Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Therapy Assistant Practitioner

The closing date is 08 February 2026

We have an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our established Integrated Discharge Team working at Doncaster Royal Infirmary. As part of our team you will play a vital role in providing high quality patient care whilst delivering the Trust's goals of reducing length of stay, improving admission avoidance and reducing avoidable readmissions.

• To provide therapy assessment and treatment of patients under the guidance of a qualified Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist
• To be responsible for the delivery of care within agreed guidelines and protocols
• To provide support for the overall Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy service needs
• To be the first point of contact for assessment from the Therapy Services when determined by the Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist
• To manage own caseload including ward management using comprehensive risk assessment/management under the guidance of a qualified Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist
• To carry out community visits including home visits and access visits
• To undertake specific clinical responsibilities or projects supporting the overall delivery of Therapy services.
• To participate in a 7 Day Service working roster

• Broad experience of working as a Band 3 Occupational Therapy /Physiotherapy Assistant
• Recent experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the members of the team
• Experience of carrying out a range of assessments independently
• Experience of assisting in ward management/organisation
• Experience of working in acute/ community settings

• Good communication and listening skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and use own initiative
• Ability to present information, written and orally, in a clear, accurate and logical manner
• Ability to empower others
• Ability to work within a team
• Ability to form good working relationships
• Ability to use own initiative
• Ability to take direction from others
• An understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and their carers
• Ability to initiate and sustain a purposeful professional relationship
• Ability to co-ordinate activity of other assistants including cover for wards.

• NVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support (or Care with relevant Physiotherapy Units)/Allied Health Professionals (Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy) or relevant health and social care qualification or equivalent or equivalent experience
• Portfolio evidence of relevant experience/ Continuing Professional Development in specialist fields
• Training courses relevant to post

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Pro Rata Per Annum