Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Therapies Outpatient Department
| Posting date: | 19 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,392 - £31,157 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 June 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, B31 2GH |
| Company: | The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8012320/303-8012320 |
Summary
A Vacancy at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Are you ready to take on an exciting new challenge as part of a dynamic Therapy Services support team?
Consider joining us as a Therapy Assistant Practitioner within Outpatient services and help us to deliver a high quality service to our patients.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside registered clinicians as part of a dedicated support team and be able to take an active role in the rehabilitation of patients.
The role will include supporting physiotherapists with the delivery of treatment for a wide range of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic post-operative patients. The successful candidate will lead rehabilitation classes and manage their own caseload, providing treatment to patients. The role has recently been extended to include an opportunity to work within the new hand therapy service assisting in clinics and with splinting and rehabilitation.
The role will mostly be based at our state of the art College Green facilities. These were purpose built in 2023 and provide the latest in rehabilitation environment and equipment.
You will need to be an excellent communicator and motivator, be adaptable, and have experience of dealing with patients.
Alongside your clinical caseload you will expected to take on non-clinical duties as required.
You will work in Therapy Outpatient services within a team of qualified and support staff to provide excellent care to the patients accessing our services. Following all appropriate training you will be responsible for managing your own caseload, providing treatment to patients with a variety of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions, as delegated by a registered therapist. You will assess patient progress and modify treatment programmes as necessary. The role will also involve leading rehabilitation classes.
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information about the role.
This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Jun 2026
Are you ready to take on an exciting new challenge as part of a dynamic Therapy Services support team?
Consider joining us as a Therapy Assistant Practitioner within Outpatient services and help us to deliver a high quality service to our patients.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside registered clinicians as part of a dedicated support team and be able to take an active role in the rehabilitation of patients.
The role will include supporting physiotherapists with the delivery of treatment for a wide range of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic post-operative patients. The successful candidate will lead rehabilitation classes and manage their own caseload, providing treatment to patients. The role has recently been extended to include an opportunity to work within the new hand therapy service assisting in clinics and with splinting and rehabilitation.
The role will mostly be based at our state of the art College Green facilities. These were purpose built in 2023 and provide the latest in rehabilitation environment and equipment.
You will need to be an excellent communicator and motivator, be adaptable, and have experience of dealing with patients.
Alongside your clinical caseload you will expected to take on non-clinical duties as required.
You will work in Therapy Outpatient services within a team of qualified and support staff to provide excellent care to the patients accessing our services. Following all appropriate training you will be responsible for managing your own caseload, providing treatment to patients with a variety of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions, as delegated by a registered therapist. You will assess patient progress and modify treatment programmes as necessary. The role will also involve leading rehabilitation classes.
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information about the role.
This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Jun 2026
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