Therapy Assistant

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT; Mexborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT is seeking a Therapy Assistant to join the Stroke Rehabilitation team on a 0.57 wte basis (21 hours per week) for 11 months as maternity cover. The role supports patients on their recovery journey under guidance of registered therapists.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will assist with rehabilitation interventions, monitor progress, contribute to discharge planning and help patients regain independence following stroke.

Qualifications

• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of working in a hospital or community healthcare setting to aid patient recovery.
• Experience of working as an assistant in Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy / Speech and Language Therapy / Dietetics or as a Generic Therapy Assistant or Health Care Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Support registered Therapists in delivering individualised rehabilitation programmes and interventions.
• Assist patients with mobility practice, transfers, exercise programmes, communication interventions and functional rehabilitation.
• Encourage and motivate patients to participate in therapy and achieve rehabilitation goals.
• Monitor and record patient progress, reporting any changes or concerns to the therapy team.
• Assist with therapy assessments and outcome measures as delegated by qualified therapists.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with Trust standards.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and therapy areas.
• Contribute to discharge planning and liaison with community services where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively within the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Hospital/community healthcare

Therapy assistant experience

Education

2 GCSEs incl English

Stroke care knowledge

Job description

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Therapy Assistant

The closing date is 23 November 2026

Fixed Term Maternity Cover - 11 months duration

Therapy Assistant - Stroke Rehabilitation (0.57wte - 21 hpw)

This fixed-term post provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a specialist stroke rehabilitation service, supporting patients through their recovery journey following stroke. You will work as part of a skilled multidisciplinaryteam, including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nursing staff todeliver high-quality, patient-centred rehabilitation.

As a Therapy Assistant Practitioner, you will support the delivery of therapy programmes designed to help patients regain independence and achieve meaningful rehabilitation goals following stroke.

Working under the guidance of registered therapists, you will assist with rehabilitation interventions, monitor patient progress, undertake delegated clinical tasks, and contribute to discharge planning. The role requires excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, flexibility, and a commitment to helping patients achieve their maximum potential.

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Support registered Therapists in delivering individualised rehabilitation programmes and interventions.
• Assist patients with mobility practice, transfers, exercise programmes, communication interventionsand functional rehabilitation.
• Encourage and motivate patients to participate in therapy and achieve rehabilitation goals.
• Monitor and record patient progress, reporting any changes or concerns to the therapy team.
• Assist with therapy assessments and outcome measures as delegated by qualified therapists.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with Trust standards.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and therapy areas.
• Contribute to discharge planning and liaison with community services where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively within the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working in a hospital or community healthcare setting to aid patient recovery
• Experience of working as an assistant in Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy / Speech and Language Therapy / Dietetics or as a Generic Therapy Assistant or Health Care Assistant

Desirable

• Experience of working in a hospital or community healthcare setting to aid patient recovery
• Involvement in the assessment of patients as part of Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy / Speech and Language Therapy / Dietetics services

Qualification & Training

Essential

• 2 GCSE's or equivalent, including English language
• Knowledge of the effects of stroke and care provision

Desirable

• Completion of the Foundations or care Programme or Care Certificate
• NVQ level 3 Health (Allied Health Profession Support - Physiotherapy / OT) or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Montagu Hospital, The Fred and Ann Green Rehabilitation Centre

Mexborough

S64 0AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

£25,760 to £27,476 a yearPro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

272-8302116

Job locations

Montagu Hospital, The Fred and Ann Green Rehabilitation Centre