Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Bolton, BL2 2JW
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
Are you keen to work in a Multidisciplinary Community Therapy Service, helping patients work towards their personalised goals? If so, we have a brilli...
As a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner you will be independently assessing and treating patients and managing your own caseload.
Working as part of a team whilst also being an autonomous worker, you will help patients achieve their personalised goals.
Carry out specific care and treatment interventions and adjust/develop as indicated with supervision as required from qualified staff in a variety of settings.
Supervising Junior staff as appropriate.
The successful post holder will work across a variety of disciplines, contributing to the assessment, planning and implementation of treatment and interventions to provide the care and rehabilitation of patients.
You will be a key player in providing assessment, personalised care planning and management of care to patients who may require intensive home support as an alternative to hospital care.
You will have the skills to progress and discharge patients from the service under in direct supervision of a registered therapist as required.
Please see job description for full detail.
The role will be part of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Instructors and Assistant Practitioners.
The service is part of the Neighbourhood model and has 6 bases across Bolton.
Our service plays a key role in supporting the NHS 10 year plan with a focus on 'hospital to community', from analogue to digital and from treatment to prevention.
Qualifications
Essential
- Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree in Health and social care
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in community or hospital settings within the NHS
- Experience of providing therapeutic interventions to individuals and groups and adapting as required.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Previous experience working within the AHP services
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Community Therapy service
- Previous experience of working as a band 3 or higher, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy assistant
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to recognise own limitations and seek advice from qualified staff as required
- Ability to teach practical skills to patients and tailor according to their individual requirements.
- Ability to progress and adapt patient treatment according to clinical presentation
- Ability to work flexibly and under pressure to meet the demands of the service
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of confidentiality, dignity and respect.
- Basic understanding of relevant medical conditions and appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Knowledge of how disability/impairment affects function.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel around the footprint of the Neighbourhoods to meet service and patient needs
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service and patients
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
18 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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