Senior Therapy Assistant

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bebington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Senior Therapy Assistant to join their Therapy Team. You will support physiotherapists and occupational therapists primarily in the hydrotherapy pool and need to have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in health care. The role involves working with both children and adults, maintaining documentation, and assisting in administrative duties. This permanent position is based in Wirral, with a closing date for applications on 28/01/2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in health care provision is essential.
• Knowledge of working alongside Physiotherapists is crucial.
• Familiarity with hydrotherapy practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work within the hydrotherapy pool area and provide assistance.
• Manage delegated workload effectively under supervision.
• Maintain accurate documentation of clinical involvement.

Skills

Support for physiotherapists

Assisting patients with hydrotherapy

Documentation maintenance

Communication with healthcare professionals

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in health care

Tools

Cerner or other NHS database systems

Job description

Senior Therapy Assistant | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

About this role

A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Therapy Assistant in our Therapy Team to support the hydrotherapy service.

We require an enthusiastic and motivated individual to provide support for physiotherapists and occupational therapists within Cherry Tree House and in home and community settings as required.

Responsibilities

Primary duty is work within the hydrotherapy pool area and Cherry Tree House, general housekeeping, pool side assistance and working through programmes with children and adults both jointly and independently under supervision of the Physiotherapists.

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Assist in administrative duties using the hospital database system.

Progress patients under agreed parameters and provide feedback to the Therapist regarding patient progress or any concerns.

Maintain documentation relating to clinical involvement with patients (electronic or paper) and adhere to AHP and Trust standards.

Manage delegated workload effectively, with support and guidance from the Therapist.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in health care provision.

Good understanding of working with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and with children with neurological conditions.

Desirable attribute: knowledge of working in hydrotherapy and skills in use of Cerner or other NHS hospital database systems.

Location

Wirral, CH63 4JY

Contract

Permanent

Closing Date

28/01/2026

Additional Information

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.