Go back Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Senior Therapy Assistant The closing date is 08 July 2025
Closing Date: 08.07.25 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 09.07.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 14.07.25
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, forward thinking and dynamic individual to be part our Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Services. We are recruiting across our in patient and community rehabilitation services. The role of the Therapy assistant is to support the Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy team in delivering their interventions. The post holder will also support the wider multidisciplinary teams with more generic tasks when required.
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Main duties of the job To deliver a high standard of health care supporting both Occupational therapists and Physiotherapists, together with the wider MDT, to assess, plan and implement a range of therapeutic interventions to improve the physical, cognitive and functional ability, mood and well-being of patients.
The right candidate will have experience in working in health and/or social care settings who had an awareness of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. The post holder will have excellent communication skills and can work effectively as part of a MDT.
To manage a delegated caseload delivering physiotherapy and occupational therapy independently treatment goals independently and with guidance evaluating and adapting interventions.
There will be additional generic duties as directed by the wider MDT.
To facilitate safe and timely interventions.
To manage and prioritise own caseload delegated by qualified therapists / MDT.
To contribute to team and service development.
To contribute to training and support to other team members and students.
About us Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We are one team
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and personal specification for full description of role, responsibilities and requirements.
Person Specification Experience Experience of working as part of a team
Experience of working as a healthcare/ therapy assistant
Experience, knowledge and awareness of patient care/need e.g. patient monitoring
Experience of dealing with members of the public
Experience of working in the NHS
Experience of working in a rehabilitation environment
skills Basic IT skills
Good verbal and written command of English
Good interpersonal skills
Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience)
Ability to plan/organise own and delegated workload and work under pressure in a busy environment in a professional manner
Aware of own strengths and limitations/levels of competence
Record keeping and documentation
Ability to respond to changes in patient condition
Ability to work as a team member
Motivation, reliability and ability to work as part of a team
Flexibility and adaptability
Qualifications Care certificate
Minimum NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or in Care *
OTHER REQUIREMENTs Full driving license and access to a car (reasonable adjustments will be considered)
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.
Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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