Senior Therapy Assistant / Therapy Technician | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Salford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Salford is seeking a Band 3 Senior Therapy Assistant / Therapy Technician to manage a caseload and support patient rehabilitation. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team and requires strong communication and time management skills. Training opportunities and a commitment to staff well-being are emphasized, making this position ideal for motivated individuals looking to develop their careers.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Flexible working

Protected hours for well-being activities

Qualifications

• Ability to manage and prioritise a caseload under guidance.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Basic IT skills for administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated caseload and implement therapy programmes.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Support team administration and contribute to student education.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Integrated Stroke and Neuro-Rehab team as a Band 3 Senior Therapy Assistant / Therapy Technician. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a diverse team of professionals, including a well-established support workforce.

The position involves managing and prioritising your own caseload under the guidance of registered practitioners, providing high-quality support to therapists, and assisting with patient rehabilitation across various settings such as patients' homes, clinics, or community environments. Effective communication, flexibility, time management, and problem-solving skills are essential.

The role requires travel across different geographic locations within the Trust footprint, using a car or other mobility means, depending on service needs.

You will work independently or as part of a team, supporting our Team Administrators with referral processing as needed. We focus strongly on staff well-being and aim to enable everyone to perform at their best. Our commitment is to deliver high-quality services to our patients through a supportive team approach.

We offer bespoke training and development opportunities, including involvement in service development projects.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage a designated caseload and implement therapy programmes as identified.
2. Prioritise and balance clinical, patient, and service demands with support.
3. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and adopt an MDT approach in patient management.
4. Actively manage the support workforce waiting list.
5. Contribute to student education and support newly registered staff.
6. Maintain basic IT skills to manage administrative tasks and support team administration.
7. Develop links with voluntary organisations to enhance intervention options.

Our trust is recognized for its Green CAAS accreditation, adopts a Quality Improvement approach, and involves staff at all levels in development projects. Your voice matters to us.

We are committed to providing CPD and learning opportunities, including in-service training and clinical peer supervision. Our service also has a Well-Being working group and access to the wider NCA SCARF strategy.

Note: This role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves over one million residents across Greater Manchester, with a team of 20,000 staff dedicated to hospital and community-based care. We strive to improve health outcomes through high standards of care and strong partnerships.

We value care, appreciation, and inspiration—core principles that guide us. Joining our team provides purpose, flexibility, and opportunities for career development. Our benefits include a competitive annual leave, flexible working, and protected hours for well-being activities.

For more details about the role and responsibilities, please see the Job Description and Person Specification under supporting documents. Additional information is available in the Candidate Information Pack or on our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.

This advert closes on Tuesday, 9 September 2025.