# Integrated Therapy Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/integrated-therapy-assistant/3d258b11-795a-4099-957d-e97eb7311054 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/integrated-therapy-assistant/3d258b11-795a-4099-957d-e97eb7311054.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Blackpool Victoria Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Therapy assistant - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day service on a rota basis) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-14T12:58:11.111Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lancashire/Lytham_St_Annes/Blackpool_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Physiotherapy/Physiotherapy-v8294620 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8294620?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join us int he Clifton Therapy team as an Integrated Therapy Assistant. As a therapy assistant you will be supporting the assessment and rehabilitation of patients with a wide range of conditions. Working alongside occupational therapists, physiotherapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team, you will help patients improve their mobility, function and independence, contributing to safe and timely discharge planning. As an Integrated Assistant, an understanding of physiotherapy, occupational therapy and the rehabilitation approach is essential. Various training and development opportunities are available, including role specific competency training. The successful candidate will become part of a dynamic and supportive team delivering a seven-day therapy service. As such, the post includes participation in weekend and bank holiday working, helping to ensure patients receive timely rehabilitation and safe discharge throughout the week. ### Main duties of the job - The post holder is responsible for the provision of assessment, treatment, intervention and discharge planning of clients assigned by a qualified physiotherapist or occupational therapist - The post holder is responsible for the assessment and prescription of mobility aids, equipment and minor adaptations with supervision of supervisors where required. - Use technical and creative skills to assist in the provision of therapeutic activities for individuals and groups of patients. - Responsible for managing designated caseload on a day to day basis including prioritisation of tasks. - Be responsible for own Continued Professional Development with support from supervisors. - Participate in education of therapy students in relation to Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy processes. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For full details please see attached Job Description and person specification ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to work independently and use own initiative - Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment - Ability to undertake allocated interventions appropriate to level of competence - Good communication skills (written & verbal) - Good interpersonal skills - Understanding of professional conduct - Health / safety & risk awareness - Understanding the importance of confidentiality - Basic IT skills - Current UK driving licence with access to a car for work purposes **Desirable** - Experience presenting information/teaching others - Flexible/adaptable to meet the needs of the service. - Good knowledge health conditions related to Frailty and care of the older person ### Experience **Essential** - Previous or current employment in health / social care / vocational rehabilitation setting - Previous or current experience working as part of an effective team **Desirable** - Previous Occupational Therapy Assistant/ Physiotherapy Assistant/ Speech and Language/ Dietetic Assistant or Rehab Assistant or Healthcare Assistant experience ### Qualifications **Essential** - Evidence of recent appropriate study, development, and application in the work environment. **Desirable** - Working towards or completed NVQ Level III or Health & Social Care qualification - Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care. - Good knowledge of the role of an Occupational Therapist - Good knowledge of the role of a Physiotherapist ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 792.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10613132) - [candidate booklet (pdf, 786.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10613135) - [person specification (pdf, 152.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10694219) - [conditions of service (pdf, 376.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10613134) - [application guide booklet (pdf, 511.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2617) - [guidance on pre-employment checks (pdf, 64.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=447) - [statement on recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 43.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=448) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.