Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner
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- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 27.5
- Hours / week
- 27.5
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
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Role summary
This role supports the fast-paced medical physiotherapy team at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, assisting with patient assessment, treatment, and discharge planning across various wards. The successful candidate will need clinical competence, a basic understanding of common medical conditions, and knowledge of physiotherapy's role in an acute setting. Strong team working skills and basic IT proficiency are essential. The department offers continuous professional development and in-service training.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £31,537 – £34,303 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
257216
Salary:
Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
Job closing date:
30/09/2026
Job Type:
Allied Health Professions
Location:
Victoria Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
27.5
Job posted date:
16/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Fife
Department:
Physiotherapy - Medical Team
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We are looking for an individual to support the busy, fast paced medical physiotherapy team at the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy with the assessment, treatment, and discharge planning of their patients. The team covers a variety of wards including cardiology, renal, medical and elderly medicine. The workload is varied, the pace is fast, and the day is always dynamic.
You will be expected to have or be working towards an SVQ level 3 in health sciences or be able to demonstrate clear evidence of relevant training and experience equivalent to this.
In addition to clinical competence and skills in assessment and treatment of patients within a clinical environment you will require a basic knowledge and understanding of common medical conditions encountered in the acute hospital setting. Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of the role of Physiotherapy and the Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner in the hospital will be required at interview. Evidence of k
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