Job Summary
Band 3 Bank Therapy Assistant
Hull University Teaching Hospitals are seeking to recruit a Band 3 bank Therapy Assistant to join our diverse team of allied health professionals and support staff who work across a range of clinical specialties within an acute care setting.
The post holders will work alongside colleagues to support the assessment of need across a range of clinical conditions which present with varying degrees of complexity. As a Therapy Assistant you will have direct input into the treatment of patients who present within acute care, delivering evidence based interventions to facilitate recovery, promote well-being and optimise independent functioning as far as reasonably possible in all areas of life.
We are seeking people who can adapt to changing environments and work well in a team. You will be expected to be an active member of the therapy and multi-disciplinary teams and strive to treat patients and colleagues with compassion, kindness and respect.
Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic team member to complement our Therapy Service working at Hull Royal and Castle Hill hospital. This is a Bank post therefore there is a requirement to be able to work at any site and within any clinical area within the Trust.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic person to gain experience working as a Therapy Assistant to provide support to Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in carrying out delegated duties. In addition, the post holder will assist in undertaking clerical and administrative duties directly related to patient care including mobility aids and clinical supplies.
About Us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Date posted
15 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year Pro Rata, Per Annum
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
356-25-7136336
Job locations
Castle Hill Hospital
Castle Road
Cottingham
HU16 5JQ
Job Description
Responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Qualifications
Essential
1. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification, AND/OR evidence of studying towards a relevant professional qualification at degree-level
Desirable
1. Evidence of achievement of relevant work-based training modules i.e. moving and handling, dementia awareness, food hygiene
Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
1. Evidence of a basic understanding of the role of a therapy assistant in an acute NHS Trust
Desirable
1. Personal statement should highlight reasons for applying for the post (500 words max)
Experience
Essential
1. Able to demonstrate recent experience working with patients/clients in a caring or therapeutic environment
2. Evidence of healthcare/care experience in the UK
Desirable
1. Previous NHS experience in a relevant role
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
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Castle Hill Hospital
Castle Road
Cottingham
HU16 5JQ
Employer's website
https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr