Job summary
- Main area
- Specialist Services
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 302-26-7863571SS
- Employer
- Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wrightington Hospital
- Town
- Wigan
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 Per annum, Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Therapy Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Job overview
Do you want to work at the North West's leading specialist orthopaedic hospital?
Do you want to help patients with their rehabilitation following surgery and assist them in achieving their goals?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Therapy Assistant who would like to work in the Orthopaedic therapy teams working at Wrightington Hospital. The post holder will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members to deliver high quality care throughout the out-patient therapy pathway. This post will also include some experience and time working on the trauma ward at Royal Albert and Edward Infirmary.
You will be given the opportunity to learn and develop with support from highly qualified and experienced colleagues.
The post is for 37.5 hours per week. The role will involve weekend working.
The role may also involve supporting the Trauma Therapy team at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary.
Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.
* This is an unregistered position. Applicants who hold a HCPC registration need not apply as will not be considered *
Main duties of the job
To carry out a flexible patient centred programme of therapeutic activities under the direction of a Therapist. To enable patients to achieve their treatment goal and keep accurate written records and statistics as required by the service. To assist with departmental administration.
Working for our organisation
Choose Well – Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.
· People at the Heart
· Listen and Involve
· Kind and Respectful
· ONE Team
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Key results from the job holder
- To contribute to the overall Therapy process by carrying out routine assessments and procedures within agreed competency levels
- To carry out information collection from patients/relatives as requested by Therapy staff
- To follow treatment plans as prescribed by Therapy staff and identify and select activities that meet treatment goals
- To work independently in a clinical setting with an assigned routine caseload, under the direction of a Therapist
- Instruct patients in the use of equipment and techniques to promote independence
Planning and Organisational Duties
- To be responsible for preparation of materials and equipment in order to carry out treatment sessions
- To contribute to the day-to-day organisation of activities within the team which contribute to the smooth running of the service
- To be responsible for specific routine tasks as delegated
- To attend regular meetings e.g. staff meetings, support and development groups.
- To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent and reliable attendance
Communications and Key Working Relationships
- To work as a member of the Therapy team and communicate relevant information to team members
- To be able to communicate effectively in a variety of ways with patients to gain co- operation and understanding of treatment programmes
- To maintain good working relationships
- To establish therapeutic relationships using negotiating skills in order to complete treatment activities
- To report back to Therapy staff on all treatment activities either verbally or in writing as required
- To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs
Responsibility for Finance
- To identify deficits in resources required to carry out the job and bring to the attention of the Therapist
- To be responsible for the monitoring of materials and equipment and maintain stocks.
- To maintain timely statistics and other records as requested by the Therapy Service and the Trust
Responsibility for Human Resources
- To maintain portfolio of competencies showing evidence of life long learning
- To participate in clinical supervision sessions highlighting development needs.
- To comply with annual IPR and appraisal system.
- To contribute to the induction of new staff.
Person specification
Additional
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate a commitment to personal development
- Willingness to work flexibly over 7 days
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate understanding of therapy interventions and the role of the assistant
- Health and Safety Risk awareness Knowledge of appropriate Moving and Handling methods
- A basic understanding of relevant medical conditions and appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Awareness of confidentiality
- Knowledge of appropriate Moving and Handling methods
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of the use of mobility / aids for independence
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to teach practical skills to patients/clients
- Ability to work single-handed with individuals or groups
- Practical observational skills
- Good personal organisation skills
- Able to conduct self in a professional manner
- Able to problem solve
- Able to participate in aspects of personal care with patients/clients
- Have good written, verbal and non verbal communication skills
- Able to engage patients/ clients in activities
- Ability to use own initiative within designated role
- Able to empathise with people in difficult situations
- Able to recognise and work within own personal limitations
Desirable criteria
- Able work confidently within a hospital environment
- Able to fit/ adjust mobility / aids for independence
- Able to utilise NHS databases/ patient information systems
- Able to use basic Microsoft Office programmes
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working as work as part of a team
- Experience working in a relevant health related area.
- Experience of working with the effects of illness and disability on adults
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in patients/ clients own homes
- Experience of working in a therapy/rehab service.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level III /QCF training or equivalent course in relevant area
- Evidence of basic level qualifications in both Maths and English
- Evidenced training / competencies achieved through current practical experience
Desirable criteria
- GCSE or equivalent in English
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- David Patterson
- Job title
- Therapy Lead for T+O
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01257 256534
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Buckingham Row
Brick Kiln Lane
Wigan
WN1 1XX
- Telephone
- 07786529678
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