4258 - Therapy Assistant - Trauma and Orthopaedics

Barnsley Hospital; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Hospital seeks a highly motivated Band 3 Therapy Assistant for the Orthopaedic MSK Therapy Team. You will play a key role in supporting patient rehabilitation, assisting qualified therapists, promoting independence in daily activities, and ensuring safe discharge planning for patients. Join us to enhance the quality of care provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with people with a disability required.
• Administration/clerical experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support qualified therapists in delivering rehabilitation and exercise programmes.
• Assist patients with mobility and activities of daily living.
• Monitor patient progress and report outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

GCSE English 9-4 or equivalent

Working towards NVQ 3 or equivalent

Job description

4258 - Therapy Assistant - Trauma and Orthopaedics

32 Hours fixed term/secondment until 30th November 2026.

Are you enthusiastic, proactive,and passionate about supporting patient rehabilitation? We are looking for a highly motivated Band 3 Therapy Assistantto join our dynamic and forward-thinking Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal(MSK) Therapy Team.

This is an exciting opportunity towork within a well-established multidisciplinary team comprisingphysiotherapists and occupational therapists. As a Therapy Assistant, you willplay a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred careto patients recovering from orthopaedic surgery and musculoskeletal injuries.You will assist in rehabilitation programmes, promote functional independence,and contribute to safe and timely discharge planning. Key tasks include:

• Supporting qualified therapistsin delivering rehabilitation and exercise programmes
• Assisting patients withmobility and activities of daily living
• Monitoring patient progressand reporting outcomes
• Participating in group andindividual therapy sessions
• Supporting digital datacollection and documentation in line with service developments

Youll be joining us at a pivotaltime as we review and modernise our therapy services,including the implementation of digital solutionsto enhance both staff and patient experience. We are committed to serviceimprovement and offer a collaborative and supportive working environment where professional development is actively encouraged.

Main duties of the job

As avalued member of our Orthopaedic MSK Therapy Team, you will work under thesupervision of qualified physiotherapists and occupational therapists tosupport the rehabilitation and recovery of patients following surgery orinjury. Your day-to-day role will involve assisting patients with mobility andexercise programmes, promoting independence in activities of daily living, andcontributing to discharge planning to ensure safe and timely transitions fromhospital to home.

Werelooking for someone who is compassionate, motivated, and enthusiastic abouthelping others regain function and confidence. You should be able to followtreatment plans, observe and report on patient progress, and communicateeffectively within a multidisciplinary team. Confidence using digitalsystemsor a willingness to learnis essential, as we continue to implementservice improvements that enhance patient and staff experiences.

To thrivein this role, youll need to be adaptable, proactive, and able to work bothindependently and collaboratively. Previous experience in a healthcare,therapy, or rehabilitation setting is essential, alongside a genuine interestin musculoskeletal and orthopaedic care.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

We scoredbest in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork,compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey,the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make towork together each other to improve the experience of working in the NHSfor everyone

BarnsleyHospital is a high performing Trust, currently ratedGood by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progressin the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work

We are proudof the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There hasnever been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and awe can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.

BarnsleyHospital is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who may require sponsorship underthe skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on theright hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.

SupportingDocuments

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Person Specification

Experience

• Previous experience of working with people with a disability
• Administration/clerical experience

Qualifications

• GCSE English 9-4 or equivalent
• Working towards NVQ 3 or equivalent
• Other qualification/experience in relevant area
• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job

Skills and Abilities

• Communication skills written and verbal
• Ability to following instructions, but work on own initiative
• Ability to organise own workload
• Basic keyboard and administration skills
• Ability to work under time pressures and constraints
• Ability to work as part of a team

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.