Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Paediatrics - Band 4
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Lincoln, LN2 5QYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
21 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to appoint a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner within the Paediatric team. With good MDT working and our friend...
To work with a degree of autonomy and as part of a team manage a designated workload, maintaining appropriate records, within a scope of practice and accept accountability and responsibility for own actions.
To undertake support work in the rehabilitation of defined patients within the caseload and provide treatment in line with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy guidelines.
To accept patients within a scope of practice and carry as own patient caseload.
To evaluate patient's progress and use own judgement to make amendments to the treatment programme within their scope of practice.
To undertake administrative and some housekeeping duties to support the Therapy service.
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service
Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Qualifications
Essential
- 2 A level's or equivalent Level 3 qualification in a subject relevant to the post
- GCSE English and Maths - Grade 4-9 or equivalent
- Relevant Level 5 qualification (Diploma level) or equivalent e.g. Foundation degree, HNC. Or agreement to work towards
Desirable: - ECDL or equivalent; - Other related Healthcare qualifications
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience as a senior therapy assistant or senior health care support worker or equivalent in hospital or community
- Experience of collecting/recording information on paper and computer systems.
- Experience of using good service user relations and effective communication skills including face to face, telephone and written.
Desirable: - Experience of working as a therapy assistant practitioner; - Experience of working under pressure; - Experience of leading and developing group work
Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team and without direct supervision
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of Therapy.
- Demonstrate professional behaviour.
- Evidence of personal development in previous employment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Evidence of prioritisation skills and good organisational skills
- IT Skills - digitally literate.
- Proven ability to use initiative and recognise own limitations knowing when to seek further assistance.
- Demonstrate resilience and emotional intelligence
- Ability to demonstrate non-discriminatory and inclusive practice
- Caring and compassionate.
Desirable: - Supportive communication skills with people experiencing language impairment
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Good attendance record.
- Willingness to undertake further training and learn new skills.
- Demonstrate ability to complete appraisal objectives.
- Ability to travel across county/sites by being a car driver.
- Commitment to support the Trust Values.
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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