1801 - Therapy Assistant Inpatient and Outpatient Rotations

Job summary

This post is a 12 month fixed term/secondment opportunity

The interview date for this post is 9th June 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated person to join our Inpatient Medical and surgical team as a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant. This opportunity will allow the postholder to join our team of Physiotherapists. Assistant or healthcare experience would be ideal although not essential.

This could be completed as a secondment post with the agreement from your current line manager.

The Inpatient Medical and surgical team is proactive in providing a holistic service, working within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure our patients receive high quality intervention, achieve their rehabilitation goals and are safely discharged in a timely manner.

Good communication and time management are required to work within a busy inpatient environment across a variety of settings. Training and a competency package are included in the role.

At Barnsley we offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities and a supportive working environment.

You will be joining us at an exciting time where we are reviewing the way in which we deliver services and implementing digital solutions which will benefit patient and staff experience.

Barnsley is located within easy access to the major cities of Sheffield and Leeds, and also benefits from bordering on the scenic Yorkshire Dales and Peak District National Park.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for implementing therapy programmes delegated by the Physiotherapist to aid the rehabilitation of patient.

You will carry your own caseload supervised or unsupervised and treat patients according to set protocols monitoring patients progress and reporting back any changes to the appropriate Therapist.

You will be responsible for clinically relevant administrative duties in BHNFT to ensure smooth service delivery.

You will experience a comprehensive induction process and have access to learning opportunities and development.

Our service values leadership at all levels and you will be encouraged to play an active part in service development and improvement, with a view to shaping effective patient care pathways and best practice

The successful applicant will have excellent team working skills and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with colleagues and patients, as well as being able to work alone.

Flexibility of working times and practice is essential which will include 7 day working, weekend working.

We offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities and a supportive working environment.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link to check your eligibility Check, certificate of sponsorship - Search - GOV.UK, please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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