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Job summary

Main area
Stroke assessment and rehabilitation
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (08.00-16.00)
Job ref
190-0422-DIR
Employer
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
SPARC at Beech Hill
Town
Sheffield
Salary
£24,625 - £25,674 per annum / pro rata for part time staff
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/07/2025 23:59
Interview date
18/07/2025

Employer heading

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Therapy Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 3

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Senior Therapy Assistant to join the therapy team at the Stroke Pathway Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre (SPARC). SPARC is a 31 bedded unit that provides excellent, patient centred, evidence based, inpatient care and rehabilitation for stroke survivors admitted on the stroke pathway.  

The successful post holder will work closely with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Activity Co-ordinators and alongside the wider multidisciplinary team, contributing to the day-to-day management and rehabilitation of stroke patients.  

We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills.  

Applicants should have previous NHS experience. 

 

Main duties of the job

To assist the multidisciplinary team (primarily Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy) in the provision of individualised patient centred rehabilitation. 

To carry a clinical caseload delegated by Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, plan and prioritise own work and report back to registered therapy staff.  

Assess, treat, monitor, and progress each patient within protocols. 

Measure activity and treatment outcomes.  

To assist the multidisciplinary team in maintaining an efficient working environment. 

Complete cognitive assessments following protocols. 

Assess for and order equipment to facilitate safe discharge under the guidance of registered therapists.  

Teach, guide and supervise patients as individuals or in groups. 

Teach therapy techniques to carers including safe use of equipment, manual handling and management of the patient’s condition. 

Select treatment activities to fulfil therapy goals, taking into consideration the patient’s condition and capability. 

Complete assessment forms and write in patient treatment records in line with Trust and Therapy Services local guidelines. 

Carry out clinical duties that contribute towards integrated patient care as part of therapeutic practice.  

Complete assessment forms and write in patient treatment records in line with Trust and Therapy Services local guidelines. 

 

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE Grade C /4 or equivalent in English and Maths or equivalent experience
  • Technical qualifications to level 3 e.g. QCF3, BTEC, A Level in relevant health/healthcare subject OR Evidence of continuous development through formal and/or informal training in health/healthcare equivalent to Level 3
Desirable criteria
  • Health & Safety
  • Risk Assessment
  • First Aid
  • City & Guilds 7307 (teaching) or equivalent

Further Training

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working with therapists as part of patient centred care
Desirable criteria
  • Current knowledge & skills in therapy practice relevant to speciality

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
  • Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
  • Able to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to act on own initiative, organise work and manage multiple tasks
  • Ability to maintain accurate written records & statistics
  • IT Literate
  • Calm approach to changing work situations
  • Teaching ability
  • Able to motivate patients
Desirable criteria
  • Comprehensive understanding of occupational therapy and physiotherapy in line with the role
  • Competency in therapy practice

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Relevant experience as an Occupational Therapy and/or Physiotherapy Assistant including successful completion of associated competencies Or Relevant experience as a Clinical Support Worker/Health Care Assistant in a rehabilitation environment including successful completion of associated competencies
Desirable criteria
  • Working in elderly/ rehabilitation/ medicine/stroke/ neurology specialities.

other

Essential criteria
  • Willing to work flexibly as service requires including weekends

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - SilverMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall Gold 2022Step into health

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Gavin Church
Job title
Operational Pathway Lead - ICSS
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07709442817
Additional information

Beth Simpson

Lead therapist for SPARC 

Email: [email protected]

 

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