Job summary
Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner (0.59 WTE, 22 hours) - Hand therapy

An opportunity has arisen for a (0.59 WTE, 22 hours) Band 4 post within the Hand Therapy outpatient team. Are you enthusiastic and motivated, with a passion for helping patients regain use of their hand? Are you a flexible team player who is keen to learn? Do you possess a caring and empathetic nature and have strong communication skills? Then this exciting role could be for you.

The hand therapy team is a friendly team who work across three sites treating patients recovering from hand injuries, and conditions that affect the hands. We are a supportive team and you will have regular training and weekly supervision. Your role will include clinical (1:1 clinical assessments and facilitating groups) and non clinical duties such as stock taking, general housekeeping and administrative duties. The post will be based at PCH site.

Interviews for this role will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills effectively

Main duties of the job

• To undertake assessments and treatments for patients that have been screened by a Therapist and deemed appropriate for Therapy Assistant Practitioner intervention with case management advice available via indirect and direct contact with a registered therapist.
• To carry own caseload of non-complex patients assessing, according to competencies, and devising and implementing treatment programmes within a framework of protocols and/or competency.
• To work collaboratively within Multidisciplinary and Multi-agency teams with the aim of supporting timely discharge.
• To enable patients, their families and carers in the attainment of their rehabilitation goals by providing treatment programmes developed and monitored by Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in supervision.
• To deliver safe, efficient and effective patient focussed care in line with local standards.
• To be actively involved in the in-service training programme, including the mentoring and training of Band 2 and 3 therapy assistants and supporting students as required.
• To participate in the provision of 7-day services as required.
• To adhere to the Trusts values and behaviours.

About us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

Details
Date posted: 22 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 176-F-8246718
Job locations: Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Level 3 apprenticeship in health and social care (NVQ III)
• GCSE English and Maths - grade 9-4 or Functional skills English and Maths - level 2
• Evidence of having attended clinical training and how this has been put into practice

Desirable

• Relevant degree, e.g. level 5 foundation degree (healthcare related) sports therapy, sports science, rehabilitation science, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology
• A level in human biology

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience of working as a band 3 in a Therapy support worker role or student therapist role
• Comfortable using clinical and administrative IT systems as part of daily workflow

Desirable

• Experience of facilitating group-based activities and delivering education sessions to patients in a healthcare or community setting

Knowledge
Essential

• To have an in-depth knowledge of the roles of Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist within rehabilitation and the ability to support their interventions to promote patient independence and recovery
• To have an in-depth knowledge of rehabilitation
• To have an in-depth knowledge of the anatomy and physiology upper limb

Key Skills/Abilities
Essential

• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, accurate and timely patient documentation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to use verbal and non-verbal communication effectively, demonstrate active listening, and adapt communication styles to meet individual needs
• Ability to work autonomously, managing own workload and prioritising effectively.
• Sound knowledge of therapy-related equipment and the ability to assess, select and instruct others in its appropriate use

Aptitudes
Essential

• Demonstrates personal responsibility and accountability for own practice, with the confidence to work independently and the judgement to seek support or escalate concerns when appropriate
• Ability to support and promote the learning and development of patients, carers, colleagues and learners through teaching, coaching and role modelling
• Actively contribute to the team effort including service development

Other
Essential

• Willingness and ability to participate in 7-day services
• Be prepared to work across sites as and when required

Desirable

• Current full UK driving licence

Other
Essential

• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
• Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours
• Professional appearance and behaviour

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Support Worker Educator, Christie Devon, christie.devon@nhs.net

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.