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

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
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hannah Whittle
- Job title
- Senior Specialist Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07407819006
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