Job summary
- Main area
- Acute Medicine
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent: 30 hours per week. Some bank holiday cover may be expected depending on working pattern.
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (30 hours per week. Some bank holiday cover may be expected depending on working pattern.)
- Job ref
- 320-CDCS-3762
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Derby Hospital
- Town
- Derby
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 pro rata pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/08/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 28/08/2025
Employer heading

Generic Therapy Assistant
Band 3
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;
Job overview
The Acute Medicine Therapy Team at the Royal Derby Hospital are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to work within the team. You will work closely with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other Support Workers, providing treatment to a variety of patients across the Respiratory and High Dependency Unit, Cardiology, Endocrine and Diabetes, and Gastro/Hepatology.
You will be working under the supervision of qualified Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy staff, to undertake a variety of tasks assisting in the treatment of patients, which includes activities of daily living, functional, mobility, and respiratory problems.
There will be a number of non-clinical duties, such as clerical or housekeeping tasks, which aids the efficient running of the department.
We are asking for an excellent communicator, team player, and to have a basic working knowledge of IT packages.
Recent experience in a hospital or community setting, and moving and handling patients is essential.
If you are a motivated, organised individual, with a desire and passion for patient’s recovery and rehab, then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To work under the supervision and direction of the qualified staff in the performance of specific tasks for an individual or group of patients, as part of their treatment and rehabilitation programmes. Such tasks may include; assisting the patients with functional activities of daily living, including dressing/undressing, domestic activities, supervising exercises, preparing patients for treatment, and assisting patients to increase their independence by using daily living aids.
To be able to recognise the need to refer back to the Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist, identifying contra-indications to treatment and signs of deterioration, and communicate with the Therapists accordingly.
To be able to communicate effectively with patients to gain informed consent to treatment.
Assess patient’s understanding of treatment proposals, and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
Must maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up to date treatment notes, in line with legal and departmental requirements for each patient.
Closing date of applications: 14 August 2025
Interview date: 28 August 2025
Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Must be literate – (written and spoken English)
- Numerate
Desirable criteria
- GCSE (or equivalent) English, Maths
- Evidence of recent learning
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Some IT knowledge and skills or the ability and willingness to learn these
- Understanding of Occupational Therapists’ and Physiotherapists roles
- Previous experience within a relevant healthcare environment (this could be within the NHS or in a care home setting)
Desirable criteria
- Show an awareness of patient rights
- Experience in a health care in patient setting
- Experience in health care rehabilitation especially with elderly patients
Skills & Ability
Essential criteria
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
- Must be able to communicate effectively and appropriately at varying levels, often having to overcome barriers to communication and occasionally deal with verbally and/or physically aggressive patients/carers
- Able to present patient related information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of dealing with situations under pressure and prioritise time management
- Evidence of dealing with situations under pressure and ability to manage time effectively
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Becky Edwards
- Job title
- Clinical Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01332 788791
- Additional information
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