Senior Therapy Assistant - Peterborough | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Peterborough is seeking a Part Time Band 3 Senior Therapy Assistant to join their Acute Medicine Therapy Team. The role involves supporting patient mobility, assisting with discharge planning, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should be enthusiastic, flexible, and possess a caring nature. This position offers valuable experience in a supportive environment dedicated to patient care and rehabilitation.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Employee support benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individual with a passion for caring.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support patients' mobility and transfers.
• Assist therapists with discharge planning.
• Complete tasks delegated by therapists to aid patient recovery.
• Conduct visits to assess patients' discharge needs.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Caring nature

Flexibility

Ability to travel

Job description

Overview

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Part Time Band 3 Senior Therapy Assistant (30 hours) to join the Acute Medicine Therapy Team at Peterborough Hospital. If you are enthusiastic and motivated with a passion for caring, this role could be for you. Candidates need a strong work ethic, a kind and caring nature and a willingness to learn and develop. You will need to be flexible and adaptable, working as a part of a supportive multidisciplinary team to assist in providing Occupational and Physiotherapy to people with a range of Medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Supporting patients mobility and transfers
• Assisting the therapists and wider MDT with discharge planning
• Completing functional tasks delegated by the therapists to support the patient in returning to their previous level of function
• Assisting on visits to patients homes to assess their discharge needs
• Interviews for this role will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills effectively
• This role requires the ability to travel between sites. A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle may be necessary for this role. However, reasonable adjustments will be considered for candidates who can meet the travel requirements through alternative means

Team and Working Arrangements

• To support patients, their families and carers to maximise their participation in the attainment of their rehabilitation goals by following treatment programmes developed and provided by the Allied Health Professionals (AHP) involved
• To work as a supervised member of the multidisciplinary team, maintaining good communication with the AHPs, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team e.g. doctors, nurses and social workers to try to achieve the Predicted Date of Discharge (PDD)

Diversity, Inclusion and Benefits

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area. In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Additional Information

Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.

This advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025