Job summary We are looking for an experienced Therapy Assistant to join our Macmillan Integrated Therapy Service providing advice/ treatment and support to patients and families of those who have been diagnosed with cancer with complex needs. The team has representatives of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Dietitians and Speech and Language Therapists and the post holder will join another part time Assistant Practitioner in the same role. The post holder may be required to work across the two main hospital sites of The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford and visit patients in their own homes to issue or check equipment or to review their status following discharge home from the hospital. Along with GCSE's in Maths and English at Grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent), the successful post holder must have previous therapy experience to bring to this role. Main duties of the job As part of the Occupational and Physiotherapy clinicians the post holder will be doing some ward based clinical work aiding patients to rehabilitate and become as independent as possible whilst supporting them and families during often difficult times under the guidance of qualified therapists. There will be some telephone based interventions as well as supporting patients at home or in an outpatient area. There is also the requirement to provide training and education to both patients and other colleagues. About us The Macmillan Integrated Therapy Service is part of the main Therapy team working across both The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. The team is made up of 4 Therapy Professions and has 4 AP roles who manage their own caseload and run clinics with the support of the qualified therapists. The team is employed by The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust but is adopted by Macmillan to provide services to patients with complex needs caused by their cancer or treatments. The teams sits within the Care Closer to Home care group within the therapy team with a focus of supporting patients and families in the community as well as in hospital. There is regular supervision and development opportunities particularly using the resources available to us as Macmillan professionals. There is a Team co-ordinator and an Therapy Operational Manager who drives developments in line with Macmillan and changes in patients needs. Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum / pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 223-MAP-251 Job locations The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSEs in English or Maths to GSCE Grade C or equivalent Foundation degree or equivalent or willingness to work towards one Experience Essential Substantial previous therapy experience working within a health care environment Practical and theoretical experience of teaching and presentation Experience in working with Cancer patients Desirable Experience in liaising with other agencies substantial previous experience of working within an acute or community health care environment Skills Essential Ability to work independently to an agreed prorocol, evaluating patient's condition and modifying programmes as appropriate within levels of competence Ability to self manage workload and prioritise caseload Be able to demonstrate effective and compassionate communication skills Ability to exchange condition related information with patients and relatives and responding appropriately when there are communication difficulties Ability to learn through own experience, feedback from others and be aware of own limitations Desirable To be able to organise and deliver a health education session either in 1:1 or group sessions Ability to assist in research, audit and development in relation to the area of work. Ability to use powerpoint, excel, word or equivalent Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSEs in English or Maths to GSCE Grade C or equivalent Foundation degree or equivalent or willingness to work towards one Experience Essential Substantial previous therapy experience working within a health care environment Practical and theoretical experience of teaching and presentation Experience in working with Cancer patients Desirable Experience in liaising with other agencies substantial previous experience of working within an acute or community health care environment Skills Essential Ability to work independently to an agreed prorocol, evaluating patient's condition and modifying programmes as appropriate within levels of competence Ability to self manage workload and prioritise caseload Be able to demonstrate effective and compassionate communication skills Ability to exchange condition related information with patients and relatives and responding appropriately when there are communication difficulties Ability to learn through own experience, feedback from others and be aware of own limitations Desirable To be able to organise and deliver a health education session either in 1:1 or group sessions Ability to assist in research, audit and development in relation to the area of work. Ability to use powerpoint, excel, word or equivalent Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Address The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)