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Essential
24 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
*Relevant therapy/health/clinical experience
- Experience
*Experience of communicating with and motivating patients who may have communication difficulties
- Experience
*Evidence of ability to work under own initiative and under minimal supervision
- Experience
*Experience of carrying out assigned duties after training
- Qualifications
*Sound basic education to GCSE or equivalent including English at grade C or above.
- Qualifications
*Evidence of recent education/ personal development
- Qualifications
*Educated to A level/NVQ 3 or equivalent (e.g. NVQ 2 or similar vocational qualification plus extensive experience working in a clinical area)
- Qualifications
*Care certificate or be willing to work towards this
- Additional Criteria
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Additional Criteria
*Physical skills and fitness including dexterity and coordination needed for manual handling and treatment of patients
- Additional Criteria
*Basic IT and keyboard skills, knowledge of Excel
- Additional Criteria
*Good organisation and prioritising skills
- Additional Criteria
*Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the role and the tasks involved
- Additional Criteria
*Able to solve problems and contribute own ideas seeking guidance if necessary
- Additional Criteria
*Can demonstrate a broad understanding of relevant areas of Therapy and the effect of illness / clinical condition / disability on function and health
- Additional Criteria
*Good understanding of the role of a generic therapy assistant
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*Broad understanding of working in outpatients and in the context of an acute Trust
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*Ability to take responsibility under guidance
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*Able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
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*Know own limitations and role boundaries
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*Willingness to learn new skills
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*Enthusiasm to work as a therapy assistant
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*Good attendance record
- Additional Criteria
*Able to contribute to evening clinic cover and flexible working hours
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
*Experience of working in a role supporting therapists
- Experience
*Experience of working with the relevant patient group
Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting, patient-centred role where you can make a real difference? If so, we would love to hear from you.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit a Therapies Assistant to join the HIV Therapies Team based at Heartlands Hospital.
In this rewarding role, you will be responsible for managing an agreed caseload, undertaking a range of initial screenings and supporting people living with HIV in an outpatient setting. You will work closely with experienced Dietitians and Occupational Therapists as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, helping to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
As a valued member of our dynamic and supportive team, your ideas and contributions will be encouraged and respected. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of people living with HIV.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a conscientious, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who enjoys being part of a vibrant team and is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. The successful candidate will contribute to a friendly and supportive working environment and possess excellent written, verbal and telephone communication skills, enabling them to engage effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
Previous experience working within HIV services is not essential; however, a commitment to supporting people living with HIV and a willingness to challenge stigma and promote inclusivity are key requirements of the role.
Applicants must be flexible, the role may include participation in an evening clinic if required. Excellent teamwork, organisational and time management skills are essential.
This is a full-time, permanent position within a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team. We are committed to the ongoing professional and career development of all staff and actively encourage learning and development opportunities. The Trust is also committed to providing a seven-day therapy service, and the successful candidate will be expected to support service delivery in line with this commitment.
Come and join us.
If you would like to discuss this post, please contact Rashmi Shrivastava HIV Dietetic Team Lead on 0121 424 2360.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
- Date posted: 01 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 304-9018719
- Job locations: Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green E, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
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This advert is for Band 3 Therapy Assistant with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Therapy assistant role. The advertised salary is £25760.00 to £27476.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Oct 2026.
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