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Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Therapy Assistant

The closing date is 23 January 2026

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Job summary

The award winning Proactive Care Team aims to develop and deliver a community based integrated model of healthcare for individuals with the most complex health needs. The team will work in the three Community Partnership areas of the central locality in Bradford and Keighley.

Using a Lead Provider model, BDCFT will work in collaboration with key partners including Bradford Teaching hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) as well as the GP Federations and Voluntary Sector partners to create proactive culturally competent and aware Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). Team members will work to identify those with highest need and deliver a blend of preventative and recovery focussed interventions in the community, to support a reduction of premature mortality and help deliver improvements for those who are frail and those close to their end of life.

The overall aim of the Proactive Care Team will be to help reduce health inequalities for those with the most complex needs and support reduction in Accident and Emergency Department (AED) attendances and unplanned admissions whilst also improving access to other existing community-based provision to help sustain good health outcomes.

Closing Date: 23rd January 2026

Shortlisting Date: 26th January 2026

Interview Date: 2nd February 2026 (Subject to change)

Main duties of the job

As part of the proactive care team you will support the multidisciplinary team in the provision of therapy services as directed by a senior therapist.

Under the supervision of senior therapists you will support in the assessment of patients and carry out interventions to enable the patient to achieve their goals in either clinic or home settings.

The postholder will take leadership from senior clinical practitioners within a delegation framework for agreed tasks. This will include supporting with a clinical caseload within the service.

The postholder will ensure high standards are maintained in a safe environment, which promotes equality and sensitivity for all individuals.

The postholder will ensure patient safety is maintained and patient experience is positive by treating all patients, family relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity and courtesy in accordance with trust values.

The postholder will support with the provision and correct use of equipment under supervision of a senior clinician.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible

Details

Date posted

09 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

453-25-7672050

Job locations

Horton Park Centre

Horton Park Ave

Bradford

BD7 3EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).

Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).

Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in Adult Mental Health or Rehabilitation services.
  • Experience of dealing with the public

Desirable

  • Experience of facilitating groups
  • Experience of working within a therapy team

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ III in care; QCF diploma level 111 or equivalent.
  • Caring and working with people/children in a health care environment.
  • Numeracy and literacy skills at level 2.

Skills

Essential

  • Effective patient/client care skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently demonstrating initiative, decisionmaking and prioritisation skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of different roles of Allied Health Professions roles in mental health settings, particularly occupational therapy, physiotherapy and dietetics.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in Adult Mental Health or Rehabilitation services.
  • Experience of dealing with the public

Desirable

  • Experience of facilitating groups
  • Experience of working within a therapy team

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ III in care; QCF diploma level 111 or equivalent.
  • Caring and working with people/children in a health care environment.
  • Numeracy and literacy skills at level 2.

Skills

Essential

  • Effective patient/client care skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently demonstrating initiative, decisionmaking and prioritisation skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of different roles of Allied Health Professions roles in mental health settings, particularly occupational therapy, physiotherapy and dietetics.

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 District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horton Park Centre

Horton Park Ave

Bradford

BD7 3EG


Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horton Park Centre

Horton Park Ave

Bradford

BD7 3EG


Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Anticipatory care Therapy lead

Jessical Loxam

jessica.loxam@bdct.nhs.uk

07471800019

Details

Date posted

09 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

453-25-7672050

Job locations

Horton Park Centre

Horton Park Ave

Bradford

BD7 3EG


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