Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of working in health or social care.
- Experience
Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings
- Personal Attributes
Caring and empathetic.
- Personal Attributes
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge and Skills
Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems.
- Knowledge and Skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication.
- Knowledge and Skills
Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person-centred care and related procedures.
- Knowledge and Skills
Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
- Knowledge and Skills
Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation.
- Qualifications and Training
3 A-levels OR Health and Science T-level OR equivalent level 3 qualification(s) and Functional Skills (level 2) OR As a level 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway) AND/OR Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties AND/OR Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3; - Theoretical knowledge - Experience of a range of care and related procedures - clinical observations - knowledge of relevant legislation
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working a therapy assistant
- Knowledge and Skills
Working knowledge of Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
- Knowledge and Skills
Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join our Spinal Injuries Therapy Service. The post holder will be working under the guidance of the Specialist Physiotherapists and Occupational therapists supporting the therapists with the assessment and rehabilitation of spinal injury patients.
Continuous professional development will be actively encouraged and the post holder will be supported to develop their knowledge and skills with regular support and clinical supervision from the Senior Therapists/ Team Lead.
The Therapy Service is a well-established large, progressive and dynamic service, which continues to develop within the Trust. The team is friendly and supportive and mentorship for this role will be available from other clinicians, the AHP Service Lead and Head of Professions.
Successful candidate must have a valid full UK driving licence .
Main duties of the job
You will need to be able to work as part of a team and on your own, frequently using your own initiative and problem-solving skills supporting both physiotherapy and occupational therapy input . You will work with a wide multidisciplinary team and be involved with clients with a range of medical, social and emotional problems.
The successful applicant will have good communication and literacy skills and basic computer skills. Previous work experience within health or social care setting is essential and experience working as a therapy assistant is desirable but not essential. Participation in service developments and clinical governance is also expected.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Clinical Support Worker - Higher level - Therapy Assistant with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Middlesbrough, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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