Community Therapy Assistant

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Winsford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Winsford is seeking a Community Therapy Assistant to join their Community Pain Management Service. The ideal candidate will assist patients with complex pain under the guidance of qualified therapists and organize therapeutic activities. This position emphasizes the importance of self-management and collaboration within a team of professionals. A salary between £27,485 and £30,162 per year is offered for this permanent role, with full training and support for professional development.

Benefits

Full induction on commencement

Regular supervision sessions

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex pain.
• Knowledge of community working processes.
• Understanding of rehabilitation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments and create rehabilitation programmes.
• Assist in therapeutic group activities.
• Maintain accurate clinical records.

Skills

Patient facing experience

Communication skills

Time management

Education

3 years experience

Job description

Go back Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Community Therapy Assistant

The closing date is 05 January 2026

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 philosophy of the Community Pain Management service is to provide the best options of care, ensuring patients are seen by the most appropriate healthcare professional, at the appropriate time and in the appropriate place, whilst optimising the best health outcome for the patient. This will be managed through effective collaborative clinical triage and delivery of the management of chronic pain through a comprehensive bio-psychosocial model. The service promotes long-term self‑management and less dependency on wider health care services such as A&E, GPs, secondary care, ambulance services and mainstream physiotherapy.

The role involves assisting staff and supporting patients with complex pain who are referred to the Chronic Pain Clinic. The Therapy assistant would also assist in the delivery of educational sessions provided by the advanced practitioners in chronic pain, across several sites.

Main duties of the job

Band 4 Therapy Assistant will take responsibility for the management of a defined workload of patients within their Care Community following triage by the qualified therapist.

Work with in their competency and seek qualified therapist guidance were appropriate.

To take a lead in organising therapeutic group activities with patients, such as sleep hygiene, relaxation and mindfulness. and exercise.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

We offer

Full induction on commencement of the role. Supervision from senior physiotherapist . Setting individual objectives through appraisals and competencies will be provided. All generic therapy assistants benefit from regular supervision sessions which are fortnightly to start. Given equal opportunities to undertake a variety of Continuing Professional development (CPD) and Band 4 competencies to develop and support you in your role.

Job responsibilities

SERVICE DELIVERY

• To independently complete specified holistic assessments, interventions and create rehabilitation programmes either independently or with help of a qualified clinician for community-based patients
• To follow departmental protocols and guidelines referring to the qualified clinician who is available for advice.
• To modify interventions and programmes within defined parameters and within their scope of practice
• To refer patients to appropriate services and health care professionals where patients are found to have a complex health need after discussion with qualified members of the team
• Discharge patients within your workload after consultation with qualified member of the team.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings and participate in clinical decision-making process for individual patients as delegated by the qualified staff.
• To ensure accurate, up to date clinical records are kept, always ensuring their security and confidentiality
• Work within their competency and seek qualified therapist guidance were appropriate.

GOVERNANCE

Professional

• To comply with all relevant professional, Trust and departmental standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• To demonstrate appropriate skills and competencies in order to ensure safe delivery of patient assessments, interventions and programmes.
• To produce and maintain a personal portfolio to demonstrate on-going personal development.
• To participate in the Trusts appraisal system, undertaking any identified training and development relating to the post to maintain skills and competencies.
• To gain appropriate support from senior colleagues and participate in supervision/peer review to enhance clinical practice.
• To fulfil all mandatory training requirements of the Trust.
• To promote the safety, wellbeing and interests of patients, staff and visitors to the department.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others, by taking action/alerting senior management team 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 the development and implementation of service improvements.
• To contribute to the delivery of service objectives and designated projects.
• To contribute to relevant departmental meetings.
• Promote a healthy, safe and secure working environment, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate documentation and reporting any concerns.

EDUCATION/LEARNING

• To assist in the preparation of training materials and organisation of group sessions as required.
• To contribute to health promotion activities
• Take responsibility for own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn, including full participation inappraisal, supervision, action learning and by maintaining a professional/personal portfolio of learning.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Ran groups independently
• 3 years experience

Skills and experience

• Patient facing band 3 role
• Have transferable skills and band 4 therapy assistant experience

Knowledge

• Knowledge of conditions
• Knowledge of community working process

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.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£27,485 to £30,162 a yearper annum pro rata