Generic Therapy Assistant

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking enthusiastic individuals for the Generic Therapy Assistant role. This position involves working closely with patients in surgical wards, providing essential support for their recovery. Ideal candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment and demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills. The role offers opportunities for professional development, including training and supervision. Join a supportive team committed to delivering quality care and experience a rewarding career in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday

Relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on dining and travel

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently managing your own caseload.
• Experience in a healthcare-facing role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with patient rehabilitation.
• Complete daily IT administrative tasks and manage therapeutic equipment.

Skills

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Healthcare-related experience

Job description

Join to apply for the Generic Therapy Assistant role at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are recruiting for two posts in the Surgical Therapy Team at York Hospital. The successful candidates will work alongside Occupational and Physiotherapists across the surgical wards, delivering quality therapy interventions to support patient recovery from surgery.

We seek individuals who enjoy working in a dynamic environment and can adapt to changing demands. The role is primarily patient-facing, involving physical and administrative duties. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively to engage patients and collaborate with health professionals to ensure safe, quality care.

Our team offers access to leadership, training, supervision, and appraisal opportunities to support your professional development. While previous experience in a healthcare-facing role is preferred, we welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills.

The role involves working with patients on surgical wards across various clinical specialties, assisting Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with physical rehabilitation, general patient care, and facilitating departmental operations.

Ideal candidates will be keen to learn, enthusiastic, and committed to delivering quality care. Responsibilities include completing daily IT administrative tasks and managing therapeutic equipment.

You should demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills, a caring approach, and the ability to work independently managing your own caseload. Continuous learning and development through supervision and training are expected.

Our benefits include:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, offering retirement benefits, lump sums, and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday, increasing to 33 days based on NHS Trust service
• A relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for hard-to-fill positions requiring relocation
• Various paid and unpaid leave options
• Confidential support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on dining, travel, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance

For more details on benefits, visit the Trust's Staff Benefits pages.

For further information or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Jo Whitmore, AHP Team Manager, Email: [e-mail], Tel: [phone]
• Henri Toone-Watkis, Physiotherapy Clinical Lead, Email: [e-mail]

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare