Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Generic Therapy Assistant - Community Rehab Team(Band 3)

The closing date is 26 June 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic generic therapy assistant to join the Community Rehab Team at Airedale General Hospital.

The post holder will be responsible for activities delegated to them and will work without direct supervision but will have immediate access to a clinician for advice and direction as required. Generic therapy assistants in the community rehab team work in peoples homes, care and nursing homes in the Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven localities.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

Manage a caseload delegated by clinicians
Independently undertake basic assessments and interventions relevant to delegated caseload
Contribute to the evaluation of programmes and patient's progression making minor alterations in consultation with the therapists.
Support therapists with complex cases as required
Work with colleagues to ensure the effective functioning of the team
Work in partnership with patients, carers, the multi disciplinary team and wider statutory, private and voluntary sector services.
Participate in activities to improve the Community Rehab service.
Provide support to other team members and students
Work flexibly according to patient and service needs

In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and the Trust's Right Care strategy.

About us

We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.

We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.

Date posted

12 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

423-7129155

Job locations

The Oaks Resource Centre

Oakworth Road

Keighley

BD21 1BQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE or equivalent in English and maths at grade C/4 and above
Relevant BTEC, QCF or equivalent Level III qualification in health and social care or equivalent.

Desirable

Courses relevant to job eg Equipment, Dementia
4 GCSE passes A - D

Experience

Essential

Recent, relevant experience of working in acute, mental health or other clinical support worker roles
Experience of working with people with complex health needs
Experience of working with older people who have suffered illness or disability
Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Experience in use of IT applications

Desirable

Experience of working in therapy services
Experience of working in Community
Experience of supporting others
Evidence of Therapy competencies

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of the impact illness and disability have on function
Knowledge of Rehabilitation and Discharge planning process
Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working
Knowledge to promote and support equality and value diversity
Knowledge of health, safety issues

Desirable

Knowledge of relevant clinical assessments and treatments

Skills

Essential

Communication skills including observation, listening and empathy
Skills to empower people to realise and maintain their potential in relation to health and well being
Ability to work well within a team
Analytical and reflective skills
Planning and organisational skills
Negotiation and problem-solving skills
Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment, including emotional or aggressive patients and carers

Desirable

Supervisory skills

Other

Essential

Current UK Driving Licence

Desirable

Access to own transport

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE or equivalent in English and maths at grade C/4 and above
Relevant BTEC, QCF or equivalent Level III qualification in health and social care or equivalent.

Desirable

Courses relevant to job eg Equipment, Dementia
4 GCSE passes A - D

Experience

Essential

Recent, relevant experience of working in acute, mental health or other clinical support worker roles
Experience of working with people with complex health needs
Experience of working with older people who have suffered illness or disability
Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Experience in use of IT applications

Desirable

Experience of working in therapy services
Experience of working in Community
Experience of supporting others
Evidence of Therapy competencies

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of the impact illness and disability have on function
Knowledge of Rehabilitation and Discharge planning process
Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working
Knowledge to promote and support equality and value diversity
Knowledge of health, safety issues

Desirable

Knowledge of relevant clinical assessments and treatments

Skills

Essential

Communication skills including observation, listening and empathy
Skills to empower people to realise and maintain their potential in relation to health and well being
Ability to work well within a team
Analytical and reflective skills
Planning and organisational skills
Negotiation and problem-solving skills
Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment, including emotional or aggressive patients and carers

Desirable

Supervisory skills

Other

Essential

Current UK Driving Licence

Desirable

Access to own transport

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

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Oaks Resource Centre

Oakworth Road

Keighley

BD21 1BQ

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Oaks Resource Centre

Oakworth Road

Keighley

BD21 1BQ

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)