Therapy Assistant

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Sheffield is seeking a Therapy Assistant to join a multidisciplinary team. This role involves working with adults with complex neurological conditions, implementing therapy programs, and contributing to service development. Candidates should have experience in a rehabilitation setting and relevant healthcare qualifications. The position offers significant financial support for professional development and training opportunities, while also being committed to the well-being of staff and service users.

Benefits

Significant financial support for CPD

Access to training and education opportunities

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a care/rehabilitation setting with people with neurological disability.
• To have worked as part of a team.
• To have worked as a Therapy Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the interdisciplinary team with adults with complex needs.
• Implement therapy treatment programmes in the community and complete patient records.
• Participate in the planning and evaluation of services within a designated area.

Skills

Good personal organisation skills

Ability to manage time and juggle demands

Ability to work as part of a team

Understanding of professional conduct

Understanding need for confidentiality

Education

Maths and English grade 'C' GCSE or equivalent

Recognised qualification in healthcare equivalent to NVQ 3

IT Training/qualifications

Job description

Go back Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Therapy Assistant

The closing date is 29 January 2026

Sheffield has an excellent reputation as 'the outdoor city' with a multi‑cultural population, good transport links with the rest of the UK, a host of independent retailers, excellent food outlets, cinemas, theatres and 2 highly‑rated Universities that provide AHP, nursing and medical training.

We are offering an opportunity to join a highly specialist, friendly team for 12 months to cover a staff member's secondment. It is ideal for someone to specialise in working with people with neurological conditions, who has the enthusiasm and motivation to help people achieve what is important to them. We are keen to recruit staff who want to contribute to change and continue to shape our services for the future. Secondments will be considered.

There is also a Specialist Therapy Assistant and an AHP Assistant Practitioner in the NES and a wider team of AHPs, case managers, clinical / neuro psychologists.

We want you to be part of ongoing reflection and service development / quality improvement and optimising the patient experience and outcomes. There is a strong commitment to PPI work and co‑production; In service training programme and supervision.

We are able to provide significant financial support for CPD.

Main duties of the job

To work as a member of the interdisciplinary team with adults with complex needs, resulting from congenital or acquired – progressive or traumatic neurological disorders. It is expected that Therapy Assistant working at this grade would seek appropriate support as required.

Assist in the management of patients within protocols led by qualified staff in the community setting. Implement therapy treatment programmes in the community and complete patient records.

To develop skills and knowledge through participation in regular supervision and in‑service training.

To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of services within a designated area/team, contributing towards defined projects.

About us

We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.

What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.

It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of.

If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.

Sheffield Health & Social Care Foundation Trust is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a visa which allows you to work in the UK, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that SHSC will be unable to offer sponsorship after your visa expires. You must also have at least 12 months on your visa at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please note there is a cap on the number of applicants for this post which will close once this has been reached.

Job responsibilities

General requirementsTo communicate effectively and work collaboratively, as a practitioner,with health, social care and voluntary team colleagues to assist in the delivery of a co‑ordinated multi‑agency service within the complexities of a community environment and care pathwaysTo work as an autonomous practitioner and as a lone worker in the communityTo independently implement therapy intervention and care packages according to agreed plans , requesting support from the therapists as required and being aware of own limitations.To undertake administrative and any other duties, which may be allocated by the Operational Team Manager within the general scope of the post, and appropriate to the grade, after negotiation, adequate training and appropriate supervision (e.g. lead projects to review and improve service delivery)

Principal dutiesClinical:To manage a designated caseload of adult clients with neurological presentations under supervision and delegation, working in conjunction with other members of the team and seeking support as requiredTo demonstrate initiative and contribute towards ensuring a high standard of clinical care for clients receiving therapeutic programmes as part of inter/multidisciplinary working.To work generically assisting OT, PT, SLT and Psychology staff as appropriate to area of work.To accept clinical responsibility for patient case load and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time, asking for support when necessary.To be legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care ensuring a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management.To complete clinical outcome measures under the direction of qualifiedTherapists in order to achieve goals with patients.

Undertake day to day assessment of patients mental health and physical levels of function and their capacity to undertake activities and modify treatment appropriately and according to senior guidance.To demonstrate awareness of mental capacity, informed consent and the legal framework required for clients who lack capacity to consent to treatment, requesting support from qualified Therapists as appropriate.To demonstrate awareness of when patients require further assessment by a qualified therapist or other external health/social care professional, liaise with senior staff and complete onward referrals as appropriate.To demonstrate a broad knowledge of conditions and disorders observed in people with Long Term Neurological Conditions.To demonstrate skills in dealing with disclosure of complex, sensitive or contentions... (continues)

Under professional guidance, to provide planned advice, teaching, training and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to ensure a consistent approach to patient care and treatment e.g. moving and handling, use of communication aids, strategies for cognitive deficits.To prepare and compile materials/equipment for use in therapy e.g. communication charts and aids, as required by therapists.

To provide therapeutic interventions in working conditions which may frequently be hazardous e.g. exposure to body fluids, aggressive persons, visits to high risk areas and associated travel risks.To undertake frequent therapeutic handling and moving of patients, with or without aids and equipment utilising moderate physical effort within clinical and non‑clinical settings. This may involve bending, kneeling or frequent repetitive activities often in confined restricted places.To work with patients, carers, relatives who may have barriers to understanding, distressing or challenging social/clinical circumstances or behaviours.

To be responsible for the day to day planning, management and prioritisation of own workload, under guidance and supervision from senior staff on a regular basis.

Leadership:To actively contribute towards service and operational development through leadership forums e.g. microsystems, peer supervision, research and project management.

Service development;To participate in designated projects in relation to service design, development and delivery within LTNC services.To participate in research and audit projects relevant to LTNC services.To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date data and statistics for the use of the department.

Professional:To ensure client confidentiality when dealing with complex cases, multiple agencies and the community setting. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of work including confidentiality, note writing and in line with professional codes of conduct.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

• To have a basic understanding of the roles of therapists
• Good personal organisation skills
• Ability to manage time and juggle demands
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Understanding of professional conduct
• Understanding need for confidentiality.
• Health & safety and risk awareness

Training and Qualifications

• Maths and English grade 'C' GCSE or equivalent
• Recognised qualification in healthcare equivalent to NVQ 3 (level 3 on RQF) or above or have equivalent relevant experience
• IT Training/qualifications
• Willingness to participate in training

Experience

• Experience of working in a care/rehabilitation setting with people with neurological disability.
• To have worked as part of a team.
• To have worked as a Therapy Assistant

Other

• Must hold a full driving license and have access to a car to be able to travel within a geographical area in a timely and effective manner.
• Physical fitness and ability to participate in supporting clients to develop and undertake exercise routines

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 name

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust