Specialist Therapy Assistant

Job summary
An exciting temporary opportunity has arisen within Integrated Care Team -Therapy for AfC Band 4 Specialist Therapy Assistant in the South and East of Sheffield. The team is based in the community.

The Team assess and treat people referred from various sources: the Hospital, GPs, District Nurses, other Health and Social Care teams. ICT Therapy treat people from the age of 16 to older adults with a variety of conditions and therapy needs in their home environment.

Main duties of the job
Specialist Therapy Assistants work with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, to carry out assessments and manage their own patient caseload. They are supported by the team and have regular training and supervision.

The successful applicant will be expected to have relevant experience working as a Therapy Assistant in rehabilitation (in the Community Setting), have NVQ III in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Care or Health and Social Care (with therapy specific units) or the equivalent experience.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a maximum period of twelve months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.

Please note all existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis. This must first be agreed with your current line manager.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 26 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 7 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 190-3069-DIR

Essential qualifications

• Evidence of formal education to diploma level or equivalent knowledge with achievement of core literacy and numeracy skills.
• Level III NVQ in diagnostic and therapeutic support/ Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning supported by evidence in the format of a personal development file.

Desirable qualifications

• Later Life Training qualification or equivalent experience
• IT training/qualification to ECDL level or equivalent.

Essential experience

• In order to undertake the duties of the post it is expected the successful candidate will have relevant experience of working as a therapy assistant with both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with relevant experience at Band 3 level in a community setting.
• To have worked with patients who have a range of mobility, balance, and long-term conditions.
• To have managed own clinical caseload and worked independently of a qualified therapist.
• Experience of liaising with other agencies, services, and professional colleagues.
• Experience as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of coaching/ mentoring/training of other staff.
• Knowledge of the duty of, and the STH's policy regarding confidentiality.

Desirable experience

• Experience of supervising staff
• To have knowledge of health and social care policies relating to the care of older people.

Essential skills and aptitudes

• Able to demonstrate skills in assessment planning and implementing treatment programmes. To have completed un-complicated mobility and functional assessments.
• Able to adopt effective coping strategies and demonstrate the ability to motivate people.
• Able to demonstrate prioritisation skills, the ability to manage own workload independently.
• Awareness and experience of using reflective practice.
• Moving and handling skills.
• Basic computer skills to use e-mail, internet and Word.
• Due to the requirement to undertake visits and transport non-portable equipment, the post holder is required to be either a car driver with a valid UK driving licence, or have access to an alternative means of transport.
• Innovative and flexible approach.
• Awareness of cultural diversity.

Desirable skills and aptitudes

• Computer literate.
• To be able to take baseline observations
• Experience of delegating work to other staff.

Employer details
Employer name: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Lightwood House, Lightwood Lane, Sheffield, S8 8BG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.sth.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Lead Integrated Care Team - Therapy, Sarah Roberts, sarah.roberts125@nhs.net, 07814137257

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

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