Job summary SENIOR THERAPY ASSISTANT - Vascular and Amputee Service Band 4, Part time: contracted to 33 hours per week worked over 2 alternating shift patterns. week (1) - 4 week days (29.25 hours), week (2) - 4 weekdays and 1 weekend day (36.75 hours). The post is based at Hull Royal Infirmary primarily. Do you have enthusiasm, drive and want to take on change and new responsibilities? Then this could be the move you have been looking for. This is a fantastic opportunity for career development for anyone who has previous or current experience working as an Occupational Therapy and/or Physiotherapy Assistant. This post supports the provision of a vascular therapy service to both inpatients and outpatients across Hull & East Yorkshire & North East Lincolnshire. This posts will support the delivery of a pre and post surgical pathway for vascular patients. The successful candidates will assist in the delivery of effective and timely treatment to a wide range of patients presenting with functional and mobility problems. This will include assessment and assistance with personal cares, provision of wheelchairs and the completion of environmental visits. In addition the post holders will contribute to delivering pre and post operative education to patients who are to receive surgery. Main duties of the job As a Senior Assistant you will be responsible for the supervision and coordination of staff of a lower band and provide support to qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists both in direct patient treatment and non-clinical duties associated with the running of the service. Applicants must possess NVQ level 3 in Care or equivalent and be able to demonstrate evidence of Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant competencies; plus extensive experience/knowledge of patient conditions and therapeutic interventions. In addition you will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills 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. Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £25,147 to £27,596 a year pro rata, per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 356-25-6962759 Job locations Hull Royal Infirmary Anlaby Road Hull HU3 2JZ Job description Job responsibilities For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website. Job description Job responsibilities For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a healthcare related subject Desirable Evidence of achievement of relevant work-based training modules i.e. moving and handling, dementia awareness, food hygiene EXPERIENCE Essential Able to demonstrate recent achievement of Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy (or both/generic) assistant competencies Evidence of recent Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy assistant experience in the UK Desirable Previous NHS experience in a therapy role Skills, knowledge and ability Essential Able to demonstrate basic knowledge of common vascular conditions and impact on function Desirable Valid driving licence, or means or travelling independently in the community Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a healthcare related subject Desirable Evidence of achievement of relevant work-based training modules i.e. moving and handling, dementia awareness, food hygiene EXPERIENCE Essential Able to demonstrate recent achievement of Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy (or both/generic) assistant competencies Evidence of recent Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy assistant experience in the UK Desirable Previous NHS experience in a therapy role Skills, knowledge and ability Essential Able to demonstrate basic knowledge of common vascular conditions and impact on function Desirable Valid driving licence, or means or travelling independently in the community 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Hull Royal Infirmary Anlaby Road Hull HU3 2JZ Employer's website https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)