Multidisciplinary Therapy Assistant

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Amersham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Annual leave benefits

Staff discount schemes

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust invites applications for an MDT Assistant within the Experts at Hand programme. Working with Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists, you will support education providers to implement inclusive strategies, observe, model therapy techniques and help staff embed approaches across Buckinghamshire.

You will coordinate resources, support training, and contribute to service evaluation while maintaining records and ensuring effective collaboration

Qualifications

• Good general education to above GCSE level or equivalent
• Training related to working with children and young people
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Responsibilities

• Support Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists in education settings
• Model therapy strategies under supervision
• Prepare resources and assist with training delivery
• Help schools embed inclusive practices

Skills

Independent working

Communication skills

Confidentiality

SEND understanding

Safeguarding knowledge

IT & records

Education

Good general education to above GCSE level

Additional training for children & young people

CPD evidence

Job description

Main area Children and young people intergrated therapies Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week Job ref 434-CR8232544

Site Amersham Hospital Town Amersham Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum - pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 13/10/2026 23:59

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

• Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
• Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
• Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
• Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [e-mail] or phone [phone].

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.

Job overview

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND and keen to make a difference across education settings? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Multi-Disciplinary Therapy Assistant to join the innovative Experts at Hand programme within Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.

Working as part of the Children and Young People's Integrated Therapy Service, you will support the delivery of a preventative, consultative model that strengthens inclusive practice across education settings. You will work alongside Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists to help education providers implement strategies that reduce barriers to learning, participation, communication and independence.

This varied role involves supporting observations, modelling strategies, developing resources, assisting with training delivery and helping education staff embed inclusive approaches within everyday practice.

The successful candidate will be organised, proactive and an excellent communicator, with experience of working with children and young people and a commitment to inclusion. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a developing countywide service that is making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people across Buckinghamshire.

Main duties of the job

As a MDT Assistant within the Experts at Hand programme, you will support Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists to deliver consultation, training and targeted support across education settings throughout Buckinghamshire.

You will assist with observations, information gathering and the implementation of therapy recommendations within education settings. Under the guidance of registered therapists, you will model therapeutic strategies, support group activities and help education staff implement practical approaches that promote participation, communication, independence and inclusion.

The role includes preparing resources, supporting workforce training , contributing to classroom-based and whole-setting interventions, and helping schools develop inclusive practices. You will build relationships with education staff, families and partner agencies, providing clear feedback and maintaining accurate records of activities and outcomes.

You will contribute to service evaluation, audit and quality improvement activities that demonstrate the impact of the programme. Working independently within agreed competencies, you will manage a varied workload across community and educational settings while receiving support and supervision from experienced therapists.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys collaborative working and wants to play a key role in supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential.

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [e-mail] (Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person specification

Values

• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
• Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
• Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Good general education to above GCSE level, e.g. NVQ Level 3 / Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience in health, education or children's services
• Additional training relevant to working with children and young people
• Evidence of continuing professional development

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of working with children and young people, preferably in a school or health setting
• Experience of working within education, health or social care settings
• Experience of supporting children with SEND
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of supporting occupational therapy, physiotherapy or speech and language therapy services
• Experience of delivering or supporting training or group sessions

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to work independently within delegated competencies and without direct supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with good verbal and non-verbal communication
• Ability to build effective relationships with education staff, children, young people and families
• A clear and demonstrable understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Understanding of SEND, inclusion, reasonable adjustments and the graduated approach
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Knowledge of child development and participation in everyday activities
• Good organisational and time-management skills, and the ability to prioritise
• Ability to demonstrate empathy and to motivate and encourage children with a range of needs
• Competent IT and record-keeping skills
• Practical problem-solving skills

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

• Ability to travel to numerous community and education settings across Buckinghamshire, with access to own transport

PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.

Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.

Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.

Contacting you: We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly.

Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system.

Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.

Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.

Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.

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 Jennifer Corder Job title Operational Lead CYP Speech and Language Therapy Email address [e-mail] Additional information

We are offering an opportunity for you to develop your skills and encourage you to apply even if you feel you need support in some areas. If you would like further information or to arrange informal discussions/visits, please contact:

Jennifer Corder – Operational Lead Children and Young People’s Occupational Therapy via [e-mail]

We want to ensure you perform at your best during the interview process. Therefore, all shortlisted candidates will receive details of what to expect in the interview process in advance.