Therapy Assistant Inpatient and Outpatient Rotations

1801 - Therapy Assistant Inpatient and Outpatient Rotations

The interview date for this role is Monday 23rd February 2026.

This is a part time 33 hour role fixed term until 30th September 2027.

An exciting opportunity hasarisen for a highly motivated and flexible person to join our physiotherapy team as a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant. Assistant or healthcare experience would be ideal although not essential. The opportunity will allow staff to work across mainly inpatient ward areas, however on occasions may be required toreach out into the community and gym class cover.

The physiotherapy team is proactive in providing a holistic service, working within themulti-disciplinary team to ensure our patients receive high quality intervention, achieve their rehabilitation goals and are safely discharged in atimely manner.

Good communication and time management are required to work within a busy inpatient environment across avariety of settings. Training and a competency package are included in therole.

At Barnsley we offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities and asupportive working environment.

You will be joining us at an exciting time where we are reviewing the way in which we deliver services and implementing digital solutions which will benefit patient and staff experience.

Barnsleyis located within easy access to the major cities of Sheffield and Leeds, and also benefits from bordering on the scenic Yorkshire Dales and Peak District National Park

You will be responsible for implementing therapy programs delegated bythe Physiotherapist to aid the rehabilitation ofpatient.

You will carry your own caseload supervised or unsupervised and treat patients according to set protocols monitoring patients progress and reporting back any changes to the appropriate Therapist.

You will be responsible for clinically relevant administrative duties inBHNFT or the community to ensure smooth service delivery.

Youwill experience a comprehensive induction process and have access to learning opportunities and development.

Our service values leadership at all levels and you will be encouraged to play an active part in service development and improvement, with a view to shaping effective patient care pathways and best practice

The successful applicant will have excellent team working skills and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with colleagues and patients, as well as being able to work alone.

Flexibility of working times and practice is essential which will include 7 day working,weekend working.

We offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities and asupportive working environment.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated

Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work

We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud ofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

We reserve the right to close positions early

Please refer to the attached

Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to thevalues-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

• 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

• Communication skills written and verbal
• Ability to following instructions, but work on own initiative
• Ability to organise own workload
• 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 ensure you build and sustain positive working…