Senior Paediatric Therapy Assistant — Community & Hydrotherapy

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Therapy Assistant to join the Paediatric Therapy Team. The post spans community settings including schools and the Child Development Centre, with hydrotherapy and group sessions.

You will assist qualified therapists, work with children and young people, and maintain documentation. A pro-active attitude, excellent communication, and a driving license are essential for this community-based role.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Driver is essential for the community-based post.
• Support CPD with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified physiotherapists to deliver paediatric physiotherapy.
• Work across community settings including schools and Child Development Centre.
• Support hydrotherapy pools and group sessions.
• Manage delegated workload and keep documentation per standards.
• Contribute to team operations and equipment safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver

Job description

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Therapy Assistant to join the Paediatric Therapy Team. The post spans community settings including schools and the Child Development Centre, with hydrotherapy and group sessions.

You will assist qualified therapists, work with children and young people, and maintain documentation. A pro-active attitude, excellent communication, and a driving license are essential for this community-based role.