Therapy Assistant - Transfer to Assess Team

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Petersville Parish; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in North West England is offering an exciting opportunity for a Therapy Assistant. The successful candidate will support Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in delivering treatment and rehabilitation interventions to patients. A strong background in healthcare, NVQ level 2 in a relevant topic, and good communication skills are essential. The role requires flexibility and the ability to work independently. This fixed-term position offers 7.5 hours of work per day across a 5-day week, covering maternity leave.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting is essential.
• Must have good standard of general education including maths and English.
• Ability to work effectively without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapists to deliver treatment programmes.
• Conduct clerical and administrative work.
• Perform housekeeping duties.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Numeracy and Literacy

Good written and oral communication skills

Empathetic approach to patients

Education

NVQ level 2 in a relevant health care topic

Job description

Therapy Assistant – Transfer to Assess Team

The closing date is 06 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Transfer to Assess Team.

We are looking for a Therapy Assistant to work 7.5 hours a day across a 5‑day week for a fixed term until 06.04.26 to cover maternity leave.

The post holder will be working within the Transfer to Assess Team and will support the Physiotherapists/Occupational Therapists in providing treatment and rehabilitation interventions to patients.

Main duties of the job

• Assist the Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapists to deliver treatment programmes to patients
• Clerical and administrative work, including computers
• Housekeeping duties

You will be expected to have a good standard of general education including maths, English and basic computer skills. Recent and relevant experience in a health care setting is essential. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and will show a good awareness of patients needs. We are looking for someone who is flexible and enthusiastic. This is a physically demanding role.

It is essential to be able to show initiative, to work effectively without direct supervision and to take responsibility for delegated duties, under the guidance of a Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Therapy Assistant position available with WUTH.

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• NVQ level 2 in a relevant health care topic, or experience in healthcare setting to equivalent level

Knowledge and Skills

• Basic computer skills
• Numeracy and Literacy
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Empathetic approach to patients

Personal Attributes

• Good organisational skills
• Reliable and conscientious

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.

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust