Assistant Practitioner at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Bradford BD7 3EG, , United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Sep, 25

Salary

30162.0

Posted On

15 Aug, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Closing Date: 28/08/2025
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 01/09/2025
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 08/09/2025
Our team delivers anticipatory care to adults with multiple long-term conditions in a defined area, through referrals and case finding. We aim to reduce health inequalities, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, and help patients reach their full potential through a multidisciplinary, individualised approach.
You will work closely with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and other therapy assistants, providing effective therapy treatments in patients’ homes.
The successful applicant will have experience working with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, with an interest in delivering therapy within the community and supporting patients in their own homes.
As part of a multidisciplinary team with shared roles, you will help reduce admission risks and maximise patients’ potential. You will assess, evaluate, and treat complex patients while collaborating with health, social, and voluntary sector partners to deliver evidence-based care.
You will be supported by the MDT to develop your clinical skills through shadowing, competency-based training, and regular supervision. This will build your confidence and clinical reasoning, enabling you to work independently and manage your own caseload.
To deliver a high standard of health care supporting both Occupational therapists and Physiotherapists, together with the wider MDT, to assess, plan and implement a range of therapeutic interventions to improve the physical, cognitive and functional ability, mood and well-being of patients.
To undertake assessments and treatments for both physiotherapy and occupational therapy independently.
There will be additional generic duties as directed by the wider MDT.
To facilitate safe and timely interventions.
To manage and prioritise own caseload delegated by qualified therapists / MDT evaluating and adapting interventions.
To contribute to team and service development.
To contribute to training and support to other team members and students.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly across the Keighley and Bradford bases as the service required.
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people
We are one team
We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Please see attached job description and personal specification for full description of role, responsibilities and requirements

Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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