Assistant Physiotherapy Practitioner
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Huddersfield, HD3 3EA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9372-26-0064 |
Summary
The numbers in brackets refer to national Occupational Standards (www.skillsforhealth.org.ok) and can be used as evidence towards educational awards Clinical Duties Following appropriate clinical skills training and assessment of competence in the workplace, supported by theoretical knowledge, the post holder will be able to undertake the following duties: Analysis, Problem Solving & Service Planning Act within the limits of your competence and authority (GEN63)e. work to competencies & local protocols and understand local communication networks. This includes making judgments around what may or may not be significant changes in a patients condition, involving observation and engagement skills and whether or not to report to a registered practitioner. This may involve recognition and appropriate response to emergency situations and outcomes from tests. Form a professional judgement of an individuals health condition (CHS118)e. undertake assessment or reassessment of an individual to protocols and guidelines and formulate an appropriate treatment plan. Able to make a judgement of an individuals progress and act within protocols to problem solve. E.g. assesses a patient following removal of POP post fracture of the wrist or ankle and begins a rehabilitation programme to restore function. Whilst identifying patients who are required to be seen; due to complications, by a qualified member of staff Patient Care (Plans & Implements Therapeutic Activities) Perform hand hygiene to prevent the spread of infection (IPC2)e. ensure full compliance with local hand hygiene policy. Determine a treatment plan for an individual (CHS41) following assessment to protocols. Plan activities, interventions and treatments to achieve specified health goal (CHS44) following protocols and within the scope of the assistant physiotherapy practitioner role, seeking advice appropriately. Assist the qualified members of the team to implement healthcare activities (GEN8): e.g. Assisting registered practitioners in the delivery of therapy and rehabilitation programme Contributes to care planning and review (AG2)e. make changes to interventions and treatments after reviewing patients based on established knowledge and skills and following protocols. Also includes attendance at case conferences and meetings when reports will be made to registered practitioners and referral on to other agencies. Contribute to the discharge of an individual into the care of another service (GEN17) Implement rehabilitation programmes and treatments with individuals who have pain, restricted movement/mobility or loss of function secondary to musculoskeletal pain or injury (CHS135) Implement rehabilitation programmes for individuals to restore optimum movement, strength and function (CHS137)e. carry out intervention following agreed protocols Assist in the implementation of programmes and treatment 1:1 or in a group environment independently and alongside qualified members of staff. (CHS136) Assist in delivering advice and exercise sessions to patients suffering from pregnancy related pain. (CHS138) Implement individualised care plans to meet the needs of children and young people (CS6) Develop activities and materials to enable individuals to achieve specified functional goals (CHS156) Provide advice and information to individuals on how to manage their own condition (GEN14)e. support patients with self-care and self-management of their condition. This may be carried out individually or in groups. rovide advice and information to children and young people and those involved in their care on how to manage their own condition (CS30) Monitor and manage the environment and resources during and after clinical/therapeutic activities (GEN7): including participation in infection control procedures when preparing and cleaning clinical areas, and undertake responsibility for stock control (including monitoring & ordering) of clinical & non clinical supplies. Freedom to Act Carry out and provide feedback on specific plan of care activities (HSC25) i.e. act on own initiative when delivering patient care, mechanisms in place for supervision/ reference when needed. Follows standard operating procedures (competencies). Exercise a degree of autonomy depending upon the complexity and risk of procedures being undertaken. Plans straightforward tasks and works guided by standard operating procedures and agreed protocols. Form a professional judgment of an individuals health (CHS118)e. make judgments requiring a comparison of options within protocols. Communication Promote effective communication with, for and about individuals (HSC31)e. patients, other team members and other services/agencies in a manner appropriate to the setting and the individuals needs. This may involve adapting methods to overcome barriers to understanding. Communication may be verbal, written or electronic. Communicate with, and complete records for individuals (HSC21)e. maintain contemporaneous medical records (written & electronic) in line with Trust policy. This includes the ability to take accurate referral information. Relate to & interact with individuals (HSC233) using encouragement, sensitivity, support and interventions as necessary. Maintain effective communication with your team and others you come into contact with. Able to give appropriate feedback to referrers as to the relevance of and response to the referral. Communicate with all patients, and those involved in their care (CS1) by establishing the most effective methods of communication and enabling all to participate in communication. Comply with legal requirements for patient/client confidentiality (HSCD5). 3.2 Professional Duties Store and retrieve information (CfA105)g. New Patient Registration and use of database e.g. SystmOne to support audits/surveys/patient recall. Prepare for and participate in quality audits (M&L14) Contribute to and carry out quality audits as necessary. Contribute to the development of organisational policy and practice (BA3)e. make recommendations to implement practice development plan and raise the standards of practice delivery. Ensure your own actions, support the equality, diversity, rights and responsibilities of individuals (HSC234): Staff should ensure that their actions support the aim of the Trust/Practice in ensuring that all patients are protected from significant harm, abuse and neglect, within the framework of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Provide supervision to other individuals (GEN35)e. Demonstrates own activities to new or less experienced employees and demonstrates own duties to new staff or agency staff. May be responsible for supervising the work of other lower grade assistant physiotherapists. Facilitate individual learning and development (LLUK L7.2010) including orientation and non-clinical induction of new staff members and students Make sure your actions contribute to a positive and safe working culture (ENTO WRV1): Staff must be aware of and adhere to the provisions of the health and safety at work act and to ensure their own safety and the safety of colleagues and patients.