Therapy Assistant Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and flexible individual to join a friendly and dynamic therapy service at Lewisham and Greenwich Trust, based in the inpatient physiotherapy department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The role involves providing therapy intervention to patients in acute hospital wards, working under the supervision of qualified therapy staff. The Assistant Practitioner will carry out a full episode of care from assessment to discharge for a designated clinical caseload and assist with administration and clerical duties. A comprehensive in-service training programme and support for continuous professional development are provided.
Essential criteria
- Evidence of study to or attainment of NVQ Level III, relevant qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Experience of working clinically in physiotherapy / occupational therapy service
- o Experience of working in community
- o IT experience
Desirable criteria
- Community and acute experience
- o Working in a care environment
- o Knowledge of basic principles of rehabilitation
- o Able to use computer databases and complete patient records electronically
- o Able to supervise staff
- Understanding of care pathways and key issues for Trust
- Qualifications & Training
- Evidence of study to or attainment of NVQ Level III, relevant qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Experience of working clinically in physiotherapy / occupational therapy service
- o Experience of working in community
- o IT experience
- Community and acute experience
- o Working in a care environment
- o Knowledge of basic principles of rehabilitation
- o Able to use computer databases and complete patient records electronically
- o Able to supervise staff
- Understanding of care pathways and key issues for Trust
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Therapy Assistant Practitioner
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and flexible individual to join a friendly and dynamic service at Lewisham and Greenwich Trust. The role will be based in the inpatient physiotherapy department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH).
You will need to be enthusiastic and willing to develop your assessment and treatment skills.
The post will provide therapy intervention to patients in the acute hospital wards, according to the rotation assigned.
The Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner will work under the supervision of qualified Therapy staff, providing assessment and treatment programmes for patients in the in hospital. This will include working in a wide variety of settings including the ward, the inpatient gym and activities of daily living suites.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job The Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner is able to carry out a full episode of care from assessment to discharge, for a specified and designated clinical caseload identified by a qualified clinician.
The post holder will assist in the administration and clerical duties for the team and department.
A comprehensive in-service training programme is provided and we support staff in continual professional development.
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