Job Summary
This exciting new opportunity has risen for an motivated and enthusiastic individual to work alongside the occupational therapy and physiotherapy team at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
This is a 12 month fixed term post to support the development of the new CAR-T pathway.
You will receive comprehensive induction and training, regular peer support, in-service training and regular clinical supervisions.
The successful candidate will primarily be based at the Liverpool site, travel may be required across sites.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Practitioner will be directly involved in the delivery of the therapy interventions at different stages of the patient’s treatment pathway. The assistant practitioner will be required to review and treat patients without direct supervision, in addition to carrying out delegated tasks provided by the physiotherapists and occupational therapists leading the CAR-T therapy pathway. The primary goal is to help patients maintain or improve their independence and quality of life.
The post holder will be encouraged to work as part of a multi-disciplinary, utilising excellent interpersonal skills with the inpatient setting and with external services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 qualification in relevant subjects or significant experience in relevant healthcare field
- Level 2 functional skills (Equivalent to GCSE grade 4)
Desirable
- Level 4/5 apprenticeship such as assistant practitioner in health care apprenticeship (Level 5 qualification such as foundation degree relevant to health care
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge of assistant practitioner role
- Good understanding of the roles of allied health professionals
- Able to demonstrate awareness of NHS purpose and who it serves
- Awareness of own scope of practice and when to seek support
- Solid foundation knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology: Understanding body systems and how impairments affect function
- Ability to conduct non-complex therapy initial assessments
- Knowledge of gait re-education, mobility aids, stairs and equipment provision
- To have the knowledge of goal setting and appropriate basic treatment plans
Desirable
- Knowledge of oncology diagnosis and treatment pathways
- Knowledge of data collection and audit
- Evidence of CPD e.g. short courses, formal training or experience relevant to role
- Familiarity with outcome measures
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with patients in healthcare/ relevant area
- Demonstrate ability to work within a team / group
- Experience of working independently under the guidance of registered staff
Desirable
- Experience working in different NHS settings i.e. inpatients, outpatients and community
- Understanding of MDT working
- Experience in delivering group classes
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: 22 December 2025
