Therapy Assistant Practitioner (Surgery) - Band 4
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Boston and Base +1, PE21 9QSView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
5 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to appoint a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner within the Surgery Team at Pilgrim Hospital. Consideration will ...
The role requires the successful candidate to work as part of a team to manage a designated workload (within a scope of practice), maintain appropriate records, accept accountability and responsibility for their own actions. The post holder will need to be able to work autonomously, with close supervision/support from a qualified team member, and as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
There will be opportunities to engage in service developments and training and the post holder will assist with the supporting and skill development of Occupational Therapy staff including assistants, apprentices and students.
Support the Respiratory Team and work alongside Physiotherapists and other health care professionals.
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 house-keeping duties to support the Therapy service.
To work closely with MDT with treatment and safe discharge planning in a high - pressure environment.
Assessment and treatment that includes patients with a wide variety of conditions across Respiratory within a competency framework.
What should you do next?
Take a look at the job description, and if it sounds like the right fit, apply today! Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to join a great team in a supportive environment within a highly respected organisation. Your NHS needs you!
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.
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
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 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
- Demonstrated 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
- Demonstrated 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
- Demonstrated ability to complete appraisal objectives
- Ability to travel across county/sites
- Commitment to support the Trust Values
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
23 September 2026
Last checked
25 September 2026
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