Therapy Assistant Practitioner (PT&OT) | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 29 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 Per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 September 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG5 1PB |
| Company: | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7335552/164-7335552 |
Summary
These posts of Therapy Assistant Practitioner (TAP) will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide appropriate assessment, treatment and discharge planning for patients under the supervision of a senior clinicians such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
This is a static post on the trauma wards at QMC.
Significant competency based training and supervision will be delivered by registered PT & OT staff on the trauma wards.
A passion for the trauma case load is required as is a commitment to true team working and a positive outlook.
Please see the job description and person specification for full details of the role.
In this role you will process referrals, undertake assessments and treatment using clinical decision making tools to interpret this assessment information and plan treatment/discharge planning accordingly under the supervision of registered clinicians.
The Therapy Assistant Practitioner will work across Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. Their role will be to integrate rehabilitation into all interactions with patients to optimise their recovery. This will include utilising varying motivational tools, equipment and technology throughout the day; appropriate training and supervision will be provided to facilitate this.
The role will require the post holder to lead both individual and group sessions such as education or exercise classes. The post holder will frequently work independently to promote wellbeing, safety and independence within essential activities of daily living, by providing instruction, advice and treatment to the patient and/or their carers. The main aim of the role is to provide rehabilitation intensity to maximise patient outcomes and recovery and support the multidisciplinary team in facilitation of a safe transition from hospital.
With over 20,000 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 at NUH. We 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.
This is a very exciting time to become part of the Rehabilitation team at NUH . We are looking for ambitious and dedicated people to join us on this journey.
These static therapy posts are to provide our patients with the best possible care and outcomes as well as set a new standard for rehabilitation.
The post of a TAP will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide appropriate assessment, treatment and discharge planning for patients under the supervision of senior clinicians.
See attached Job description and personal specification for full details.
This advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025
This is a static post on the trauma wards at QMC.
Significant competency based training and supervision will be delivered by registered PT & OT staff on the trauma wards.
A passion for the trauma case load is required as is a commitment to true team working and a positive outlook.
Please see the job description and person specification for full details of the role.
In this role you will process referrals, undertake assessments and treatment using clinical decision making tools to interpret this assessment information and plan treatment/discharge planning accordingly under the supervision of registered clinicians.
The Therapy Assistant Practitioner will work across Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. Their role will be to integrate rehabilitation into all interactions with patients to optimise their recovery. This will include utilising varying motivational tools, equipment and technology throughout the day; appropriate training and supervision will be provided to facilitate this.
The role will require the post holder to lead both individual and group sessions such as education or exercise classes. The post holder will frequently work independently to promote wellbeing, safety and independence within essential activities of daily living, by providing instruction, advice and treatment to the patient and/or their carers. The main aim of the role is to provide rehabilitation intensity to maximise patient outcomes and recovery and support the multidisciplinary team in facilitation of a safe transition from hospital.
With over 20,000 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 at NUH. We 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.
This is a very exciting time to become part of the Rehabilitation team at NUH . We are looking for ambitious and dedicated people to join us on this journey.
These static therapy posts are to provide our patients with the best possible care and outcomes as well as set a new standard for rehabilitation.
The post of a TAP will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide appropriate assessment, treatment and discharge planning for patients under the supervision of senior clinicians.
See attached Job description and personal specification for full details.
This advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025