Senior Therapy Assistant

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust; Nuneaton and Bedworth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site nursery

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

In house training and development

Buying and selling of annual leave

Subsidised restaurant

Tranquillity garden

Subsidised on-site parking

Job summary

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Therapy Assistant to join the Therapy team. The role involves independent assessment and treatment of a designated caseload, along with coordinating a specific therapy area under guidance.

You will support registered Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in delivering interventions across hospital, community, or home settings, contributing to a 7-day therapy provision.

Qualifications

• Maths/English to GCSE or Functional English/Maths level 2.
• Level 5 Diploma for Assistant Practitioners in Healthcare/ Foundation degree or equivalent.
• Evidence of education or training relevant to gym specific environment.
• Evidence of CPD.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of clinical assistance to therapy team and participate in joint patient sessions.
• Take responsibility for independent assessment and intervention planning for a defined patient group.
• Provide support to therapists in delivering therapy interventions in various clinical settings.
• Ensure treatment is aligned with treatment plans, promoting patient independence.
• Participate in 7-day therapy service including weekends and possible evenings.
• Refer to full job description for comprehensive duties.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Physical fitness

Health & Safety

Basic IT skills

Disability awareness

Clinical judgment

Education

GCSE maths/English or functional equivalents

Level 5 Diploma for Assistant Practitioners in Healthcare / Foundation degree or equivalent

Gym-specific education or training

CPD evidence

Job description

**PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship**

Senior Therapy Assistant

37.5 hours per week (May require to work as part of a weekend working rota)

Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 23rd November 2026

Interview Date: TBC

**This post may close early due tohigh numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly **

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

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Main duties of the job

• To work as a member of the Therapy team, independently assessing and treating a designated caseload of patients through individual and group work, as appropriate.
• The post holder will be responsible for coordinating a specific area of therapy for patients within the relevant team, under the guidance of qualified therapy staff. This may require the post holder to work as a lone therapy practitioner at times, within agreed guidelines, protocols and competency frameworks.
• The post holder will provide skilled support to registered Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other therapy staff in delivering technical therapy interventions to patients in a variety of clinical settings.
• Therapy intervention will be provided in line with agreed treatment plans, guidelines and protocols, with the aim of promoting independence and supporting patients to achieve a level of function consistent with their abilities.
• The Trust is committed to providing a 7-day therapy service. The role therefore includes participation in weekend working and may include evening work, according to service need.
• This reflects the existing purpose of the role, which includes independent assessment and treatment of a designated caseload, support to registered therapists, lone working at times, and participation in 7-day therapy provision.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to' excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Job responsibilities

• To provide a high standard of clinical assistance to any member of the therapy team and participate actively in a variety of joint sessions with the patient
• To be responsible for independent assessment and intervention planning for a defined group of patients and other patient groups as the service develops under the indirect supervision of the therapy team leader within the team. This skill is underpinned by knowledge of the specified care pathway for these patients following structured training and competency development. Treatment should be delivered in the most appropriate location for the client, e.g. hospital, community location or patients own home, adjusting own clinical interventions based on the patients fluctuating needs.
• To provide a high standard of clinical support and assistance for the therapy service with a degree of autonomy
• To be involved in multi-disciplinary working including (where applicable) handover, meetings, goal-setting and multi-disciplinary team meetings, where appropriate.
• To ensure methods of treatment, its frequency and review are appropriate to the diagnosis/problem of the patient and within the priorities of the Service.
• On instructions from a therapist, to carry out individual and group sessions with patients, without direct supervision but under the direction of a qualified therapist. These may include:
  • Assisting in group treatment
  • Supervised and unsupervised moving
  • Handling and positioning
  • Joint assessment and treatment sessions
  • Individual exercise programme
  • Assisting with splint fabrication and splint wearing regimes
  • Mobility assessments
  • Provision of minor aids and teaching their safe use (e.g. frames, raised toilet seats)
  • Practising personal and domestic activities of daily living (e.g getting in and out of bed, washing and dressing, toileting and meal preparation)
  • Assisting with home assessments of patients
  • Undertaking basic environmental assessments as deemed appropriate
  • Ordering minor aids and adaptations vis internet, email, fax or telephone
  • Education regarding management of health, safety/lifestyle
  • Monitor patient outcomes and to complete phone calls to ensure recommendations have been completed
• Monitor patient outcomes and to complete phone calls to ensure recommendations have been completed.
• To progress treatment programmes within the boundaries previously agreed with the therapists
• To ensure that all client intervention is documented in a timely, objective and confidential manner via specific therapy notes.
• To ensure a beneficial and positive communication with clients, their families/carers and other professionals involved, respecting individual needs and promoting user involvement/decision making.
• Routinely conduct risk assessments during intervention, the outcome of which may require a change in treatment plan once discussed with the therapist e.g identification of hazards within the ward/home; provision of follow up education and rehabilitation; adaptation of functional activities to minimise risk.
• To ensure all necessary Therapy intervention is undertaken in accordance with departmental policy, and advises the Team Leader or Senior Therapist of an inability to do so.
• To organise and prioritise own daily workload with supervision, as required, and within the scope of the role.
• To use highly developed communication skills to establish good working relationships with colleagues, patients and carers and understanding potential barriers.
• Encourage patients and their carers to actively participate in regaining and maintaining their personal independence through the use of persuasion and motivational skills.
• Deal with sensitive situations or contentious information.
• Use efficient and effective communication methods e.g. appropriate use of electronic communication.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Experience and Knowledge

• Therapist Assistant or relevant work experience (with Physiotherapists)
• Work experience of within a community/acute hospital setting
• Experience of working independently and managing own time whilst prioritising activities
• Experience of supervising/teaching individuals
• Evidence of previous employment/voluntary work
• Experience of exercise prescription

Qualification(s) and Professional Training

• Maths/English to GCSE or Functional English/Maths level 2
• Level 5 Diploma for Assistant Practitioners in Healthcare/ Foundation degree or equivalent
• Evidence of education or training relevant to gym specific environment
• Evidence of CPD

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate verbally in a manner appropriate to a variety of parties, dealing with sensitive information and considering barriers to communication
• Able to generate written and verbal communication, which is relevant, concise and accurate
• Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day and carry out multi-tasking activities
• Ability to demonstrate individual responsibility in respect of Health and Safety at Work
• Ability to use basic word processing and windows based computer packages
• An understanding of the impact of disability and issues related to promoting independence
• A good general knowledge of a range of conditions to be able to identify situations where a patient requires referral back to their treating physiotherapist

Personal Qualities

• Physically fit
• Able to work as a team member
• To follow the Trusts values of EXCEL and COMPACT
• Team player
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Ability to organise, prioritise, especially between urgent and routine tasks
• Able to demonstrate aptitude for applying training in practical skills
• Ability to organise own workload

Other

• Able to commit to flexible working and weekend working
• Presents a professional image
• Able to deal with distressing situations in a sensitive and sensible manner
• Able to reflect on own practice and use experience to learn
• Ability to cope in busy/stressful/challenging situations
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Reliable and flexible
• Committed to personal and team development
• Able to commit to work 7 days cover

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

£28,392 to £31,157 a yearper annum pro rata