Band 4 Therapy Assistant

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Therapy Assistant to join their Community Pain Management Service. The role involves completing assessments, developing rehabilitation programs, and referring patients to appropriate services. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational skills and comply with department standards. The position promotes flexible working arrangements and is subject to a probationary period. Candidates requiring sponsorship are advised to check eligibility based on starting salary.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Ability to complete holistic assessments and create rehabilitation programs for patients.
• Understanding of departmental protocols and guidelines.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently complete specified holistic assessments and interventions.
• Modify interventions within defined parameters.
• Ensure accurate, up-to-date clinical records are kept.

Job description

Overview

An exciting permanent opportunity has arisen to join Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) as a Therapy assistant in the Community Pain Management Service. The service promotes long‑term self‑management and reduces dependency on wider health care services through a comprehensive bio‑psychosocial model.

Responsibilities

1. To independently complete specified holistic assessments, interventions and create rehabilitation programmes for community‑based patients.
2. To follow departmental protocols and guidelines and refer patients to qualified clinicians for advice.
3. To modify interventions and programmes within defined parameters and within scope of practice.
4. To refer patients to appropriate services and health care professionals where complex needs are identified after discussion with team members.
5. To discharge patients within your workload after consultation with a qualified team member.
6. To attend multidisciplinary meetings and participate in clinical decision‑making process for individual patients as delegated by qualified staff.
7. To ensure accurate, up‑to‑date clinical records are kept, always securing confidentiality.
8. To work within competency and seek qualified therapist guidance where appropriate.

Governance

1. To comply with all relevant professional, Trust and departmental standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
2. To demonstrate appropriate skills and competencies to ensure safe delivery of assessments, interventions and programmes.
3. To produce and maintain a personal portfolio to demonstrate ongoing personal development.
4. To participate in the Trust's appraisal system, undertaking any identified training and development to maintain skills and competencies.
5. To gain appropriate support from senior colleagues and participate in supervision/peer review to enhance practice.
6. To fulfil all mandatory training requirements of the Trust.
7. To promote the safety, wellbeing and interests of patients, staff and visitors to the department.
8. To ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others, taking action/alerting senior management if practice appears to contravene policy or if concerned about any aspect of patient care.

Managerial / Leadership

• To demonstrate appropriate time management and organisation skills.
• To contribute ideas to enable development and implementation of service improvements.
• To contribute to delivery of service objectives and designated projects.
• To contribute to relevant departmental meetings.
• To promote a healthy, safe and secure working environment, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate documentation and reporting any concerns.
• To assist in preparation of training materials and organisation of group sessions as required.
• To contribute to health promotion activities.
• To take responsibility for own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn, including full participation in appraisals, supervision, action learning and maintaining a professional/personal portfolio of learning.

Key Messages

Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. Candidates requiring sponsorship to work in the UK are strongly advised to check the Government website for up‑to‑date job‑specific information. No sponsorship where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules.

Additional Information

We actively promote flexible working so please discuss any requirements with us. Secondments will be considered for fixed‑term positions when both parties agree. Appointments are subject to a 6‑month probationary period. DBS disclosure is required where applicable. Some posts may have implications on existing NHS Pension Scheme arrangements – for more information visit the NHS Pensions Agency website.