University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner
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An Opportunity for a Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner to join our friendly and dynamic Physiotherapy team, working across both Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Breast Care services.
About the Role
The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred physiotherapy care, working alongside Physiotherapists and the wider multidisciplinary team. You will independently manage delegated aspects of patient care within agreed competencies, assisting patients with rehabilitation programmes, exercise prescription, education, and pre & post-operative recovery.
This varied role offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills within both MSK and Breast Care pathways while contributing to improving patient outcomes and experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver delegated physiotherapy interventions under the guidance of registered Physiotherapists.
- Support the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with a range of musculoskeletal conditions.
- Assist in the management of pre & post-operative orthopaedic and breast surgery patients.
- Educate and motivate patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and patient experience activities.
- Support the safe and effective running of clinics and therapy areas.
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to provide holistic patient care.
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Important Dates
- Closing date of applications: 11 August 2026
- Interview date: 25 August 2026
About Us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
What We Offer
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
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Key Facts
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Helen Armitage
- Job title: Clinical Specialist in MSK & Women's Health
- Email address: helen.armitage1@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01283 5115115126
Ansa Qamar - Service Manager
- Email address: ansa.qamar1@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01283 566333 5126
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