Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Peterborough

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Part-time Therapy Assistant Practitioner (Band 4) for MSK Outpatients in Peterborough. The role is fixed term for 9 months, 24.75 hours per week, commencing during maternity leave.

The team operates across Peterborough City and Stamford Hospitals and offers a supportive, gym-equipped outpatient service. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a drive to develop professionally, and the ability to lead group

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Desire to improve and develop.
• Ability to lead group sessions independently.
• Ability to work both within a team and autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Treat MSK patients 1:1 and in group settings.
• Document clinical encounters.
• Stock taking, general housekeeping and administrative duties.
• Carry own caseload of non-complex patients under supervision and within protocols.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Group leadership

Team and autonomous work

Job description

Therapy Assistant Practitioner (B4) Role

Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatients

Fixed Term- 9 months ending12 May 2027

Job Overview

Due to an upcoming period of maternity leave, we have a rare opportunity to join our innovative MSK Outpatient team as a fixed term, part-time (24.75hrs) Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner.

The MSK team provides an outpatient service at Peterborough City and Stamford Hospitals. The team receives referrals from within the Hospital, providing a high-quality service utilising a fully equipped spacious gym.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with

• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• A desire to improve and develop
• Confidence to lead group sessions independently
• Ability to work both within a team and autonomously

Main duties

Your role will incorporate both clinical and non-clinical work across both sites

• Treating MSK patients 1:1 and in a group setting
• Documenting clinical encounters
• Stock taking, general housekeeping and administrative duties

You will receive weekly supervision and monthly protected CPD time, and get to enjoy working in a fun environment with a fantastic team.

Interviews for this role will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills effectively.

To undertake assessments and treatments for patients that have been screened by a Therapist and deemed appropriate for Therapy Assistant Practitioner intervention with case management advice available via indirect and direct contact with a registered therapist.

• To carry own caseload of non-complex patients assessing, according to competencies, and devising and implementing treatment programmes within a framework of protocols and/or competency.
• To work collaboratively within Multidisciplinary and Multi-agency teams with the aim of supporting timely discharge.
• To enable patients, their families and carers in the attainment of their rehabilitation goals by providing treatment programmes developed and monitored by Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in supervision.
• To deliver safe, efficient and effective patient focussed care in line with local standards.
• To be actively involved in the in-service training programme, including the mentoring and training of Band 2 and 3 therapy assistants and supporting students as required.
• To participate in the provision of 7-day services as required.
• To adhere to the Trusts values and behaviours.

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Maddy Lewis Job title: Highly Specialist Physiotherapist- Team Lead Email address: [e-mail]