Therapy Assistant

Transformation Unit; Mexborough; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

NHS Car Lease

Job summary

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Therapy Assistant to support Stroke Rehabilitation. This fixed-term maternity cover (11 months) is 0.57 wte (21 hpw) and works within a skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred rehabilitation under the guidance of registered therapists.

You will assist with rehabilitation interventions, monitor progress, undertake delegated clinical tasks and contribute to discharge planning, helping

Qualifications

• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to be flexible and supportive in a rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

• Support registered Therapists in delivering rehabilitation programmes.
• Assist patients with mobility, transfers, exercises and functional rehab.
• Encourage patients to participate and achieve goals; document progress and outcomes.
• Assist with therapy assessments and outcome measures as delegated.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Enthusiasm & flexibility

Education

GCSEs including English

NVQ Level 3 Health (Allied Health Profession Support)

Job description

Employer Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Montagu Hospital, The Fred and Ann Green Rehabilitation Centre Town Mexborough Salary £25,760 - £27,476 Pro Rata Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/11/2026 23:59

Therapy Assistant

Band 3

Job overview

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 multidisciplinary team, including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nursing staff to deliver 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

• 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.
• 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

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Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person specification

Knowledge & Experience

• 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
• 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

• 2 GCSE’s or equivalent, including English language
• Knowledge of the effects of stroke and care provision
• Completion of the Foundations or care Programme or Care Certificate
• NVQ level 3 Health (Allied Health Profession Support – Physiotherapy / OT) or equivalent

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• All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken. The Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

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Name Daniel Wheater Job title Therapy Team Lead - Stroke Rehabilitation Email address [e-mail]