Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic individuals to join a new, innovative and dynamic team within our Frailty Virtual Ward which is part of our expanding Urgent Community Response Team. The UCR is comprised of the Frailty Virtual Ward, the Hospital Avoidance Team and the Same Day Response Team. Although this post is to work within the Frailty Virtual Ward, there is an expectation to work across this part of team and the wider Urgent Community Response Team.
The UCR Team supports the adult housebound population of Newcastle to remain at home and avoid hospital wherever possible whilst meeting NHS England’s two- hour UCR response standard.
We are looking for two experienced and motivated Band 4 Associate Therapy Practitioners who are passionate about service development and providing high standard of patient centred care. You will be working closely within a multidisciplinary team of staff including Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and HCA’s all of whom are committed to maintaining independence, promoting self-care and assisting patients in their usual place of residence. Staff will be working under the guidance and support of a registered Therapist/Nurse and regular clinical supervision is part of this role.
- Interview Date Friday 15 May 2026
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
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
- Current valid driving license for the UK if applicable to role
Knowledge & Experience
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
- 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
- Clinical governance
- Associate member of Physiotherapy
Skills & Abilities
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
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: 04 May 2026
