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Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
35 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care OR BTEC Professional Development Qualification for Support Workers (or relevant NVQ level 3)
- Qualifications
Relevant experience working as a Healthcare support worker in Therapy or other AHP department
- Qualifications
General education level to GCSE or equivalent
- Qualifications
Evidence of Literacy and Numeracy to Level 2 qualification
- Analytical and Judgement Skills
Ability to use initiative and work independently
- Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Experience of working with adults, children and babies
- Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Recent health or social care experience
- Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
- Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Standard keyboard and I.T. skills.
- Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Manual handling skills.
- Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Basic resuscitation skills
- Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Ability to work with others in a team.
- Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Evidence of ability to organise self and others
- Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Able to take and follow instructions
- Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Ability to observe and report changes
- Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Self-motivation.
- Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Problem-solving skills.
- Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Good teamwork skills
- Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Ability to demonstrate the Trust Values (Ambitious, Brave, Compassionate)
- Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Professional manner
- Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Positive and helpful
- Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Methodical
- Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Initiative
- Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Able to organise own caseload
- Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Adaptability
- Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Able to deal with stressful situations
- Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Friendly, polite and approachable.
- Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Able to follow/give instructions.
- Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Attention to detail
- Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Time management/prioritisation skills
- Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Excellent communication skills
- Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Experience of working in MDT
- Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Computer literacy
- Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Excellent IT skills and previous experience of using of patient Information systems or similar in addition to Microsoft Office/Excel software.
- Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Varied work experience of working with patients with sensitive and personal health needs
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Analytical and Judgement Skills
Audit experience
- Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Previous experience working as a Therapy Assistant in Therapy departments
- Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Experience of training other staff.
- Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Wide range of experience in pelvic health conditions and related interventions.
- Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Educator/teaching skills
- Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Specialist knowledge of therapy assessment and interventions and a desire to increase knowledge
Job overview
The Therapies department at The Birmingham Children's Hospital is seeking an experienced, well-motivated, enthusiastic person to play a key role in supporting the team, offering treatment and ensuring the smooth running of the service.
This post holder will work with a range of qualified therapist and be part of the therapy assistant team. They will also work with families and young people as well as administration teams, ward staff, procurement and suppliers.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, professional and have excellent assistant and administrative skills. Experience in using Microsoft Office applications and a broad general education with experience in a health care setting is essential.
They will have a flexible approach to work, be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and be sensitive to the needs of patients using the service.
This is a permanent position, part time hours of 33.75 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
To undertake treatment of patients, as selected by a qualified therapist, and in which the assistant has been trained. To ensure that therapy colleagues and other staff are kept informed of progress with patients and other delegated tasks. To undertake Therapy procedures and related tasks as delegated by the qualified therapist and in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. To communicate and co-operate with patients, carers and other professionals in an often sensitive and emotional environment requiring mature interpersonal skills. To undertake a range of departmental duties including clerical and administration tasks, stock maintenance, housekeeping. To ensure all therapy equipment and facilities are ready for use and comply with Health and Safety regulations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
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 Senior Therapy Assistant – Therapy Services with Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Therapy assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent - Part time. The application deadline is 17 Sep 2026.
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