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The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Therapy Assistant Practitioner

The closing date is 18 September 2026

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Job summary

37.5 Hours, Fixed Term for 12 months

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person to join the Intermediate Care rehabilitation team.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team to aid enablement and provide rehabilitation to patients across the Rotherham Borough. The team includes physiotherapists, occupational therapists, specialist mental health occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and therapy support workers.

The team works closely with a wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) of social workers, nurses, doctors, Unit managers, care and enabling staff and voluntary sector.

The successful candidate will hold their own caseload as well as supporting qualified staff to provide therapy for their patients throughout their time within intermediate care. The post holder will be provided with support to develop and build on competencies within the clinical setting.

The successful candidate needs to be able to work autonomously and as part of the MDT. They need to have good communication skills both verbally and non-verbally. They need to be comfortable performing personal care tasks for patients and comfortable working with patients who have complex physical, emotional and psychological challenges.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will require a flexible approach. Excellent team working, organisational and time management skills are essential.

To undertake initial clinical assessment of rehabilitation patients.

To progress and modify treatments up to level of discharge, following training and guidance from qualified physiotherapy and occupational therapy staff.

Directly provide treatment/ rehabilitation to a patient or group of patients.

Assessment for and delivery of treatment/rehabilitation packages of care

Assess the environment and educate the patient as necessary as part of assessment. To include assessment of a patients own home.

Supervision and assessment of patient/s undertaking a therapy/rehabilitation programme, including activities of daily living

Assisting in the personal care needs of patients as required

Identify and assess equipment suitability and provide instruction.

To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out duties, adhere to Trust and departmental policy and ensure the safe use of equipment by others through teaching and training.

To be responsible for maintaining own competency and self-development through Active involvement in the PDR process.

Maintaining awareness and up to date knowledge as appropriate for specialist area.

Maintenance and development of clinical skills and apply knowledge of evidence-based practice within designated areas.

To support with clinical audit and service development where appropriate

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

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Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9165-26-08-024

Job locations

Woodside Building

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2TY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace
• Understanding of the risk assessment process
• Understanding of the role of the Assistant Practitioner within rehabilitation
• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care
• Able to recognise when guidance and support is required
• Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation

Experience

Essential

• Recent and relevant experience within a rehabilitation or re-ablement setting including community
• Experience of working within a multi professional team

Analytical and Judgement

Essential

• Ensures the collection of data in order to inform decision making within the service

Desirable

• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and that of others

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant foundation degree or NVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Care or equivalent with higher level knowledge and experience of IMC and therapy intervention.
• Knowledge of specific patient conditions, stroke, parkinsons, falls, #NOF.
• GCSE English & Maths (or equivalent), Grade C/Level 4 or above
• Willingness to undertake training to meet competency framework.
• Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Desirable

• Otago/postural stability instructor or other recognised exercise based training qualification.

Planning and Organising

Essential

• Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload, delegate and meet required timescales
• Responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations

IT Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates skills & ability in use of computer packages on a regular basis

Communication and Relationships

Essential

• Able to present and receive information within a multi professional team.
• Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients/clients, Relative/carers and staff.
• Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt skills to ensure effective communication at all levels

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace
• Understanding of the risk assessment process
• Understanding of the role of the Assistant Practitioner within rehabilitation
• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care
• Able to recognise when guidance and support is required
• Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation

Experience

Essential

• Recent and relevant experience within a rehabilitation or re-ablement setting including community
• Experience of working within a multi professional team

Analytical and Judgement

Essential

• Ensures the collection of data in order to inform decision making within the service

Desirable

• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and that of others

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant foundation degree or NVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Care or equivalent with higher level knowledge and experience of IMC and therapy intervention.
• Knowledge of specific patient conditions, stroke, parkinsons, falls, #NOF.
• GCSE English & Maths (or equivalent), Grade C/Level 4 or above
• Willingness to undertake training to meet competency framework.
• Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Desirable

• Otago/postural stability instructor or other recognised exercise based training qualification.

Planning and Organising

Essential

• Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload, delegate and meet required timescales
• Responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations

IT Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates skills & ability in use of computer packages on a regular basis

Communication and Relationships

Essential

• Able to present and receive information within a multi professional team.
• Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients/clients, Relative/carers and staff.
• Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt skills to ensure effective communication at all levels

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

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Woodside Building

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2TY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Woodside Building

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2TY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Simon Clarke

[email protected]

07471142684

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9165-26-08-024

Job locations

Woodside Building

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2TY

United Kingdom

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