About this role
Job summary
Closing Date: 17.08.26 (this may change dependent on response).
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing18.08.26
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 24.08.26
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 community rehabilitation services. The role of the Therapy assistant is to support the Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy team in delivering their interventions. The post holder may 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.
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 value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and personal specification for full description of role, responsibilities and requirements.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
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
Desirable
Experience of working in the NHS Experience of working in a rehabilitation environment
skills Essential
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 Essential
Care certificate Minimum NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or in Care *
OTHER REQUIREMENTs Essential
Full driving license and access to a car (reasonable adjustments will be considered) Demonstrates an ability to provide good customer service Professional appearance in accordance with Trust policy
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Good understanding of health care relevant to the potential client group Understands the limits of the job role. Has the ability to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate Ability to carry out and report on observations/tests
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 details Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address BTHFT various Loacations
Westbourne Green Community Hospital
Bradford
BD8 8RA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)