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Generic Therapy Assistant - Community Rehab Team(Band 3)

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
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Location
Salary
£24,625 - £25,674 pro rata per annum
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
26 Jun 2025
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
12 Jun 2025

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic generic therapy assistant to join the Community Rehab Team at Airedale General Hospital.

The post holder will be responsible for activities delegated to them and will work without direct supervision but will have immediate access to a clinician for advice and direction as required. Generic therapy assistants in the community rehab team work in  peoples homes, care and nursing  homes in the Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven localities.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

  • Manage a caseload delegated by clinicians
  • Independently undertake basic assessments and interventions relevant to delegated caseload
  • Contribute to the evaluation of programmes and patient’s progression making minor alterations in consultation with the therapists.
  • Support therapists with complex cases as required
  • Work with colleagues to ensure the effective functioning of the team
  • Work in partnership with patients, carers, the multi disciplinary team and wider statutory, private and voluntary sector services.
  • Participate in activities to improve the Community Rehab  service.
  • Provide support to other team members and students
  • Work flexibly according to patient and service needs

In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and the Trust’s Right Care strategy.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation.