Senior Therapy Assistant
The closing date is 08 July 2025
Job summary
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 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.
Details
Date posted
24 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
389-25-6979271-A
Job locations
BTHFT various Loacations
Duckworth lane/Heaton Road
Bradford
BD8 8RN
Employer details
Employer name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
BTHFT various Loacations
Duckworth lane/Heaton Road
Bradford
BD8 8RN
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