Community Therapy Assistant - Northwich

Mcht; Northwich; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Northwich is seeking a part-time Community Therapy Assistant (Band 3) to support therapists in delivering high-quality care. A UK driving licence and access to a work vehicle are required.

The post is 32.5 hours per week with pro rata salary of £25,760–£27,476 per annum. The role supports home exercise programs and multidisciplinary teamwork within the CCICP framework.

Qualifications

• UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Assist delivery of therapy through home exercise programs and education.
• Communicate with therapist regarding patient progress and support patient’s functional recovery.
• Support service with ordering, maintaining stock and equipment.
• Use excellent communication skills to ensure clinical advice and treatment programmes are delivered sensitively.
• Carry out specified assessments, interventions and programmes under the direct supervision of a qualified clinician.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

UK driving licence

Job description

Main area Community Therapy Assistant Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 32.5 hours per week (Possible need in the future to participate in weekend working pro-rata basis.) Job ref 412-COMM-8224551

Site Victoria Infirmary Northwich Town Northwich Salary £25,760 - £27,476 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 07/10/2026 23:59

Want to work somewhere you can really make a difference? Somewhere you’re encouraged to have ideas and empowered to create positive change?

Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) deliver NHS Community Services across Cheshire. With a wide range of clinical disciplines, we are a dynamic, future-facing organisation passionate about delivering the highest quality healthcare whilst collaborating with our community partners.

We foster a culture of continuous improvement, built on compassion.

Over 83% of staff would recommend CCICP as a place to work

90% of staff say the people they work with show appreciation to each other

88% staff say that patient care/service users are the organisations top priority

Over 70% of staff believe there are opportunities for them to develop their career

If a friend or relative needed treatment 81% of staff are happy with the standard of care provided

We are recognised nationally

With over 24 Queen’s Nurses (and growing) we have one of the highest percentages proportionate to the size of our team

Nursing Times Award winners in 2023 and finalists in 2024 for a Bladder and Bowl project. Our specialist Stoma service is currently shortlisted for a Nursing Times and British Journal of Nursing awards.

Two Specialist clinicians have recently had their work recognised by Wounds UK

Leighton Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre, run by CCICP, was reviewed by Care Quality Commission and awarded the highest score in the North West

Job overview

To work in multidisciplinary community setting as part of a dynamic team and support therapists in delivering high quality therapy interventions to the patient.

Please be aware that a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes are required for this role.

Main duties of the job

To assist with delivery of therapy through home exercise programs and education.

To communicate with therapist regarding patient progress and support patient’s functional recovery.

To support service with ordering , maintaining stock and equipment.

To use excellent communication skills to ensure clinical advice and treatment programmes are delivered sensitively.

Working for our organisation

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

• - Recognition: monthly ‘Because You Matter’ awards, with an annual awards celebration. CCICP Star of the Month acknowledgements
• - Flexible working, tailored to the service, role and individual
• - Training and development opportunities
• - Mentoring and coaching
• - Generous holiday allowance of 28 days plus bank holidays. Increasing with length of service. Option to buy / sell annual leave.
• - Fast track physiotherapy access
• - Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption leave pay
• - Sick pay
• - Access to free counselling service 24/7
• - Carers leave
• - Free Flu and Covid Vaccinations
• - Discounted complimentary therapies
• - Access to hundreds of staff discounts nationally and locally
• - Cycle to work scheme
• - Long service awards for all NHS service

KEY MESSAGES

Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.

All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.

Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.

Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees have a “right to work” in the UK. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust hold a Sponsor Licence, which means that we MAY be able to sponsor you IF the role meets the UK Government requirements for sponsorship. Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. To be eligible for sponsorship, the role must be in an eligible occupation code and must meet the skill level and the minimum salary threshold (usually £38,700 per year for Skilled Worker or £23,200 for Health Care Worker Visa). You can find more information on the Government website .

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the entry point (bottom) of the pay band.

Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.

Please provide a contact email address for referees when you submit your application. We will not request any references until after you have been made a formal job offer.

You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done via 3 monthly instalments from your pay. We encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.

We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.

Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application

Key Messages

We are a forces-friendly employers.

Candidates should ensure that all submissions and interactions reflect the candidate’s own skills, experience, and understanding. Any use of AI that compromises the integrity, fairness, or authenticity of the recruitment process may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of offer, or dismissal if this these circumstances come to light post hire.

Candidates that require sponsorship to work in the UK are strongly advised to check the Government website for up-to-date information about whether the role they are applying for (incl. offered salary) is eligible.

Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process and we'll be happy to discuss this with you.

We actively promote flexible working so please discuss any requirements you may have with us.

Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.

All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.

Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.

You are required to pay for a DBS disclosure where the post requires one, and we encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.

We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Helen Whitlam Job title Northwich Therapy Team Leader Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01606 564134

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 4QJ
Telephone [e-mail]

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

SERVICE DELIVERY

• To carry out specified assessments, interventions and programmes under the direct supervision of a qualified clinician, in line with Trust competencies.
• To report progress of patients during the implementation of planned interventions and programmes.
• To work with an individual or group in a variety of settings appropriate to the patients need.
• To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients, contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
• To ensure patient safety and dignity at all times, using relevant methods to manage patients with challenging behaviours.
• To utilise effective communication skills to ensure clinical advice and treatment programmes are delivered sensitively.
• To liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team following discussion with a qualified clinician.
• To ensure accurate, up-to-date clinical records are kept, ensuring their security and confidentiality at all times.
• To record and submit clinical activity data as required by the Trust in an accurate and timely manner.
• To be responsible for safe and competent use of equipment including the provision of support, education and training to other staff, patients and carers as required.
• To be responsible for the maintenance, cleaning, monitoring and loan of equipment, maintaining its security at all times and keeping accurate records as required.
• To be responsible for ordering and stock control of materials and equipment as required.
• To support administrative and housekeeping duties as required.
• To be an active member of a weekend rota or rostered 7 day service, dependant on service need.

GOVERNANCE

• To maintain an awareness of relevant new and current professional, Trust and developmental standards, policies, procedures and guidelines, ensuring compliance.
• To support the implementation of national & professional guidelines e.g. NICE
• To be a member of a relevant professional association, attending regional and national meetings/conferences as required.
• 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.