Senior Therapy Assistant- Paediatrics
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Wirral, CH63 4JYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Therapy Assistant to work in our Paediatric Therapy Team. The team are located from Clatterbridge Hospital and work ...
- To be responsible and accountable for the quality and standard and safety of ownwork and to achieve the levels of competency required by the role.
- To help patients to continue with their treatment programmes and therapeutic activitiesas delegated by a qualified Therapist.
- Have own delegated case load or take on a specific area of work eg hydrotherapy, exercise class,sensory rehab. Can progress patients under agreed parameters.
- To feedback to the Therapist regarding the patient's progress, or any concerns.
- To ensure that all documentation relating to their clinical involvement with patients(electronic or paper) adheres to AHP and Trust standards.
- To manage their delegated workload effectively, with support and guidance from theTherapist.
- To contribute to the smooth running of the team/unit by carrying out a range of clericaland admin, household and departmental tasks.
- To be responsible for the safe use of equipment that they use during treatment.
- To at all times maintain the principles of confidentiality of patient information.
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.
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Must have a relevant level 3 NVQ or an equivalent level of experiential knowledge and experience in an appropriate area.
- A minimum of 2 years recent experience in a related health care setting
Knowledge and Skills
Desirable
- To be computer literate, able to use hospital computer systems and to be able to use data bases for audit following appropriate training
- To have the ability to show initiative and manage own workload, but to seek advice when appropriate
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
8 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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