An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapy Degree Apprenticeship opportunity within the REACT team at Leighton Hospital. We have been successful in securing a place on the next cohort at the university of Salford which is due to start in September 2026.
Consideration will be given to prgression for band 3 progression to band 4.
Main duties of the job
This role will support the development of a therapy assistant to becoming a qualified Physiotherapist through the apprenticeship route. Day to Day you will contribute to assessments, provide therapy interventions, patient advice and support under the guidance of a qualified therapist. Additionally, you will contribute to operational delivery and service planning and development, as well as contribute to multidisciplinary team management across A&E and the assessment and short stay wards to prevent or facilitate early discharge as part of a seven day service.
The Physiotherapy degree apprenticeship involves the development of apprentices through ‘on the job’ training in the workplace, ‘off the job’ training in a university setting, and clinical placements.
Course Details:
University: University of Salford
Duration: 4 Years
Start date: September 2026
Days at University: 1 day per week
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Person Specification
Application Form
Essential
- GCSEs (or equivalent) essential, English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)
- Demonstrable interest in Physiotherapy as a career
- Ability to show excellent communication skills with either patients, carers, and colleagues
- Demonstrates examples of good organisational and time-management skills
- Demonstrates the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Demonstrates willingness to learn and develop through both academic study and clinical practice
- 128 UCAS points which can be made up from A-Levels, BTEC national diploma, Access to higher education course, or, a previous degree (in the past 5 years)
Desirable
- Basic understanding of the importance of confidentiality, consent, and patient dignity
Application Form and Interview
Essential
- Significant experience working as a Therapy Assistant in an NHS setting
Desirable
- Experience in an Acute/Admission avoidance setting as a Therapy Assistant
Application form and interview
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate understanding of apprenticeship-style learning (workplace + academic study)
Desirable
- Alignment with NHS Values (working together for patients, respect and dignity, commitment to quality of care)
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.
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).
Closing Date: 18 June 2026
