About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Associate Practitioner to join our physiotherapy department.
The role is 0.8wte and is a split of 0.5wte in Day units (currently based at the Neighbourhood of Health Innovation (formally the Newcastle General Hospital site) and 0.3wte Respiratory Medicine at the Freeman Hospital. Day Units will be moving over to Freeman in October. In this role, the successful candidate will work with older outpatients to improve their health and reduce risk of falls. The post will also work across the Royal Victoria Infirmary and patient homes as required. The respiratory team covers a variety of medical wards such as respiratory, cardiology, renal, gastrointestinal and liver. This post will mainly work alongside the qualified physiotherapist on the renal wards. Both teams work closely with their MDT.
Interview Date Tuesday 29 September 2026 30 Hours/Week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
The main duties include (but are not limited to) -
Day units-
support the group sessions under the supervision of a qualified therapist for a variety of conditions including sarcopenia, Parkinson's disease, frailty and vestibular conditions hydrotherapy sessions also with the supervision of a qualified therapist assessment and provision of 1:1 therapy programmes. ordering equipment as required, attend patients' home to fit or supply equipment managing waiting lists and booking appointments participating in quality improvements and attend in-service training data entry into databases and audits
Respiratory medicine -
Carry out basic assessment and treatment of noncomplex inpatients To provide and deliver individualised exercise programme for long stay patients Co-ordinate and supervise junior therapy assistants Ordering equipment Data entry including outcome measures
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Freeman Hospital Newcastle Dental Hospital Cramlington Manor Walks Urgent treatment centres Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description Job responsibilities
The right candidate will be organised and enthusiastic. With such a role, we are looking for a candidate that has a positive attitude to the varied caseload and a team player. They should be keen to develop their skills. Training would be delivered across both teams and there are opportunities for development. Regular supervision will be set up with Senior team members. Both teams pride themselves on being inclusive. A strong ethos of high quality care is embedded and quality improvement is encouraged at all levels.
Days of work-Day Units- Tuesdays am/ Thursday and FridayRespiratory medicine Tuesday afternoon and all day Wednesdays
Please see the role-descriptor for more detailsPlease do contact us if you would like to find out more via email
To undertake specific skilled support work to aid the Physiotherapy team in the efficient and effective delivery of Physical Rehabilitation to patients within speciality area within the framework of clinical governance To accept a patient caseload referred by a physiotherapist according to specific criteria. To treat patients according to set protocols, monitoring patient progress, modifying and progressing patient treatment programmes as required, with referral back to physiotherapists as/when appropriate To carry out basic assessment and treatment of non-complex patients as delegated by the physiotherapist (to include basic chest physiotherapy and mobility protocols) To provide and deliver individualised exercise programmes To accurately record rehabilitation progress as per Trust documentation / database including physiotherapeutic outcome measures To undertake a clinical caseload within speciality area , without supervision for at least 50% of the time within protocols and guidelines set by the designated physiotherapist To coordinate, supervise and teach junior therapy assistants
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge and understanding of clinical conditions and application of Physiotherapy Rehabilitation programmes for patients within speciality area Knowledge of physiotherapy outcome measures Knowledge of Physiotherapy Specialist Treatment adjuncts
Desirable
Knowledge of Physiotherapy Specialist Treatment adjuncts Associate member of Physiotherapy
Skills Essential
Highly developed communication skills Ability to work using own initiative and manage own caseload Plan and provide clinical programmes of therapeutic activity within framework Monitor patient progress and make modifications Report risks and progress to the therapist Work as a member of a team Manage own caseload effectively and prioritise referrals Highly developed Moving and handling skills IT skills Time management skills and prioritisation of workload Current valid driving license for the UK if applicable to role
Desirable
Training others
Experience Essential
Previous experience as a Physiotherapy assistant/ Technical instructor in acute care/ related speciality Effective team working
Desirable
Previous experience as a Physiotherapy Associate Practitioner within speciality area
Qualification Essential
Foundation Degree or NVQ level 4 or NVQ level 3 with additional training in the speciality field or equivalent evidence of underpinning knowledge Sound general education inclusive of literacy and numeracy
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.
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Employer details Employer name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Victoria Infirmary
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)