Therapy Assistant Practitioner: HCOP team

The closing date is 02 March 2026

Working as a key member of the team providing direct clinical care to patients you will be required to undertake a competency framework as part of your training and induction, and be willing to work towards relevant qualifications that are appropriate to the role.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join the Physiotherapy Health Care of Older People (HCOP) team on a full time permanent contract – 37.5 hours week.

The core hours are Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm. The successful applicant will also be required to work on a rota system to cover weekends and bank holidays.

There is the expectation to work cross campus as we have HCOP beds on both city and QMC campus.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and conscientious team player with the ability to use their initiative, work flexibly and be self‑motivated, who can demonstrate excellent communication skills.

You must have a NVQ/QCF Level 3 in healthcare or an equivalent GCSE grades A‑C or equivalent in Maths and English. You must also have experience of working in therapies within a care setting at a band 3 level or equivalent.

• Have your own caseload and use clinical decision‑making tools to screen referrals, plan assessments and treatments to support discharge of patients under the supervision of a senior therapist.
• Work across OT and Physiotherapy within the HCOP team as a generic therapist.
• Promote wellbeing, safety and independence within essential activities of daily living, providing advice and treatment to the patient or their carers.
• Assess and provide a range of equipment to promote independence and refer onto appropriate services following discharge.
• Work closely with the MDT to discuss caseload management.
• Perform non‑clinical duties including general admin and housekeeping; opportunities to build leadership and management skills supervising band 2 assistants and band 3 therapy support workers.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team  are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world‑class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

In addition to the summary below, you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

The post is that of a Therapy Assistant Practitioner (TAP) providing assessments, treatment and discharge planning for geriatric patients under the supervision of a senior therapist.

The post holder will be required to work closely with the MDT to develop and execute rehabilitation programmes, as well as facilitate discharges with the support of senior staff.

• GCSE (A‑C) English/Maths or equivalent
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in healthcare or equivalent relevant qualification

• Significant experience of working as a therapy support worker (band 3)
• Understanding of concepts of rehabilitation
• Ability to deal with pressurised/unexpected situations
• Experience of working in a relevant healthcare setting

• Effective written, verbal and non‑verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate with patients who have impaired communication abilities
• Ability to empathise with and motivate others

• Demonstrate responsible attitude and professional behaviour
• Work flexibly as part of a team
• Problem‑solving skills and initiative

• Flexible and willing to adapt

• Understand moving and handling procedures
• Basic IT skills (e.g., word processing)

• Hours scheduled over 7 days involving weekend work

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for prior convictions.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts