Job summary This post is only open for NON UK Residents but Sponsorship is not yet guaranteed. 331-L14110325 is open for UK Residents. We are excited to offer a opportunity to join our inpatient therapy team at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) as an band 4 assistant practitioner. We welcome applications from both, individuals with an AP qualification or the equivalent i.e. degree is health care related topic. Experience within an acute or rehabilitation health care setting is essential for this role. This post is a static post and will sit within the inpatient elderly care and rehabilitation team involving the management of routine rehabilitation patients including mobility assessments, exercise progression, falls prevention and discharge co-ordination. However, as with any role within the team cross cover into other inpatient may be required in response to service need. Main duties of the job The Assistant Practitioner role will include working alongside Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Colleagues assessing and delivering therapeutic interventions to maximise functional ability. The post holder will receive formal supervision and annual appraisal to support development in the post. In-service training is provided and training opportunities offered relevant to the post. Peer support is available from existing band 4 staff within the MDT including occupational therapy, stroke and supported discharge teams. The role will be key to the development of current projects focused on length of stay, patient flow and MDT working. It will include weekend working as we move towards a 7 day service. We are looking for the candidate to be driven and keen to learn. Efficiency and organisational skills are key. We are also looking for leadership qualities that will help in the leadership of our technical instructor team. We are a welcoming, close working team who are enthusiastic regarding our work and delivering high level quality patient care. About us We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. This post will be specifically based at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary within the inpatient team. Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 331-L14110325-A Job locations Royal Lancaster Infirmary Ashton Road Lancaster LA1 4RP Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Person Specification Qualifications Essential Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree or equivalent GCSE Maths/English Evidence of recent experience of working in an acute, Rehab or community setting as a band 3, 4 or above Experience Essential Experience in and awareness of the role of physiotherapy within acute and rehabilitation inpatient services Knowledge of and practical experience of manual handling Demonstrate ability to transfer and apply skills from other clinical areas of experience Evidence of MDT working and communication Evidence of experience in devising problem list and goals Evidence of implementation and progressing clinical treatment programmes Desirable Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously Demonstrates an understanding of team working Demonstrates and understanding of scope of practice and accountability to team leaders. Knowledge and skills Essential To be able to demonstrate evidence of learning and commitment to continuing professional development Evidence of an ability to practically implement learning Desirable To evidence organisational skills Awareness of current NHS issues and standards of practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree or equivalent GCSE Maths/English Evidence of recent experience of working in an acute, Rehab or community setting as a band 3, 4 or above Experience Essential Experience in and awareness of the role of physiotherapy within acute and rehabilitation inpatient services Knowledge of and practical experience of manual handling Demonstrate ability to transfer and apply skills from other clinical areas of experience Evidence of MDT working and communication Evidence of experience in devising problem list and goals Evidence of implementation and progressing clinical treatment programmes Desirable Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously Demonstrates an understanding of team working Demonstrates and understanding of scope of practice and accountability to team leaders. Knowledge and skills Essential To be able to demonstrate evidence of learning and commitment to continuing professional development Evidence of an ability to practically implement learning Desirable To evidence organisational skills Awareness of current NHS issues and standards of practice 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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Address Royal Lancaster Infirmary Ashton Road Lancaster LA1 4RP Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)