Pediatric Therapy Assistant for Children's Health

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Kendal; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday

NHS discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Vivup counselling

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Kendal is seeking a Therapy Assistant B3 to join the Children's Specialist Therapy Team, delivering physiotherapy and occupational therapy to pre-school and school-age children referred to the service.

You will support clinics, manage a delegated caseload, work under supervision, promote health and reduce inequalities, and contribute to multidisciplinary care across community settings.

Qualifications

• Level III NVQ or equivalent in child development or related field.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide a physiotherapy and occupational therapy service for pre-school and school age children referred to the service.
• Accept an agreed range of patients referred by a therapist and manage a delegated caseload.
• Provide interventions in appropriate environments (homes, schools, child development centre).
• Assist therapists in running clinics (wheelchair, orthotic, child development centre).
• Promote health and reduce inequalities for children, families and communities.

Skills

Teamwork

IT skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

Level III NVQ

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Kendal is seeking a Therapy Assistant B3 to join the Children's Specialist Therapy Team, delivering physiotherapy and occupational therapy to pre-school and school-age children referred to the service.

You will support clinics, manage a delegated caseload, work under supervision, promote health and reduce inequalities, and contribute to multidisciplinary care across community settings.