Specialised Therapy Assistant

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Health Service provider in Tees Valley is seeking a dedicated professional to join their therapy team, providing essential rehabilitation services under qualified supervision. This full-time role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team to support effective patient discharge and recovery. The Trust offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development, appealing to applicants who are flexible and adaptable to challenges.

Benefits

Health and well-being initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Dedicated and flexible, able to adapt quickly to new situations.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary therapy team.
• Ability to implement therapeutic interventions confidently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Implement planned interventions and support patient rehabilitation.
• Communicate effectively with community services to promote safe discharge.

Job description

Job Overview

The successful post holder will work as part of our team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy assistants, providing therapy and rehabilitation under the direction of a qualified therapist. The position will be on our acute ward bases and may require working at any site across both Trusts.

We are looking for applicants who are dedicated yet flexible and can adapt quickly to new situations.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary therapy team to assist with the delivery of therapy.
• Implement planned interventions within the hospital or appropriate community setting, including simple environmental assessments and prescription of simple equipment when within competence, and practice of specific therapeutic interventions/techniques.
• Communicate effectively with community services to support safe, effective discharge planning.
• Assist therapists with administrative duties associated with service delivery.
• Support and rehabilitate patients to enable a safe return home or placement in a safe environment with continued care.
• Work collaboratively with discharge liaison and patient flow teams to improve integrated discharge pathways.
• Confidently implement the prescribed therapy plan, including mobility and functional interventions, to enable people to leave hospital.

Working Hours

This is a permanent full‑time (37.5 hours per week) position. Applications are also welcomed from individuals seeking fewer hours.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)

New applicants who require DBS clearance will pay the cost for the DBS certificate via salary deduction from their first month’s pay. The DBS check will be undertaken during pre‑employment screening.

All new employees will be subject to a satisfactory 6‑month probationary period, unless exempt as specified.

Employment References

Applicants must provide references covering the last three years of employment history, including any gaps. Email addresses for all referees must be provided. Personal references are not acceptable.

Sponsorship

We can offer sponsorship for Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visas where eligible.

Benefits

We support staff through an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well‑being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Armed Forces Covenant

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and recognises that reservists and veterans bring transferable skills to our workplace. We are a Silver Employer.

Further Important Information

Please note this vacancy may close early once sufficient applications are received.