• Job Description

  Req#: C9430-25-0265?language=en&page=606&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Therapy Assistant Practitioner

  Department: Therapies

  Full-time, Band 4 £26,530 - £29,114 per annum

  Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

  Are you looking for a development opportunity or that next career challenge, then we have the role for you.

  Our Therapy Department is currently looking for an individual who has the appropriate qualifications as per the person specification and experience for a band 4 Assistant Practitioner post. This is a brand new role as part of our stroke therapy team.

  The focus on therapy interventions will be on supporting individuals back to independence and readiness for home.

  If you want to be part of a team shaping a different approach to therapy provision at MKUH and get job satisfaction from caring for others in a holistic, person centered approach and if you have the appropriate experience to work with these patients, an understanding of the importance of multi-disciplinary rehabilitation and can demonstrate a commitment to compassionate care, we would love to hear from you.

  For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Laura Sturgeon, Inpatient Therapy Service Lead on 01908 995418 or Laura.Sturgeon@mkuh.nhs.uk

  Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

  Interview date: Wednesday 21 May, 2025

  Main duties of the job

  The role will be inpatient based, working as part of a team of dedicated and skilled clinicians. You will be supported by the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to provide safe quality care to predominately patients who have had strokes. These patients can often be complex patients with a variety of background medical conditions. You may also be involved in assisting with home visits or patients on other wards as required.

  Previous experience in a healthcare setting is essential and experience of working with patients in a rehabilitation context will be an advantage. An ability to demonstrate a proactive flexible approach and be able to work well on own initiative is essential.

  • To clinically assess and progress/adapt treatment programmes of appropriate patients.
  • To developand implement treatment programmes for appropriate patients.
  • To monitorstock of equipment and ensure stock levels are maintained in the therapies department.
  • To provide supervision as required to Therapy Assistants and students.

  About us

  "We care we communicate we collaborate we contribute"

  MKUH staff scored highest for 'I look forward to coming to work' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

  You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

  • Free on-site parking
  • Free refreshments
  • Great flexible workingopportunities
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Lease car scheme
  • Generous annual leave and pension scheme
  • On site nursery (chargeable)
  • Extensive staff health and well-being programme

  Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

  Date posted

  25 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  430-CC27335A-A

  Job locations

  Inpatient Physiotherapy (Dept)

  Milton Keynes

  MK6 5LD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Clinical:

  • To undertake assessment, treatment and discharge of appropriate patients as delegated by registered physiotherapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist (OT), adhering to agreed departmental guidelines & protocols.

  Personal development:

  • To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and to maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.

  Organisational:

  • Liaison with teaching of therapeutic skills to other health care professionals, students and agencies e.g. social services.

  Please refer to the Job Description for further details

  MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

  We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

  MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

  By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

  Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Clinical:

  • To undertake assessment, treatment and discharge of appropriate patients as delegated by registered physiotherapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist (OT), adhering to agreed departmental guidelines & protocols.

  Personal development:

  • To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and to maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.

  Organisational:

  • Liaison with teaching of therapeutic skills to other health care professionals, students and agencies e.g. social services.

  Please refer to the Job Description for further details

  MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

  We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

  MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

  By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

  Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and knowledge

  Essential

  • Hold a Level 5 Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Diploma or Apprenticeship Qualification that was obtained whilst working in practice within Physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapy or other suitable level 5 or higher qualification such as a Sports Science degree
  • Suitable level of experience as demonstrated by a CPD portfolio to match the job description
  • Evidence of a good standard of education 5 GCSE's grade C and above or equivalent, including English and Math's

  Desirable

  • Willingness to complete Assistant Practitioner training provided by the Trust
  • Assistant Membership of professional body e.g. COT or CSP
  • Willingness to undertake training to meet competency framework
  • Have an understanding of electronic notes systems, and have good IT skills
  • Understanding of the scope of the role of the Assistant Practitioner in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development

  Experience

  Essential

  • Substantial previous experience in heath or social care setting/ NHS including rehabilitation/ reablement and multidisciplinary and/ or multi-agency working

  Desirable

  • Previous experience of working as an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy assistant
  • Experience of exercise prescription
  • Understand patients that are frail, elderly and have multi pathologies including mental health problems
  • Previous experience of independent caseload management

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to prioritise own workload appropriately and have excellent time management skills
  • Ability to accurately record clinical record in a timely and concise way within required documentation standards
  • Ability to be aware of clinical & non-clinical complications & risks.
  • Values the importance of multi-disciplinary and multi-professional working for improved patient experience and outcomes
  • Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

  Desirable

  • Understanding of audit and patient outcomes.

  Personal and people development

  Essential

  • Have an excellent attitude towards continuing personal and professional development
  • Ability to participate in the teaching and induction of newly appointed staff and students

  Desirable

  • Ability to supervise and delegate duties to junior member of the team

  Communication

  Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal, non-verbal and written

  Specific requirements

  Essential

  • Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
  • Be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Therapy department

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and knowledge

  Essential

  • Hold a Level 5 Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Diploma or Apprenticeship Qualification that was obtained whilst working in practice within Physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapy or other suitable level 5 or higher qualification such as a Sports Science degree
  • Suitable level of experience as demonstrated by a CPD portfolio to match the job description
  • Evidence of a good standard of education 5 GCSE's grade C and above or equivalent, including English and Math's

  Desirable

  • Willingness to complete Assistant Practitioner training provided by the Trust
  • Assistant Membership of professional body e.g. COT or CSP
  • Willingness to undertake training to meet competency framework
  • Have an understanding of electronic notes systems, and have good IT skills
  • Understanding of the scope of the role of the Assistant Practitioner in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development

  Experience

  Essential

  • Substantial previous experience in heath or social care setting/ NHS including rehabilitation/ reablement and multidisciplinary and/ or multi-agency working

  Desirable

  • Previous experience of working as an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy assistant
  • Experience of exercise prescription
  • Understand patients that are frail, elderly and have multi pathologies including mental health problems
  • Previous experience of independent caseload management

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to prioritise own workload appropriately and have excellent time management skills
  • Ability to accurately record clinical record in a timely and concise way within required documentation standards
  • Ability to be aware of clinical & non-clinical complications & risks.
  • Values the importance of multi-disciplinary and multi-professional working for improved patient experience and outcomes
  • Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

  Desirable

  • Understanding of audit and patient outcomes.

  Personal and people development

  Essential

  • Have an excellent attitude towards continuing personal and professional development
  • Ability to participate in the teaching and induction of newly appointed staff and students

  Desirable

  • Ability to supervise and delegate duties to junior member of the team

  Communication

  Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal, non-verbal and written

  Specific requirements

  Essential

  • Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
  • Be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Therapy department

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Inpatient Physiotherapy (Dept)

  Milton Keynes

  MK6 5LD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Inpatient Physiotherapy (Dept)

  Milton Keynes

  MK6 5LD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

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