Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our transfer to assess team.
We are looking for a therapy assistant to work 7.5 hours a day across a 5 day week for 12 months fixed term until 03.04.26 to cover maternity leave.
The post holder will be working within the transfer to assess team and will support the physiotherapists/occupational therapists in providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation interventions to patients.
Main duties of the job
The post will involve a wide range of duties including assisting the physiotherapist/occupational therapists to deliver treatment programmes to patients, clerical, administration, involving work with computers and housekeeping duties.
You will be expected to have a good standard of general education including maths, English and basic computer skills. Recent and relevant experience in a health care setting is essential. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and will show a good awareness of patients needs. We are looking for someone who is flexible and enthusiastic. This is a physically demanding role.
It is essential to be able to show initiative, to be able to work effectively without direct supervision and to be able to take responsibility for delegated duties, under the guidance of a physiotherapist/occupational therapist.
About Us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Date posted
26 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
408-25-285
Job locations
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Wirral
CH49 5PE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Therapy Assistant position available with WUTH.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Therapy Assistant position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential
* NVQ level 2 in a relevant health care topic, or experience in healthcare setting to equivalent level
Knowledge and Skills Essential
* Basic computer skills
* Basic manual handling skills
* Numeracy and Literacy
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Empathetic approach to patients
Personal Attributes Essential
* Good organisational skills
* Reliable and conscientious
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Wirral
CH49 5PE
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk
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