Therapy Assistant: Flexible NHS Role with Development

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear competency framework

Robust induction

Ongoing supervision and professional发展

Friendly, supportive team environment

Fantastic annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and well‑be

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity in the Therapy Department at Salford Royal Hospital within the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust. As a Therapy Assistant, you’ll support Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to assess, plan, and deliver treatment programmes for patients with varied needs.

You’ll also handle admin tasks, referrals, and equipment care, while working within a multidisciplinary team and contributing to a friendly, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• GCSEs English and Maths (or equivalent); NVQ Level 3 in healthcare advantageous
• Good understanding of the role of a Therapy Assistant
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use initiative
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills
• Experience of working within a team (healthcare experience desirable but transferable skills considered)

Responsibilities

• Supporting assessment, treatment planning, and therapy sessions for patients with varied needs
• Administrative tasks such as patient bookings, stock management, equipment cleaning, and class preparation
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
• Writing patient notes, emails and recording conversations
• Communicating with colleagues, wider MDT staff, patients and carers
• Facilitate onward referrals for patients being discharged
• Occasional weekend work (typically one shift per month)
• Adherence with mandatory training, appraisal and supervision

Skills

communication

time management

problem solving

teamwork

Education

GCSEs English and Maths (or equivalent)

NVQ Level 3 in healthcare (advantageous)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity in the Therapy Department at Salford Royal Hospital within the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust. As a Therapy Assistant, you’ll support Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to assess, plan, and deliver treatment programmes for patients with varied needs.

You’ll also handle admin tasks, referrals, and equipment care, while working within a multidisciplinary team and contributing to a friendly, supportive environment.