Therapy Assistant - Transfer to Assess Team

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England is seeking a Therapy Assistant to support Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in providing treatment and rehabilitation interventions. The position requires good communication skills, basic computer proficiency, and the ability to work independently. This fixed-term role offers 7.5 hours a day of work across a 5-day week and is physically demanding.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a health care setting is essential.
• Flexible and enthusiastic with a good awareness of patients' needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physiotherapists/Occupational Therapists in delivering treatment programmes.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties as part of the role.
• Support rehabilitation interventions for patients.

Skills

Good communication skills

Basic computer skills

Physical capability to perform duties

Ability to work with initiative

Education

Good standard of general education including mathematics and English

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Transfer to Assess Team. We are looking for a Therapy Assistant to work 7.5 hours a day across a 5 day week for a fixed term until 06.04.26 to cover maternity leave. The post holder will be working within the Transfer to Assess Team and will support the Physiotherapists/Occupational Therapists in providing treatment and rehabilitation interventions to patients.

The post will involve a wide range of duties including assisting the Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapists to deliver treatment programmes to patients, clerical, administration, involving work with computers and housekeeping duties. It is a physically demanding role.

It is essential to be able to show initiative, to be able to work effectively without direct supervision and to be able to take responsibility for delegated duties, under the guidance of a Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physiotherapists/Occupational Therapists to deliver treatment programmes to patients.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties, including computer-based work and basic housekeeping tasks as part of the role.
• Support the Transfer to Assess Team in providing rehabilitation interventions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Good standard of general education including mathematics, English and basic computer skills.
• Recent and relevant experience in a health care setting is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and a good awareness of patients’ needs.
• Flexible, enthusiastic and capable of working with initiative.
• Physically able to perform the duties of the role.
• Ability to work effectively without direct supervision and to take responsibility for delegated duties under supervision guidance.

About Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a coastline and countryside surroundings, with activities for residents. It is one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, employing over 6,000 staff and serving a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

The Wirral has approximately 855 beds trust-wide and its financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral area is accessible with excellent transport links to major cities and neighbouring North Wales.

Application information

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Therapy Assistant position available with WUTH.

This advert closes on Monday 13 Oct 2025