Specialist Therapy Assistant

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the South and East of Sheffield is seeking a Band 4 Specialist Therapy Assistant for a fixed-term post of up to twelve months, based in the community. The role involves carrying out assessments and managing a patient caseload alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, with supervision and ongoing training.

Experience in community rehabilitation and NVQ III in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Care (or Health and Social Care) is required;

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Therapy Assistant in rehabilitation (in the Community Setting).
• NVQ III in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Care or Health and Social Care (with therapy-specific units) or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments and manage your own patient caseload.
• Work with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, with regular training and supervision.

Skills

Community rehabilitation experience

Assessment skills

Education

NVQ III in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Care or Health and Social Care (therapy units)

Job description

An exciting temporary opportunity has arisen within Integrated Care Team -Therapy for AfC Band 4 Specialist Therapy Assistant in the South and East of Sheffield. The team is based in the community.

The Team assess and treat people referred from various sources: the Hospital, GPs, District Nurses, other Health and Social Care teams. ICT Therapy treat people from the age of 16 to older adults with a variety of conditions and therapy needs in their home environment.

Specialist Therapy Assistants work with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, to carry out assessments and manage their own patient caseload. They are supported by the team and have regular training and supervision.

The successful applicant will be expected to have relevant experience working as a Therapy Assistant in rehabilitation (in the Community Setting), have NVQ III in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Care or Health and Social Care (with therapy specific units) or the equivalent experience.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a maximum period of twelve months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.

Please note all existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis. This must first be agreed with your current line manager.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Alternative Contacts

Name: Sarah Roberts
Job title: Clinical Lead Integrated Care Team - Therapy
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 07814137257

Laura Millington

Telephone: [phone] / [e-mail]

Both Sarah and Laura work Wednesday - Friday

Rachel Brandreth

Phone: [phone] / [e-mail] (Tuesday to Friday)