Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner

Physiotherapy, Band 4, Contract, 12 months (fixed term / secondment maternity leave cover). Rostered to work Monday‑Friday. Full time – 37.5 hours per week. Job ref 320‑CDCS‑3545. Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. Site: Samuel Johnson Community Hospital, Lichfield. Salary £26,530–£29,114 pro‑rata per annum. Closing date: 19 March 2025. Interview date: 2 April 2025.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust encourages applications from a diverse pool of talent and welcomes applicants from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme are in place.

Are you looking for an opportunity to work within physiotherapy in the hospital setting? We are looking for a motivated Therapy Assistant with a passion for acute care who wishes to enhance their skills to a Band 4 level. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing high‑quality care.

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• Support patient care in an in‑patient environment, working within the discharge and rehabilitation pathways.
  
• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative with caseload, mindful of wider team needs and workload.
  
• Motivate and encourage patients with physical needs to safely discharge to their previous place of residence.
  
• Work independently, demonstrating ability to manage admin duties; basic IT skills desirable.
  
• Assist with moving and handling of adults; recent experience in an inpatient care setting essential.
  

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• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
  
• On‑going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
  

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• We see on average 4,810 OP appointments a day.
  
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England with an average of 2,077 per week.
  
• An average of 1,115 patients are seen in A&E across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  
• UHDB is a research‑active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
  

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• Essential: NVQ Level III or equivalent qualification in Health & Social Care.
  
• Desirable: Evidence of relevant course attended.
  

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• Essential: Previous experience of working as an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy assistant.
  
• Evidence of working with rehab patients – inpatients.
  
• Evidence of working independently.
  
• Evidence of working in an NHS hospital (acute or community) setting.
  
• Desirable: Previous experience as an Assistant Practitioner role.
  
• Evidence of working across a 7‑day service.
  

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• Essential: Effective oral and written communication skills.
  
• Evidence of communicating difficult decisions with patients and families.
  

All correspondence relating to your application will be sent via the TRAC system. Please ensure you regularly check your emails, including junk/spam. Marks for DBS checks: most posts are subject to a DBS check, but a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position.

UK visa requirements apply for non‑UK nationals; please consult the UK Visas and Immigration guidelines to determine eligibility.

If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date; therefore it is advisable to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.