Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 qualification in relevant subjects or significant experience in the relevant healthcare field
• Level 2 functional skills (Equivalent to GCSE grade 4)

Desirable

• Level 4/5 apprenticeship, such as an assistant practitioner in health care apprenticeship (Level 5 qualification, such as a foundation degree relevant to health care

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Knowledge of the assistant practitioner role
• Good understanding of the roles of allied health professionals
• Able to demonstrate awareness of the 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 the 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 the 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).