**PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for sponsorship**
Senior Therapy Assistant
37.5 hours per week (May require to work as part of a weekend working rota)
Permanent
Salary: £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata
Closing Date: Wednesday 29th July 2026
Interview Date: TBC
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly **
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To work as a member of the Therapy team, independently assessing and treating a designated caseload of patients through individual and group work, as appropriate.
The post holder will be responsible for coordinating a specific area of therapy for patients within the relevant team, under the guidance of qualified therapy staff. This may require the post holder to work as a lone therapy practitioner at times, within agreed guidelines, protocols and competency frameworks.
The post holder will provide skilled support to registered Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other therapy staff in delivering technical therapy interventions to patients in a variety of clinical settings.
Therapy intervention will be provided in line with agreed treatment plans, guidelines and protocols, with the aim of promoting independence and supporting patients to achieve a level of function consistent with their abilities.
The Trust is committed to providing a 7-day therapy service. The role therefore includes participation in weekend working and may include evening work, according to service need.
This reflects the existing purpose of the role, which includes independent assessment and treatment of a designated caseload, support to registered therapists, lone working at times, and participation in 7-day therapy provision.
Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘ excel at patient care’ takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
E ffective Open Communication
e x cellence and safety in everything we do
C hallenge but support
E xpect respect and dignity
L ocal health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
To provide a high standard of clinical assistance to any member of the therapy team and participate actively in a variety of joint sessions with the patient
To be responsible for independent assessment and intervention planning for a defined group of patients and other patient groups as the service develops under the indirect supervision of the therapy team leader within the team. This skill is underpinned by knowledge of the specified care pathway for these patients following structured training and competency development. Treatment should be delivered in the most appropriate location for the client, e.g. hospital, community location or patient’s own home, adjusting own clinical interventions based on the patients fluctuating needs.
To provide a high standard of clinical support and assistance for the therapy service with a degree of autonomy
To be involved in multi-disciplinary working including (where applicable) handover, meetings, goal-setting and multi-disciplinary team meetings, where appropriate.
To ensure methods of treatment, its frequency and review are appropriate to the diagnosis/problem of the patient and within the priorities of the Service.
On instructions from a therapist, to carry out individual and group sessions with patients, without direct supervision but under the direction of a qualified therapist. These may include:
Assisting in group treatment
Supervised and unsupervised moving,
Handling and positioning
Joint assessment and treatment sessions
Individual exercise programme
Assisting with splint fabrication and splint wearing regimes
Mobility assessments
Provision of minor aids and teaching their safe use (e.g. frames, raised toilet seats)
Practising personal and domestic activities of daily living (e.g getting in and out of bed, washing and dressing, toileting and meal preparation)
Assisting with home assessments of patients
Undertaking basic environmental assessments as deemed appropriate
Ordering minor aids and adaptations vis internet, email, fax or telephone
Education regarding management of health, safety/lifestyle
Monitor patient outcomes and to complete phone calls to ensure recommendations have been completed
Monitor patient outcomes and to complete phone calls to ensure recommendations have been completed.
To progress treatment programmes within the boundaries previously agreed with the therapists
To ensure that all client intervention is documented in a timely, objective and confidential manner via specific therapy notes.
To ensure a beneficial and positive communication with clients, their families/carers and other professionals involved, respecting individual needs and promoting user involvement/decision making.
Routinely conduct risk assessments during intervention, the outcome of which may require a change in treatment plan once discussed with the therapist e.g identification of hazards within the ward/home; provision of follow up education and rehabilitation; adaptation of functional activities to minimise risk.
To ensure all necessary Therapy intervention is undertaken in accordance with departmental policy, and advises the Team Leader or Senior Therapist of an inability to do so.
To organise and prioritise own daily workload with supervision, as required, and within the scope of the role.
To use highly developed communication skills to establish good working relationships with colleagues, patients and carers and understanding potential barriers.
Encourage patients and their carers to actively participate in regaining and maintaining their personal independence through the use of persuasion and motivational skills.
Deal with sensitive situations or contentious information.
Use efficient and effective communication methods e.g. appropriate use of electronic communication.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
