Clinical Support Worker - Higher Level - Therapy Assistant
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Job summary
Variable hours up to 37.5 Hours per week
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Therapy Assistant to join the Therapy team on the acute medical wards at the Friarage Hospital.
This posts provide an excellent opportunity for those new to a therapy assistant role or for more experienced therapy assistants to enhance their skills and experience.
Continuing professional development is actively encouraged and regular support and supervision will be provided by the therapy and nursing team. Participation in service developments and clinical governance is also expected and support will be provided to help you develop.
The post holder will assist in the provision and delivery of a high standard of health and social care for patients on the medical wards ensuring their own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems and work within the policies and guidelines as laid down by the Trust. You will take responsibility for your own learning, development and performance, including participation in clinical supervision.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside the therapists on the acute medical wards providing continuing holistic care and rehabilitation with the aim to facilitate safe discharges and prevent readmission. Therapy Assistants will have an essential role within this multidisciplinary team, enabling discharge and optimising patient independence.
The therapy assistant will carry out interventions with patients which are planned by the qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists such as practising transfers, mobility, some personal care activities and activities to prepare patients for discharge. They may also assist with general ward care and administrative tasks.
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:o Your Leadership Impacto Service Improvement for Beginners
After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team
Details
Date posted
16 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-FCS-7009349
Job locations
The Friarage Hospital
Bullamoor Road
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Friarage Hospital
Bullamoor Road
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
Employer's website
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