Senior Therapy Assistant (Acute)
DIVERSEJOBSMATTER LIMITED · Wigan, North West
Senior Therapy Assistant (Acute) at DIVERSEJOBSMATTER LIMITED, based in Wigan, North West. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Wigan, North West
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Closes
- 12 Oct 2026
Reference https://diversejobsmatter.co.uk/job/26210813/senior-therapy-assistant-acute/
About the role
Wigan, North West England, United Kingdom
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Key results from the job holder
Planning and Organisational Duties
Communications and Key Working Relationships
Responsibility for Finance
Responsibility for Human Resources
Responsibility for Health & Safety
Responsibility for NHSLA
Responsibility for Teaching
Person specification
Additional
Essential criteria
Knowledge
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Skills
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Experience
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
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Duties and Responsibilities
Key results from the job holder
- To contribute to the overall Therapy process by carrying out routine assessments and procedures within agreed competency levels
- To carry out information collection from patients/relatives as requested by Therapy staff
- To follow treatment plans as prescribed by Therapy staff and identify and select activities that meet treatment goals
- To work independently in a clinical setting with an assigned routine caseload, under the direction of a therapist
- Instruct patients in the use of equipment and techniques to promote independence
Planning and Organisational Duties
- To be responsible for preparation of materials and equipment in order to carry out treatment sessions
- To contribute to the day-to-day organisation of activities within the team which contributed to the smooth running of the service
- To be responsible for specific routine tasks as delegated
- To attend regular meetings e.g. staff meetings, support and development groups.
- To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent and reliable attendance
Communications and Key Working Relationships
- To work as a member of the Therapy team and communicate relevant information to team members
- To be able to communicate effectively in a variety of ways with patients to gain co-operation and understanding of treatment programmes
- To maintain good working relationships
- To establish therapeutic relationships using negotiating skills in order to complete treatment activities
- To report back to Therapy staff on all treatment activities either verbally or in writing as required
- To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
Responsibility for Finance
- To identify deficits in resources required to carry out the job and bring to the attention of the Therapist
- To be responsible for the monitoring of materials and equipment and maintain stocks.
- To maintain timely statistics and other records as requested by the Therapy Service and the Trust.
Responsibility for Human Resources
- To maintain portfolio of competencies showing evidence of life long learning
- To participate in clinical supervision sessions highlighting development needs
- To comply with annual IPR and appraisal system
- To contribute to the induction of new staff.
Responsibility for Health & Safety
- Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 - the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Responsibility for NHSLA
- To support Therapy services, as requested, in quality activities within the team
- To comply with professional, organisational and departmental standards, policies and procedures.
- To maintain accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with Trust Policies and Therapy Standards of Practice
Responsibility for Teaching
- To participate in and contribute to the training and education of students and other staff.
Person specification
Additional
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate a commitment to personal development
- Willingness to work flexibly over 7 days
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
- Able to move around the borough as part of Job role
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate understanding of therapy interventions and the role of the assistant
- Health and Safety Risk awareness Knowledge of appropriate Moving and Handling methods
- A basic understanding of relevant medical conditions and appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Awareness of confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of the use of mobility / aids for independence
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to teach practical skills to patients
- Able to work single-handed with individuals or groups
- Observation skills.
- Able to conduct self in a professional manner
- Able to problem solve
- Able to participate in aspects of personal care with patients/clients
- Have good written, verbal and non verbal communication skills
- Able to engage patients/ clients in activities
- Ability to use own initiative within designated role
- Able to empathise with people in difficult situations
- Able to recognise and work within own personal limitations
Desirable criteria
- Able to use basic Microsoft Office programmes
- Able to utilise NHS databases/ patient information systems
- Able to fit/ adjust mobility / aids for independence
- Able work confidently within a hospital environment
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working as work as part of a team
- Experience working in a relevant health related area.
- Experience of working with the effects of illness and disability on adults
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a therapy/rehab service.
- Experience of working in patients/ clients own homes
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level III /QCF training or equivalent course in relevant area
- Evidence of basic level qualifications in both Maths and English
- Evidenced training / competencies achieved through current practical experience
Desirable criteria
- GCSE or equivalent in English
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Reference: https://diversejobsmatter.co.uk/job/26210813/senior-therapy-assistant-acute/ · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 12 Oct 2026 · Listed via DIVERSEJOBSMATTER LIMITED
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