Therapy Assistant Practitioner
The closing date is 05 October 2025
Job summary
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join their integrated community therapy service partnership with Redcar and Cleveland Council, providing residential reablement and rehabilitation services to the people of Redcar & Cleveland.
The 7 day service is committed to the delivery of high quality client-centred care using evidence-based practice, aiming both to facilitate hospital discharge and prevent avoidable admissions to hospital or long term care.
As a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner within the Trust the postholder will also be part of the wider Integrated OT service. This is a unique partnership between Health and Social care in South Tees with a commitment to working together, improving the quality of our services and getting rid of existing barriers between health and social services.
Successful candidate must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role.
Main duties of the job
Based in the community, you will work in the Redcar and Cleveland Meadowgate Centre.You will be involved with clients with a range of multiple medical and functional problems. The role involves carrying own independent caseload of patients including assessment and treatment planning. It also includes post-discharge follow-up with patients in their own homes, therefore driving or having access to transport is an essential part of this job.
If you possess initiative, excellent communication and rehabilitation skills and the commitment to make a difference to the health and well-being of the local community, we would like to hear from you.
You will be hard-working, resourceful and resilient. Continuing professional development is actively encouraged and regular support and supervision will be provided by qualified therapists. Participation in service developments and clinical governance is also expected, for which there is good support throughout the Integrated Therapy service to help you develop.
About us
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
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 Leading Your Team to Successo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skills
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team
Details
Date posted
22 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-FCS-7438319
Job locations
Meadowgate Centre
Eston
TS6 9NN
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Meadowgate Centre
Eston
TS6 9NN
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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