Therapy Assistant

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust.

Closing date: 23 January 2026

Shortlisting date: 26 January 2026

Interview date: 2 February 2026 (subject to change)

The award winning Proactive Care Team aims to develop and deliver a community based integrated model of healthcare for individuals with the most complex health needs. The team will work in the three Community Partnership areas of the central locality in Bradford and Keighley.

Using a Lead Provider model, BDCFT will work in collaboration with key partners including Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) as well as the GP Federations and voluntary sector partners to create proactive culturally competent and aware multidisciplinary team (MDT). Team members will work to identify those with highest need and deliver a blend of preventative and recovery focussed interventions in the community, to support a reduction of premature mortality and help deliver improvements for those who are frail and those close to their end of life.

The overall aim of the Proactive Care Team will be to help reduce health inequalities for those with the most complex needs and support reduction in Accident and Emergency Department (AED) attendances and unplanned admissions whilst also improving access to other existing community‑based provision to help sustain good health outcomes.

As part of the proactive care team you will support the multidisciplinary team in the provision of therapy services as directed by a senior therapist.

Under the supervision of senior therapists you will support in the assessment of patients and carry out interventions to enable the patient to achieve their goals in either clinic or home settings.

The postholder will take leadership from senior clinical practitioners within a delegation framework for agreed tasks. This will include supporting with a clinical caseload within the service.

The postholder will ensure high standards are maintained in a safe environment, which promotes equality and sensitivity for all individuals.

The postholder will ensure patient safety is maintained and patient experience is positive by treating all patients, family relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity and courtesy in accordance with trust values.

The postholder will support with the provision and correct use of equipment under supervision of a senior clinician.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:

• We Care – We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
• We Listen – We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
• We Deliver – We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including:

• Increase mileage rates for >3500
• A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
• A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
• Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to work in the UK

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for…