Therapy Assistant Inpatient and Outpatient Rotations
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 28/07/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Therapy Assistant to join the Physiotherapy Service at Barnsley. You will work within the acute inpatient medical team, supporting the assessment and rehabilitation of patients with a wide range of medical conditions. The role involves helping patients improve their mobility, function, and independence, contributing to safe and timely discharge planning. You will be part of a dynamic team delivering a seven-day physiotherapy service, including weekend and bank holiday working.
Essential criteria
- GCSE English 9-4 or equivalent
- Working towards NVQ 3 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Other qualification/experience in relevant area
- Previous experience of working with people with a disability
- Administration/clerical experience
- Skills and Abilities
- Communication skills written and verbal
- Ability to following instructions, but work on own initiative
- Ability to organise own workload
- Basic keyboard and administration skills
- Ability to work under time pressures and constraints
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to instruct patients individually and in groups
- Ability to attain competencies
- Values based questions
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe how you would contribute to a well functioning team.
- GCSE English 9-4 or equivalent
- Working towards NVQ 3 or equivalent
- Other qualification/experience in relevant area
- Previous experience of working with people with a disability
- Administration/clerical experience
- Skills and Abilities
- Communication skills written and verbal
- Ability to following instructions, but work on own initiative
- Ability to organise own workload
- Basic keyboard and administration skills
- Ability to work under time pressures and constraints
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to instruct patients individually and in groups
- Ability to attain competencies
- Values based questions
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe how you would contribute to a well functioning team.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, proactive and enthusiastic Therapy Assistant to join the Physiotherapy Service at Barnsley.
You will work within the acute inpatient medical team, supporting the assessment and rehabilitation of patients with a wide range of medical conditions. Working alongside physiotherapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team, you will help patients improve their mobility, function and independence, contributing to safe, timely discharge planning.
We are looking for a caring, empathetic and approachable team player who is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. You should have excellent communication and organisational skills, a flexible approach and the confidence to work with patients who may have complex physical, cognitive or emotional needs.
The successful candidate will become part of a dynamic and supportive team delivering a seven-day physiotherapy service. As such, the post includes participation in weekend and bank holiday working, helping to ensure patients receive timely rehabilitation and safe discharge throughout the week.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills and experience within an acute hospital setting while making a meaningful difference to patients' recovery and wellbeing.
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