Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Therapy Assistant Practitioner – University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Closing date: 28 January 2026

Scope: Expansion of the Integrated Front Door Therapy Team on the Emergency Floor, providing rapid and comprehensive assessment within an integrated physiotherapy and occupational therapy model.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing occupational therapy and physiotherapy interventions for patients assessed by the team.
• Assess non-complex patients, progress them and plan discharges appropriately, liaising with key personnel and outside agencies.
• Work under the direction and guidance of an occupational therapist or physiotherapist, with the ability to act independently but with immediate access to a therapist on site or by telephone/bleep.
• Use a minimal amount of clinical judgement and freedom to act within agreed protocols while supporting the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in a 7‑day rota including weekends and bank holidays within an 8am‑8pm service.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive and up‑to‑date patient‑related documentation in line with Trust and departmental policy and procedures (SOAP notes).
• Support therapists across the site in carrying out treatment programmes to develop independence with activities of daily living.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working as an occupational therapy or physiotherapy assistant worker or a related role within NHS health or social care.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven competency training in fitting and assessing daily living equipment, basic mobility, progression of mobility, stair assessment and exercise programme delivery.
• Physically able to carry out therapeutic handling of patients and good time management including punctuality and ability to prioritise caseload.
• Recognises own limitations and seeks advice and guidance from more experienced colleagues as appropriate.

Additional Information

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 per annum, pro rata.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Application: This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Applicants must meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including relevant skill and salary thresholds.