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Job summary

Main area
James Cook Cancer Institute & Speciality Medicine Services L3
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
328-JCSM-7151117
Employer
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The James Cook University Hospital
Town
Middlesbrough
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/07/2025 23:59

Employer heading

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Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner

Band 4

Job overview

Band 4 Physiotherapy  Assistant Practitioner - Acute Oncology and Haematology

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner to join the acute Oncology and Haematology therapy Team. The integrated therapy team provides physiotherapy and occupational therapy to the acute Oncology and Haematology wards within James Cook University Hospital.

This post would suit an experienced band 2 or 3 assistant looking to progress to band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner. 

The acute Oncology and Haematology therapy team consists of Physiotherapists,  Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioner and Therapy Assistant. 

Main duties of the job

  • To undertake highly skilled work, support the physiotherapists in providing an effective and efficient physiotherapy service within the framework of clinical governance.
  • To work under supervision and independently in order to facilitate effective treatment of patients within the service.
  • To carry out basic assessments of non-complex patients as delegated by the physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
  • To accept patients delegated by a therapist and be responsible for the delivery of patient care. To use clinical judgement and freedom, within the scope of practice and be able to work independently and flexibly without direct supervision but to receive access to regular supervision from a Registered physiotherapist.

Working for our organisation

Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff.  This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills.  You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

•    Your Leadership Impact
•    Leading Your Team to Success
•    Service Improvement for Beginners
•    Developing your Service Improvement Skills 

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
 
•    Explore leadership within the NHS
•    Promote Trust values and behaviours
•    Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills 
•    Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.  

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria
  • Minimum English Language and Maths GCSE Level C (or equivalent)
  • Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence working in the NHS
  • Evidence of MDT working
  • Substantial previous experience of working as AHP Band 2/3 in the NHS
Desirable criteria
  • Substantial physiotherapy assistant experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to demonstrate good judgement skills in determining the best course of action when problem solving
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative to respond appropriately to changing situations
  • Good understanding of the structure, policies, priorities and format of the NHS
  • Practical and theoretical knowledge of patient conditions and treatment within relevant specialty
  • Ability to work independently but also under supervision
  • Basic IT skills
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of relevant national guidelines and standards

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Committed to excellent patient care
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to act appropriately in distressing or emotional circumstances

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Hannah Whittle
Job title
Senior Specialist Physiotherapist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07407819006
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