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- Prif leoliad
- Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (Currently Monday to Friday, this may change to 7 day working)
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 389-25-7397864
- Cyflogwr
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Horton Park Health Centre
- Tref
- Bradford
- Cyflog
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 28/08/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr

Assistant Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 4
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Closing Date: 28/08/2025
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 01/09/2025
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 08/09/2025
Our team delivers anticipatory care to adults with multiple long-term conditions in a defined area, through referrals and case finding. We aim to reduce health inequalities, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, and help patients reach their full potential through a multidisciplinary, individualised approach.
You will work closely with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and other therapy assistants, providing effective therapy treatments in patients’ homes.
The successful applicant will have experience working with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, with an interest in delivering therapy within the community and supporting patients in their own homes.
As part of a multidisciplinary team with shared roles, you will help reduce admission risks and maximise patients’ potential. You will assess, evaluate, and treat complex patients while collaborating with health, social, and voluntary sector partners to deliver evidence-based care.
You will be supported by the MDT to develop your clinical skills through shadowing, competency-based training, and regular supervision. This will build your confidence and clinical reasoning, enabling you to work independently and manage your own caseload.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
To deliver a high standard of health care supporting both Occupational therapists and Physiotherapists, together with the wider MDT, to assess, plan and implement a range of therapeutic interventions to improve the physical, cognitive and functional ability, mood and well-being of patients.
To undertake assessments and treatments for both physiotherapy and occupational therapy independently.
There will be additional generic duties as directed by the wider MDT.
To facilitate safe and timely interventions.
To manage and prioritise own caseload delegated by qualified therapists / MDT evaluating and adapting interventions.
To contribute to team and service development.
To contribute to training and support to other team members and students.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly across the Keighley and Bradford bases as the service required.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please see attached job description and personal specification for full description of role, responsibilities and requirements.
Manyleb y person
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Therapy Assistant experience in an NHS Setting/ equivalent experience.
- Evidence to demonstrate own learning and to support experience
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of carrying out assessments and/or therapeutic interventions with people in an acute hospital setting
- Experience of assisting in the therapy provision for patients with complex and /or progressive conditions.
- Experience of lone working in the community setting
- Experience of practical training/supervision/appraisal and development of Band 2 therapy assistants
- Experience of data collection for audit as directed by qualified therapists
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good organisational and time management skills. Including caseload management of a delegated caseload.
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Team player, flexible, adaptable
- Be able to work effectively alongside all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to undertake home treatment sessions and environmental visits.
- Able to assess, monitor and review basic treatment plans.
- Able to use own initiative
Meini prawf dymunol
- IT and numeracy skills
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Knowledge of specific patient conditions & forms of therapy
- Have an understanding of Rehabilitation and the role of Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy.
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Degree Apprenticeship Healthcare Assistant Practitioner - Level 5 Foundation degree Successful candidates who do not have a foundation degree or equivalent in a relevant area will be required to work towards this.
Meini prawf dymunol
- GCSE Maths and English or Maths and English – level 2 functional skills
- NVQ Level 3 study or evidence of level 3 study or evidence of extensive clinical experience in a health and social care
- Courses with relevance to the job role.
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Jo Boyes
- Teitl y swydd
- Therapy Coordinator
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Samaira Ali Senior Occupational Therapist
Rhestr swyddi gyda Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust yn Proffesiynau Perthynol i Iechyd neu bob sector