Senior Therapy Assistant - Medicine & Surgery
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Southport, PR8 6PNView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
21 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
This is an exciting opportunity for a keen and dynamic Therapy Assistant to join the Medicine & Surgery Acute Therapy Team. The post holder will assis...
To establish a therapeutic relationship with patients under the direction of the registered therapists.
To report back to supervising staff regarding the individual needs/abilities of patients.
To liaise with members of the MDT and external agencies to ensure the effective management of patients care
To accept responsibility for delegated workload and manage own time effectively.
Undertake environmental visits within the community as instructed by the registered therapist, providing and fitting equipment as required.
To assist patients functionally with their mobility and personal care under the direction of senior staff.
To issue therapy equipment as directed.
To record and report findings accurately and in a timely manner according to standard procedure.
To participate in 7 day service.
Please see job description and person specification further details on role responsibilities.
Please note this vacancy may close once we have received sufficient applications.
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July 2024 we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.
Our Values
Essential: - We are Kind; - We are Open; - We are Inclusive
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of information technology and administrative systems
- Good interpersonal skills with effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrate a professional approach to their duties
- Ability to demonstrate problem solving approach but seeking guidance as required
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service
- Maintain confidentiality in relation to patient identifiable information in line with policies and data protection
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience within a personal care setting
- Awareness of confidentiality and data protection procedures in relation to the recording of patient information
- Awareness of health and safety issues relevant to role and reporting mechanisms
- General understanding of clinical conditions relevant to specialty
- Demonstrate a commitment to personal development and the development of others
Desirable
- Demonstrate understanding of this role and how it may contribute to clinical outcomes
- Awareness of current NHS issues and Trust Policies
- Awareness of external agencies including Voluntary and Social Services
- Knowledge of stock control and referral processes for therapy equipment
Qualifications
Essential: - Willingness to undertake NVQ Level III in a health related subject (or equivalent qualification); - Care Certificate or willingness to undertake
Desirable: - NVQ Level III in a health related subject (or equivalent qualification)
Other
Essential
- Ability to carry out moving and handling with patients and equipment
- Frequent periods of concentration required to obtain patient information that will inform the treatment plan
- Regularly be able to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and empathy in managing situations with distressed patients or their relatives, who may be terminally ill, chronically sick, disabled patients
- Ability to cope with and assist in situations that could be unpleasant e.g. bodily fluids
- Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the post
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
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First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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