Main area Stroke assessment and rehabilitation Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (08.00-16.00) Job ref 190-1071-DIR
Employer Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Community Stroke Service- SPARC at Beech Hill/Firth Park Town Sheffield Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum / pro rata for part time staff Salary period Yearly Closing 20/11/2025 23:59 Interview date 04/12/2025
Senior Therapy Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Senior Therapy Assistant to join the Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS).
The successful post holder will work closely with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Activity Co-ordinators and alongside the wider multidisciplinary team, contributing to the day-to‑day management and rehabilitation of stroke patients in the community with some cross‑working into our 31 bedded in‑patient rehab unit.
We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills.
Applicants should have previous NHS experience.
Main duties of the job
To assist the multidisciplinary team (primarily Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy) in the provision of individualised patient centred rehabilitation.
To carry a clinical caseload delegated by Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, plan and prioritise own work and report back to registered therapy staff.
Assess, treat, monitor, and progress each patient within protocols.
Measure activity and treatment outcomes.
To assist the multidisciplinary team in maintaining an efficient working environment.
Complete cognitive assessments following protocols.
Assess for and order equipment to facilitate safe discharge under the guidance of registered therapists.
Teach, guide and supervise patients as individuals or in groups.
Teach therapy techniques to carers including safe use of equipment, manual handling and management of the patient’s condition.
Select treatment activities to fulfil therapy goals, taking into consideration the patient’s condition and capability.
Complete assessment forms and write in patient treatment records in line with Trust and Therapy Services local guidelines.
Carry out clinical duties that contribute towards integrated patient care as part of therapeutic practice.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE grade 4/C or above in English and Maths or equivalent experience
* Technical qualifications to level 3 e.g. QCF3, BTEC, A Level in relevant health/healthcare subject OR Evidence of continuous development through formal and/or informal training in health/healthcare equivalent to Level 3
* Health & Safety
* First Aid
* City & Guilds 7307 (teaching) or equivalent
Further Training
* Experience of working with therapists as part of patient centred care
* Current knowledge & skills in therapy practice relevant to speciality
* Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
* Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
* Able to maintain confidentiality
* Ability to act on own initiative, organise work and manage multiple tasks
* Ability to maintain accurate written records & statistics
* IT Literate
* Calm approach to changing work situations
* Teaching ability
* Able to motivate patients
* Comprehensive understanding of occupational therapy and physiotherapy in line with the role
* Competency in therapy practice
Experience
* Relevant experience as an Occupational Therapy and/or Physiotherapy Assistant including successful completion of associated competencies Or Relevant experience as a Clinical Support Worker/Health Care Assistant in a rehabilitation environment including successful completion of associated competencies
* Experience of working in NHS clinical/rehabilitation setting
* Working in elderly/ rehabilitation/ medicine/stroke/ neurology specialities.
other
* Willing to work flexibly as service requires including weekends
* Car driver and hold full UK driving licence
The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.
Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.
All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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