<div><p>We are excited to announce two Senior Therapy Assistant opportunities in Bolton. One position is with our <b>Community Therapy Team</b>, and the other is with our <b>Orthopaedic Team</b>. Both teams provide essential therapy, care, and support to patients, helping them achieve the best possible outcomes.</p><ul><li>The <b>Community Therapy Team</b> delivers therapy in patients homes, offering tailored support in their familiar environment.</li><li>The <b>Orthopaedic Team</b> works with patients both in their homes and on the hospital site, providing comprehensive care before and after surgical interventions.</li></ul><p>You will join a <b>dynamic multidisciplinary team</b>, including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Specialist Nurses, District Nurses, Nurse Assistant Practitioners, Pharmacists, Social Workers, and Consultants, all working together to deliver outstanding patient care.</p><h3>Main duties of the job</h3><p>As a Senior Therapy Assistant, you will:</p><ul><li>Work directly with patients independently and alongside therapy staff, providing practical support and therapy interventions under the supervision of senior staff.</li><li>Assist in delivering both <b>Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy</b> interventions tailored to individual patient needs.</li><li>Contribute to patient assessments, progress monitoring, and care planning to ensure the highest quality of service.</li><li>Make a real difference to peoples lives by supporting patients to regain independence and improve their quality of life.</li></ul><p>This is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive team in Bolton where your skills and dedication will have a tangible impact on the community.</p><h3>About us</h3><p>In return, we can offer you a job where no two days are the same, the opportunity to join a dynamic forward thinking service, regular supervision sessions, to become part of a supportive team, training and development and a job which provides opportunities for you to grow and develop.</p><h3>Job responsibilities</h3><p>Community Therapy service operates 08.00-18.00, 5 days a week.</p><p>Orthopaedic Therapy service operates 08.-18:00, 7 days a week including bank holidays</p><p>The successful candidate will be integral to the continued delivery of a high quality and patient focused service whilst demonstrating our trust values.</p><ul><li><b>VISION</b></li><li><b>OPENNESS</b></li><li><b>INTEGRITY</b></li><li><b>COMPASSION</b></li><li><b>EXCELLENCE</b></li></ul><h3>Person Specification</h3><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>GCSE English & maths or equivalent</li><li>NVQ level 3 city and guilds or equivalent level of knowledge</li><li>ECDL</li></ul><h3>Experience</h3><ul><li>Previous experience with client group</li><li>Previous experience working within therapy</li><li>Previous experience or working within an NHS trust/health care/education setting</li></ul><h3>Skills</h3><ul><li>Basic IT skills</li><li>Ability to work independently & as part of a team</li><li>Abililty to cope with a busy worklaod</li><li>Ability to use initiative</li><li>Ability to plan & manage own time effectively</li><li>Ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail</li><li>Ability to act as a role model</li><li>Ability to make choices for pt care and in some cases determine the best course of action</li><li>Ability to persuade/motivate/explain/empathise with those with communication/understanding barriers</li></ul><h3>Knowledge</h3><ul><li>Knowledge of how disability/impairment affects function</li><li>Ablity to develop relevant knowledge</li><li>Knowledge of data protection/confidentiality/health and safety</li><li>Knowledge of how to respond to queries</li><li>Knowledge of how to respond to unexpected events</li></ul><h3>Other</h3><ul><li>Car owner/driver subject to conditions of the DDA</li><li>Ability to work flexible hours</li></ul><h3>Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3><p>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.</p></div>