Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join our Acute medical physiotherapy team. The post holder will be working under the guidance of the Senior Physiotherapists in the team supporting the therapists with the assessment and rehabilitation of patients on the acute medical wards at the James Cook University Hospital. Continuous professional development will be actively encouraged and the post holder will be supported to develop their knowledge and skills with regular support and clinical supervision from the Senior Therapists/ Team Lead. Main duties of the job You will need to be able to work as part of a team and on your own, frequently using your own initiative and problem-solving skills to support physiotherapy input. You will work with a wide multidisciplinary team and be involved with clients with a range of medical, social and emotional problems. The successful applicant will have good communication and literacy skills and basic computer skills. Previous work experience within health or social care setting is essential and experience working as a therapy assistant is desirable but not essential. Participation in service developments and clinical governance is also expected. Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants. Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications. About us South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions: Your Leadership Impact Service Improvement for Beginners After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 328-UE-5992356-A Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems. Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication. Desirable Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies Working knowledge of STHFT policies and procedures. Working knowledge of Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Personal Attributes Essential Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, family, health and social care colleagues and other professionals Caring and empathetic. Motivated and with a pro-active approach. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Qualifications Essential 3 A-levels OR Health and Science T-level OR equivalent level 3 qualification(s) and Functional Skills (level 2) OR As a level 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway) AND/OR Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties AND/OR Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3; - Theoretical knowledge - Experience of a range of care and related procedures - clinical observations - knowledge of relevant legislation Desirable Care Certificate Experience Essential Experience of working in health or social care. Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings Desirable Experience of working in an NHS Care Role Experience of working as a therapy assistant Person Specification Knowledge Essential Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems. Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication. Desirable Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies Working knowledge of STHFT policies and procedures. Working knowledge of Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Personal Attributes Essential Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, family, health and social care colleagues and other professionals Caring and empathetic. Motivated and with a pro-active approach. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Qualifications Essential 3 A-levels OR Health and Science T-level OR equivalent level 3 qualification(s) and Functional Skills (level 2) OR As a level 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway) AND/OR Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties AND/OR Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3; - Theoretical knowledge - Experience of a range of care and related procedures - clinical observations - knowledge of relevant legislation Desirable Care Certificate Experience Essential Experience of working in health or social care. Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings Desirable Experience of working in an NHS Care Role Experience of working as a therapy assistant 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 South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)