Assistant Physiotherapy Practitioner | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £26,530 - £29,114 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 July 2025 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7284658/430-CC25-197A |
Summary
Assistant Physiotherapy Practitioner
Department: Therapies
Band 4 £26,530 - £29,114 per annum pro rata
Part-time 31 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Band 4 Assistant Physiotherapy Practitioner to join our experienced, dedicated and forward-thinking team at MKUH.
The role of the Assistant Physiotherapy Practitioner is to be primarily responsible for providing project, transformation and administrative and clinical support contributing to the development and promotion of perinatal pelvic health, both within the inpatient postnatal ward and outpatient settings.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who has existing experience within a physiotherapy and/or healthcare environment.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate the core values of the NHS and the establishment in which they work, reducing health inequalities and improving health outcomes for all.
For further information, please contact Chrissie Edley, PPHS Clinical Team Lead on 01908 995432 orchristine.edley@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview date: W/C 14th July 2025
You will work collaboratively with the Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapists & maternity staff to provide public health advice & support to women during their pregnancy & up to one year postnatally. The main focus will be to support women locally to improve the prevention, identification & treatment of "mild to moderate" pelvic floor dysfunction during and following birth & ultimately reduce the number of women living with pelvic floor dysfunction postnatally & in later life.
• To undertake specific highly skilled support work to assist the Physiotherapists in the treatment & rehabilitation of patients within the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team
• Assist with the provision of care to patients supported & supervised by a physiotherapist
• Accept patients referred by a Physiotherapist & hold responsibility for own caseload, mainly working without direct supervision but with regular liaison with the Therapist. At these times access to advice & support from a Therapist is available if required. All clinical work is routinely evaluated and monitored by a Physiotherapist on a regular basis
• To work under indirect supervision to independently give pre-defined advice to women in the maternity setting including discharge from physiotherapy
• To treat all patients according to set treatment protocols, monitor progression and make alterations as required, within agreed parameters
• To work in a variety of settings as appropriate to meet patient need (Inpatient / Outpatient / Community)
"We care we communicate we collaborate we contribute"
"Staff feel valued by their teams and supported by their managers, creating a truly inclusive environment" (NHS Staff Survey 2024).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free refreshments
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Clinical:
• To be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work.
Personal development:
• To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through completion of the competency and development pack and through evidence of continuous professional development activities and to maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.
Organisational:
• To ensure compliance with organisational, departmental and service policies and procedures.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Jul 2025