Generic Therapy Assistant

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in York is seeking a part-time Generic Therapy Assistant to support patient rehabilitation. This role involves assisting with therapeutic activities and working under the guidance of healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates are caring, motivated, and eager to make an impact in patient care. Opportunities for training and development are included.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent. Maths and English at C or above.
• Practical knowledge through in-house training and local competency objectives.
• Educated to NVQ 3 Level.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with rehabilitation focusing on mobility and function.
• Support Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists with therapeutic activities.
• Maintain equipment and assist patients in its use.

Skills

Problem solving

IT skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

GCSE Level or equivalent

NVQ 3 Level in relevant area

Job description

Generic Therapy Assistant

The closing date is 26 November 2025

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in the patient's hospital stay by supporting their recovery and independence and facilitating a safely and timely discharge?

We are recruiting for a part time, permanent, Generic Therapy Assistant for our Medical Therapy Team at York Hospital.

Working under the guidance of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, you will play a key role in delivering rehabilitation programmes and encouraging patients through functional activities. This hands‑on role is ideal for someone who is motivated, caring, and committed to contributing to high‑quality patient care within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to further their career in healthcare or start their journey within therapies. You will gain valuable experience across a wide range of clinical settings, with access to regular supervision, training, and development opportunities. We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and proactive individual who enjoys working closely with people and who wants to develop their skills while making a meaningful impact.

Main duties of the job

You will carry out duties delegated by the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, supporting patients with their rehabilitation, mainly focusing on mobility, cognition and function.

This will include:

• Assisting patients to practise therapeutic activities
• Supervising exercises
• Providing guidance and encouragement to help them achieve their goals.

You will also be responsible for the safe use and basic maintenance of equipment and for supporting patients in its use. You will need to undertake administrative duties to facilitate timely discharge planning and accurate record keeping.

The service operates Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 4pm, and successful candidates will be expected to work flexibly within this pattern to meet the needs of the service.

About us

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co‑developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks – including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks – to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE – Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent. Maths and English at C or above – or equivalent qualification/demonstrable experience
• Practical knowledge through a combination of in‑house training attendance on short courses, completion of local competency objectives to NVQ 3 level in relevant area
• Educated to NVQ 3 Level

Skills

• Ability to problem solve
• Proficient in computer use and IT skills
• Possess a range of communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to organise, prioritise and take responsibility for own workload

Experience and Knowledge Required

• Team player
• Practical awareness of issues affecting patient safety and risk
• Detailed understanding of the role of a Therapy Assistant Awareness of what is important to a patient.
• Experience of working as part of a health or social care team or other multi‑disciplinary team
• Experience of responsibility for decision making

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 to submit a requirement for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust