing, oral care, toileting and positioning. Due to the complex needs of our patient group, including cognitive and communication difficulties, the successful candidate will be patient and empathetic. The ability to build a rapport with a diverse patient population, and their families, will be essential to engage and motivate patients in their rehabilitation. This job will require you to work with inpatients; therefore, you will be required to wear the appropriate level of personal protective equipment (PPE).

There will also be a non-clinical aspect to this role, involving the use of computer systems and data entry, onward referrals, and calling patients/families as part of our follow up service. You will also be involved in service improvement projects within critical care.

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Recent experience working in occupational therapy, physiotherapy or as a 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.

Although therapy is focussed on promoting patient independence where possible, the role may require assisting with washing, oral care, toileting and positioning. Due to the complex needs of our patient group, including cognitive and communication difficulties, the successful candidate will be patient and empathetic. The ability to build a rapport with a diverse patient population, and their families, will be essential to engage and motivate patients in their rehabilitation. This job will require you to work with inpatients; therefore, you will be required to wear the appropriate level of personal protective equipment (PPE).

There will also be a non-clinical aspect to this role, involving the use of computer systems and data entry, onward referrals, and calling patients/families as part of our follow up service. You will also be involved in service improvement projects within critical care.

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.

Person Specification

Essential

Training and qualifications

• Level 2/GCSEs grade 4 or higher English and maths (Grade C or above prior to 2017) or equivalent Functional Skills
• NVQ/QCF level 3 in healthcare or equivalent relevant qualification e.g. A-level / BTEC
  
  

Desirable

• Foundation degree in Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working as a therapy support worker (band 3)
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary team
• Experience of working in a relevant healthcare setting
  
  

Desirable

• Previous B4 experience
  
  

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Able to communicate complex information with patients who have impaired communication abilities
• Able to empathise with and motivate others
  
  

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

• Demonstrate a responsible attitude/professional behaviour
• Able to work flexibly as part of a team
• Understanding the scope of practice as an Assistant Practitioner seeking help and direction when necessary
  
  

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
• Flexible and willing to adapt
  
  

Physical

Essential

• Able to undertake moving and handling procedures
• Experience using information technology (e.g. basic word processing skills).
  
  

Other

Essential

• Able to work over a 7-day schedule
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Able to work over a 7-day schedule
  
  

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

QMC Campus

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

QMC Campus

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

Employer's website

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

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

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• Industries

  Hospitals

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