Therapy Assistant - Community

NHS; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a dedicated full-time Therapy Assistant for the Peterborough Community Rehabilitation Team. This role involves supporting physiotherapists and occupational therapists in delivering rehab services to adults with physical disabilities. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and strong communication skills. A full UK driving license is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare environment or care environment.
• Willingness to undertake further training.
• Knowledge of physiotherapy and occupational therapy roles.

Responsibilities

• Supporting mobility and daily living activities.
• Implementing therapy interventions and treatment plans.
• Communicating effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Good communication skills

Numeracy skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Good general education up to GCSE equivalent

Job description

Job summary

We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated full time Therapy Assistant, to join the Peterborough Community Rehabilitation Team based at Botolph Bridge Community Health Centre, Peterborough.

You will be fully supported by physiotherapists and occupational therapists delivering therapy to patients with primarily physical disabilities. The therapy service within the Community Rehabilitation Team provides rehabilitation, housing adaptations, moving and handling to adults over 18 years and works alongside nurses, mental health practitioners and other multi-disciplinary professionals in the Cambridgeshire area.CPFT are in full support of Health Education England, Allied Health Professional, Support workforce framework which provides structured learning for support workers and encourages career development.

Main duties of the job

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is able to work within the Community Rehabilitation team to provide a high standard of care to our patients.

You will be required to support with mobility and appropriate exercises, activities of daily living (ADL's) and provision of equipment to facilitate independence and reduce risks as well as completing falls prevention interventions where indicated.

You will be supported by a registered professional to carry out appropriate and delegated assessments, treatments and identify risks whilst working in the community.

Our ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, sense of accountability, accompanied by an ability to work under pressure at times. This post is open to professionals with the right attributes to enhance our team.

*DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

About us

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk

Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.

Details Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

310-OPAC-7247204

Job locations

Botolph Bridge Community Health Centre

Valley Park Centre, Sugar Way

Peterborough

PE2 9QB

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

• Work under guidance on specified tasks, with regular clinical support and supervision by a registered practitioner.
• To implement therapy interventions and treatment plans, such as exercise programmes (group or individual), provision of mobility aids, measuring and fitting adaptive equipment, minor adaptations.
• To be responsible for ensuring equipment is used safely, following relevant training and that it is maintained appropriately.
• Use your skills for making ongoing evaluations of patients response to prescribed treatment/care plans, and report findings to a registered professional in line with competency framework.
• To effectively communicate verbally with patients, carers and colleagues using tact and persuasive skills. This may involve using skills where patients have difficulties in communication, e.g. hearing loss, diminished sight, cognitive impairment, behavioural problems, and pain.
• Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with patients, carers, colleagues, and other health care professionals. This will also enable you to assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

Staff development within CPFT is highly valued and you will be supported to attend relevant internal and external courses to develop your knowledge and skills to improve clinical practice as identified as part of your appraisal process.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

• Work under guidance on specified tasks, with regular clinical support and supervision by a registered practitioner.
• To implement therapy interventions and treatment plans, such as exercise programmes (group or individual), provision of mobility aids, measuring and fitting adaptive equipment, minor adaptations.
• To be responsible for ensuring equipment is used safely, following relevant training and that it is maintained appropriately.
• Use your skills for making ongoing evaluations of patients response to prescribed treatment/care plans, and report findings to a registered professional in line with competency framework.
• To effectively communicate verbally with patients, carers and colleagues using tact and persuasive skills. This may involve using skills where patients have difficulties in communication, e.g. hearing loss, diminished sight, cognitive impairment, behavioural problems, and pain.
• Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with patients, carers, colleagues, and other health care professionals. This will also enable you to assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

Staff development within CPFT is highly valued and you will be supported to attend relevant internal and external courses to develop your knowledge and skills to improve clinical practice as identified as part of your appraisal process.

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Good general education up to GCSE equivalent
• Willingness to undertake training to meet competency framework

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 Care Award (certificate and portfolio)
• Chair based and OTAGO exercise training, or willingness to undertake

Experience Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment or care environment

Desirable

• Experience of caring for adults and older people with physical and/or mental health conditions
• Experience of supporting people to be independent
• Knowledge of the role of registered professional Physiotherapist and/or OT
• Use of adaptive equipment

Skills & Abilities Essential

• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision.
• Good communication skills.
• Competent use of English language (spoken and written)
• Good level of numeracy for e.g. measuring accurately

Desirable

• Experience of SystmOne or similar patient record system

Physical Requirements Essential

• Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
• Move and manoeuvre people and equipment
• Manoeuvre patients using moving and handling aids
• Able to travel around their work base locality

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Good general education up to GCSE equivalent
• Willingness to undertake training to meet competency framework

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 Care Award (certificate and portfolio)
• Chair based and OTAGO exercise training, or willingness to undertake

Experience Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment or care environment

Desirable

• Experience of caring for adults and older people with physical and/or mental health conditions
• Experience of supporting people to be independent
• Knowledge of the role of registered professional Physiotherapist and/or OT
• Use of adaptive equipment

Skills & Abilities Essential

• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision.
• Good communication skills.
• Competent use of English language (spoken and written)
• Good level of numeracy for e.g. measuring accurately

Desirable

• Experience of SystmOne or similar patient record system

Physical Requirements Essential

• Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
• Move and manoeuvre people and equipment
• Manoeuvre patients using moving and handling aids
• Able to travel around their work base locality

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Botolph Bridge Community Health Centre

Valley Park Centre, Sugar Way

Peterborough

PE2 9QB

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Botolph Bridge Community Health Centre

Valley Park Centre, Sugar Way

Peterborough

PE2 9QB

Employer's website

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