Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Therapy Assistant Practitioner to work full time with the Musculoskeletal Outpatient team at the Kent & Canterbury Hospital. The post holder will assist in the rehabilitation of patients both individually and within groups assisting in the delivering of treatment for the Musculoskeletal team as well as the Hand Therapy Service, Rheumatology team, and Paediatric Team. The team works holistically and generically and consists of physiotherapists, occupational therapists & support staff. Part time applicants are welcome and would be considered for the role depending on experience, success at interview and the service needs. Main duties of the job As a Band 4 you will work generically, providing high quality care through effective team work and treatment. The team strives to provide high quality care and think innovatively to improve the service we deliver. The post holder will be expected to carry out initial assessments of total knee patients and progress treatment plans. The post holder will be able to run gym classes if required with the support of the B3. The post holder will be expected to help with the running of the MSK, hand and paediatric team ordering equipment, supervising a B3 and helping to ensure the smooth running of the department. As a therapy team we are constantly involved in service development and the post holder will be involved alongside the therapy team in new projects, service developments and initiatives to ensure best practice at all times. Regular supervision is available. There is regular in-service training provided by both therapies and other MDT members. There is an opportunity to enroll on the apprenticeship scheme to develop your clinical skills further. External training opportunities may also be applied for as appropriate. About us We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 344-5642DCB Job locations Kent and Canterbury Hospital Ethelbert Road Canterbury CT1 3NG Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of working as a band 3 or equivalent Evidence of achieving competencies of a band 3 support worker Desirable Evidence of working as part of a musculoskeletal physiotherapy team Previous experience working as a B4 Evidence of soft tissue massage experience/training Evidence of use of eletrotherapy Evidence working in aquatic therapy or equivalent Skills Essential MDT working Assessment and treatment of patients unsupervised Desirable Supervision and mentoring Good written and verbal skills Qualification Essential Education to Level 3 or equivalent/ above Other Desirable Aware of the Trust mission and values Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of working as a band 3 or equivalent Evidence of achieving competencies of a band 3 support worker Desirable Evidence of working as part of a musculoskeletal physiotherapy team Previous experience working as a B4 Evidence of soft tissue massage experience/training Evidence of use of eletrotherapy Evidence working in aquatic therapy or equivalent Skills Essential MDT working Assessment and treatment of patients unsupervised Desirable Supervision and mentoring Good written and verbal skills Qualification Essential Education to Level 3 or equivalent/ above Other Desirable Aware of the Trust mission and values 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address Kent and Canterbury Hospital Ethelbert Road Canterbury CT1 3NG Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)