Assistant Practitioner - Band 4
| Posting date: | 23 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,712.00 to £29,494.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26712.00 - £29494.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 October 2025 |
| Location: | Calne, SN11 8BN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0279-25-1675 |
Summary
As a Assistant Practitioner Band 4 we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated:
- Competitive Pay & Pension:
- Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide to share insights and develop leading care practices.
- Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and premium offers at national supermarkets, well-known retailers, and indulgent treats like Virgin Experience Days through our Reward Gateway.
- Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, offering access to counsellors, career coaching, legal advice, and more.
- Flexible Pay Options: Use Wagestream to track your earnings and access your wages as you need them, without worrying about high-interest loans or overdrafts.
- Learning & Development: Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England. Access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities to help you grow.
- Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas to improve services, and stay informed through regular updates from our leadership team.
Essential
2 Year Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care
Dealing with distressed patients/clients regularly
Regular VDU usage
Ability to concentrate on complex/demanding tasks.
Ability to work as a team member.
Ability to deliver patient focused care.
Ability to recognise own limitations.
Typing / data inputting skills
Good communication skills written, numerical and verbal including where there will be barriers to understanding.
Physical skills to manually handle patients and use appropriate lifting aids.
Undertake specific specific clinical and therapy skills e.g. taking blood pressure, rehabilitation programs.
Basic understanding of rehabilitation and its application e.g. personal care skills, leisure work
Current full UK driving license and use of a car during working hours
Ability to cope under pressure.
Desirable
NVQ 4 or equivalent experience or qualification
Other requirements:
Driven to achieve
Self-motivated
Good time management