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Go back South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Physiotherapy Assistant PractitionerThe closing date is 18 July 2025Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner - Acute Oncology and Haematology An opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner to join the acute Oncology and Haematology therapy Team. The integrated therapy team provides physiotherapy and occupational therapy to the acute Oncology and Haematology wards within James Cook University Hospital. This post would suit an experienced band 2 or 3 assistant looking to progress to band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner. The acute Oncology and Haematology therapy team consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioner and Therapy Assistant. Main duties of the jobTo undertake highly skilled work, support the physiotherapists in providing an effective and efficient physiotherapy service within the framework of clinical governance. To work under supervision and independently in order to facilitate effective treatment of patients within the service. To carry out basic assessments of non-complex patients as delegated by the physiotherapists and occupational therapists. To accept patients delegated by a therapist and be responsible for the delivery of patient care. To use clinical judgement and freedom, within the scope of practice and be able to work independently and flexibly without direct supervision but to receive access to regular supervision from a Registered physiotherapist. About usLeadership and Improvement TrainingSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions: o Your Leadership Impacto Leading Your Team to Successo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skills The leadership and improvement programme aims to:o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role. After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Job responsibilitiesPlease see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person SpecificationQualifications & TrainingMinimum English Language and Maths GCSE Level C (or equivalent) Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care ExperienceEvidence working in the NHS Evidence of MDT working Substantial previous experience of working as AHP Band 2/3 in the NHS Substantial physiotherapy assistant experience Knowledge and SkillsAbility to demonstrate good judgement skills in determining the best course of action when problem solving Ability to demonstrate initiative to respond appropriately to changing situations Good understanding of the structure, policies, priorities and format of the NHS Practical and theoretical knowledge of patient conditions and treatment within relevant specialty Ability to work independently but also under supervision Basic IT skills Knowledge of relevant national guidelines and standards Personal AttributesCommitted to excellent patient care Ability to act appropriately in distressing or emotional circumstances Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer nameSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust#J-18808-Ljbffr