Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Therapy Assistant

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our transfer to assess team.

We are looking for a therapy assistant to work 7.5 hours a day across a 5 day week for 12 months fixed term until 03.04.26 to cover maternity leave.

The post holder will be working within the transfer to assess team and will support the physiotherapists/occupational therapists in providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation interventions to patients.

Main duties of the job

The post will involve a wide range of duties including assisting the physiotherapist/occupational therapists to deliver treatment programmes to patients, clerical, administration, involving work with computers and housekeeping duties.

You will be expected to have a good standard of general education including maths, English and basic computer skills. Recent and relevant experience in a health care setting is essential. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and will show a good awareness of patients needs. We are looking for someone who is flexible and enthusiastic. This is a physically demanding role.

It is essential to be able to show initiative, to be able to work effectively without direct supervision and to be able to take responsibility for delegated duties, under the guidance of a physiotherapist/occupational therapist.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Date posted

26 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

408-25-285

Job locations

Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Therapy Assistant position available with WUTH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Therapy Assistant position available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

NVQ level 2 in a relevant health care topic, or experience in healthcare setting to equivalent level

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Basic computer skills
Basic manual handling skills
Numeracy and Literacy
Good written and oral communication skills
Empathetic approach to patients

Personal Attributes

Essential

Good organisational skills
Reliable and conscientious

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

NVQ level 2 in a relevant health care topic, or experience in healthcare setting to equivalent level

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Basic computer skills
Basic manual handling skills
Numeracy and Literacy
Good written and oral communication skills
Empathetic approach to patients

Personal Attributes

Essential

Good organisational skills
Reliable and conscientious

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE

Employer's website

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