Specialist Therapy Assistant

NHS

  • Sheffield
  • £27,485-30,162 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 2 days ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Integrated Care Team -Therapy for AfC Band 4 Specialist Therapy Assistant in the South of Sheffield. The team is based in the community. The Team assess and treat people referred from various sources: the Hospital, GPs, District Nurses, other Health and Social Care teams. ICT Therapy treat people from the age of 16 to older adults with a variety of conditions and therapy needs in their home environment.Main duties of the jobSpecialist Therapy Assistants work with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, to carry out assessments and manage their own patient caseload. They are supported by the team and have regular training and supervision.The successful applicant will be expected to have relevant experience working as a Therapy Assistant in rehabilitation (in the Community Setting), have NVQ III in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Care or Health and Social Care (with therapy specific units) or the equivalent experience.About usYou will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£27,485 to £30,162 a year pa/pro rata for part time staffContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number190-0789-DIRJob locationsLightwood HouseLightwood LaneSheffieldS8 8BGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Evidence of formal education to diploma level or equivalent knowledge with achievement of core literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Level III NVQ in diagnostic and therapeutic support/ Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
  • Able to demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning supported by evidence in the format of a personal development file.
Desirable
  • Later Life Training qualification or equivalent experience
  • IT training/qualification to ECDL level or equivalent.
ExperienceEssential
  • In order to undertake the duties of the post it is expected the successful candidate will have relevant experience of working as a therapy assistant with both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with relevant experience at Band 3 level in a community setting.
  • To have worked with patients who have a range of mobility, balance, and long-term conditions.
  • To have managed own clinical caseload and worked independently of a qualified therapist.
  • Experience of liaising with other agencies, services, and professional colleagues.
  • Experience as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Experience of coaching/ mentoring/training of other staff.
  • Knowledge of the duty of, and the STH's policy regarding confidentiality.
Desirable
  • Experience of supervising staff
  • To have knowledge of health and social care policies relating to the care of older people.
Special Skills/AptitudesEssential
  • Able to demonstrate skills in assessment planning and implementing treatment programmes. To have completed un-complicated mobility and functional assessments.
  • Able to adopt effective coping strategies and demonstrate the ability to motivate people.
  • Able to demonstrate prioritisation skills, the ability to manage own workload independently.
  • Awareness and experience of using reflective practice.
  • Moving and handling skills.
  • Basic computer skills to use e-mail, internet and Word.
  • Due to the requirement to undertake visits and transport non-portable equipment, the post holder is required to be either a car driver with a valid UK driving licence, or have access to an alternative means of transport.
  • Innovative and flexible approach.
  • Awareness of cultural diversity.
Desirable
  • Computer literate.
  • To be able to take baseline observations
  • Experience of delegating work to other staff.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Evidence of formal education to diploma level or equivalent knowledge with achievement of core literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Level III NVQ in diagnostic and therapeutic support/ Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
  • Able to demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning supported by evidence in the format of a personal development file.
Desirable
  • Later Life Training qualification or equivalent experience
  • IT training/qualification to ECDL level or equivalent.
ExperienceEssential
  • In order to undertake the duties of the post it is expected the successful candidate will have relevant experience of working as a therapy assistant with both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with relevant experience at Band 3 level in a community setting.
  • To have worked with patients who have a range of mobility, balance, and long-term conditions.
  • To have managed own clinical caseload and worked independently of a qualified therapist.
  • Experience of liaising with other agencies, services, and professional colleagues.
  • Experience as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Experience of coaching/ mentoring/training of other staff.
  • Knowledge of the duty of, and the STH's policy regarding confidentiality.
Desirable
  • Experience of supervising staff
  • To have knowledge of health and social care policies relating to the care of older people.
Special Skills/AptitudesEssential
  • Able to demonstrate skills in assessment planning and implementing treatment programmes. To have completed un-complicated mobility and functional assessments.
  • Able to adopt effective coping strategies and demonstrate the ability to motivate people.
  • Able to demonstrate prioritisation skills, the ability to manage own workload independently.
  • Awareness and experience of using reflective practice.
  • Moving and handling skills.
  • Basic computer skills to use e-mail, internet and Word.
  • Due to the requirement to undertake visits and transport non-portable equipment, the post holder is required to be either a car driver with a valid UK driving licence, or have access to an alternative means of transport.
  • Innovative and flexible approach.
  • Awareness of cultural diversity.
Desirable
  • Computer literate.
  • To be able to take baseline observations
  • Experience of delegating work to other staff.

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