Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Assistant Practitioner to join our friendly Pulmonary Rehab Team. This busy service provides a high standard of assessment and treatment to the local community.
This post would be suitable for an experienced Band 3 Rehabilitation Technician or existing Band 4 Assistant Practitioner demonstrating a good range of experience with evidence of recent work with respiratory conditions, rehabilitation and enthusiasm for this speciality. Professional support is provided by senior clinicians, and we encourage clinical supervision and training.
The post holder will work as part of a team delivering evidence based Pulmonary Rehabilitation at venues across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. Your role will also include supporting the team in the day-to-day running of the service.
Please ensure you meet the requirements of the Person Specification before applying.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will take responsibility for a defined group of patients following delegation from a registered health professional.
- The post holder will assist / deliver rehabilitation classes using evidenced based group exercise programmes.
- The post holder will carry out protocol assessments and follow physiotherapy treatment plans to support in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients.
- The post holder will be at times required to work flexibly assisting other members of their own team and other teams as required.
Details
- Date posted: 03 November 2026
- Closing date: 17 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 4
- Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 825-8357897-OPS
- Job locations: Mount McKinley, Anchorage Avenue, Shrewsbury, SY2 6FG, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for full details and main responsibilities.
Please note this vacancy will close early if a high volume of applications are received, we advise you apply early to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Training and Qualification
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Science (FdSC) in Integrated Care OR Assistant Practitioner Level 5 course modules and clinical competencies OR Assistant Practitioner Health Higher Apprenticeship
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working within a clinical setting
- Experience delivering personal and clinical care
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good IT skills and computer literate
- The ability to establish good working relationships with patients
- Ability to develop knowledge and skills in providing healthcare support, evaluation of treatment plans and reassessment of care within agreed protocols
- Ability to organise workload
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel needs of the post
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).
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
Employer details
- Employer name: Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
- Address: Mount McKinley, Anchorage Avenue, Shrewsbury, SY2 6FG, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/