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South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Practitioner

The closing date is 13 November 2026

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Job summary

• Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information.

We are looking to recruit an Assistant Practitioner into our South Tyneside Wheelchair Service to work alongside and support our existing wheelchair therapists and admin team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small, dynamic and specialist team working with children and adults across South Tyneside to assess for and provide wheelchairs and accessories. The Service is part of the Acute Therapy Services Directorate within the division of Clinical Support and is based at South Tyneside District General Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Clinically

• you will hold your own caseload of lower need service users which will

require you to be organised with the ability to prioritise and manage your time

effectively and efficiently. At times

you will also need to assist the wheelchair therapists with more complex cases

so you must be able to work as part of a team.

You will need to be innovative and practical with good problem-solving

skills and have an awareness of people and their environments.

Physically

• you will need to be able to drive to community visits and be able to lift

equipment in and out of a vehicle. The

role also requires some moving and handling of patients with and without the

use of equipment and the use of tools to adjust wheelchairs and accessories

when necessary.

Communication

you will need to have excellent communication skills both face to face and,

on the telephone, and must be able to document your patient assessments and

interventions effectively using electronic patient records.

Administrative

you will also support the Team with ordering, stock control and audit.

The Post is Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with a flexi time system in

operation.

Pre-application enquiries and visits are very

welcome.

About us

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,

and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we

may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

C9155-CSAHP-1026-36-1

Job locations

STSFT

South Tyneside Hospital

South Shields

NE34 0PL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as part of the Wheelchair Service team under the

supervision and with the support of the registered wheelchair therapists,

assisting qualified wheelchair therapists clinically and administratively to

ensure a quality service is provided.

To manage own caseload of patients, working without direct

supervision, undertaking a variety of delegated clinical tasks including clinic

assessments and home visits, transporting equipment within the community when

required.

To provide timely and accurate feedback to the wheelchair

therapists as required.

To use a high level of interpersonal and communication

skills to support the engagement of clients/family members/carers/other staff and

be able to work alone or effectively as part of a team.

To undertake necessary training in the assessment,

adjustment and handover of standard wheelchairs, bariatric wheelchairs and

standard buggies.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as part of the Wheelchair Service team under the

supervision and with the support of the registered wheelchair therapists,

assisting qualified wheelchair therapists clinically and administratively to

ensure a quality service is provided.

To manage own caseload of patients, working without direct

supervision, undertaking a variety of delegated clinical tasks including clinic

assessments and home visits, transporting equipment within the community when

required.

To provide timely and accurate feedback to the wheelchair

therapists as required.

To use a high level of interpersonal and communication

skills to support the engagement of clients/family members/carers/other staff and

be able to work alone or effectively as part of a team.

To undertake necessary training in the assessment,

adjustment and handover of standard wheelchairs, bariatric wheelchairs and

standard buggies.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to assist clients with mobility and transfers.
• Ability to lead in the moving and handling of clients with and without the use of assistive aids and equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate proficient IT / keyboard skills.
• Ability to manoeuvre wheelchairs and associated equipment and to lift them in and out of a vehicle.
• Ability to sit at a work station to complete administrative duties of the role.
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.

Desirable

• Ability to adjust wheelchairs and accessories using hand tools when necessary.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with adults and / or children with physical or mental health difficulties.
• Experience of using standard wheelchairs and accessories.
• Experience of moving and handling objects and people.

Desirable

• Experience working with physiotherapy or occupational therapy teams.
• Experience of non standard wheelchairs.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of a range of wheelchairs and associated equipment and their appropriate use to meet individual assessed needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to set own daily priorities.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of Clinical Governance.
• Basic IT skills.
• Ability to present information written and orally in a clear and logical manner.
• Understanding of health and safety relating to work activities.

Desirable

• Presentation skills.

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 qualification

Desirable

• Healthcare Certificate.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to assist clients with mobility and transfers.
• Ability to lead in the moving and handling of clients with and without the use of assistive aids and equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate proficient IT / keyboard skills.
• Ability to manoeuvre wheelchairs and associated equipment and to lift them in and out of a vehicle.
• Ability to sit at a work station to complete administrative duties of the role.
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.

Desirable

• Ability to adjust wheelchairs and accessories using hand tools when necessary.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with adults and / or children with physical or mental health difficulties.
• Experience of using standard wheelchairs and accessories.
• Experience of moving and handling objects and people.

Desirable

• Experience working with physiotherapy or occupational therapy teams.
• Experience of non standard wheelchairs.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of a range of wheelchairs and associated equipment and their appropriate use to meet individual assessed needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to set own daily priorities.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of Clinical Governance.
• Basic IT skills.
• Ability to present information written and orally in a clear and logical manner.
• Understanding of health and safety relating to work activities.

Desirable

• Presentation skills.

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 qualification

Desirable

• Healthcare Certificate.

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

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

STSFT

South Tyneside Hospital

South Shields

NE34 0PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

STSFT

South Tyneside Hospital

South Shields

NE34 0PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Andrea Gibson

[email protected]

01915656256

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

C9155-CSAHP-1026-36-1

Job locations

STSFT

South Tyneside Hospital

South Shields

NE34 0PL

United Kingdom

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