Bank Therapy Assistant

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

The closing date is 29 April 2025

Job summary

Band 3 Bank Therapy Assistant

Hull University Teaching Hospitals are seeking to recruit a Band 3 bank Therapy Assistant to join our diverse team of allied health professionals and support staff who work across a range of clinical specialties within an acute care setting.

The post holders will work alongside colleagues to support the assessment of need across a range of clinical conditions which present with varying degrees of complexity. As a Therapy Assistant you will have direct input into the treatment of patients who present within acute care, delivering evidence based interventions to facilitate recover, promote well-being and optimise independent functioning as far as reasonably possible in all areas of life.

We are seeking people who can adapt to changing environment and work well in a team. You will be expected to be an active member of the therapy and multi-disciplinary teams and strive to treat patients and colleagues with compassion, kindness and respect.

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic team member to complement our Therapy Service working at Hull Royal and Castle Hill hospital. This is a Bank post therefore there is a requirement to be able to work at any site and within any clinical area within the Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic person to gain experience working as a Therapy Assistant to provide support to Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in carrying out delegated duties. In addition, the post holder will assist in undertaking clerical and administrative duties directly related to patient care including mobility aids and clinical supplies.

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.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Date posted

15 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Pro Rata, Per Annum

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

356-25-7136336

Job locations

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification, AND/OR evidence of studying towards a relevant professional qualification at degree-level

Desirable

  • Evidence of achievement of relevant work-based training modules i.e. moving and handling, dementia awareness, food hygiene

Skills, Knowledge and Ability

Essential

  • Evidence of a basic understanding of the role of a therapy assistant in an acute NHS Trust

Desirable

  • personal statement should highlight reasons for applying for the post (500 words max)

Experience

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate recent experience working with patients/clients in a caring or therapeutic environment
  • Evidence of healthcare/care experience in the UK

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience in a relevant role
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification, AND/OR evidence of studying towards a relevant professional qualification at degree-level

Desirable

  • Evidence of achievement of relevant work-based training modules i.e. moving and handling, dementia awareness, food hygiene

Skills, Knowledge and Ability

Essential

  • Evidence of a basic understanding of the role of a therapy assistant in an acute NHS Trust

Desirable

  • personal statement should highlight reasons for applying for the post (500 words max)

Experience

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate recent experience working with patients/clients in a caring or therapeutic environment
  • Evidence of healthcare/care experience in the UK

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience in a relevant role

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Therapy Manager

Mathew Nixon

Mathew.nixon@nhs.net

01482675099

Date posted

15 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Pro Rata, Per Annum

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

356-25-7136336

Job locations

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ


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