Senior Generic Therapy Assistant

Job Summary

Exciting Opportunity:
Therapy Assistant at Mansfield Community Hospital

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join our dynamic therapy team at Mansfield Community Hospital as we enhance our inpatient services and streamline pathways from hospital to home in 2026.

This position offers a diverse caseload of medically fit inpatients who need additional rehabilitation or interventions before discharge. As a key member of our dedicated multidisciplinary team, you'll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality outcomes.

• Compassion, dedication, and excellent communication skills
• Significant experience in inpatient rehabilitation

If you're a therapy assistant seeking a new challenge, this role is perfect for you! We offer excellent opportunities to develop your clinical and personal skills within a friendly environment, supported by strong internal and external networks.

Full and detailed responsibilities are outlined in the attached job description and person specification.

Date posted: 16 January 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 4

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number: 214-CSTO-7709041

Job locations:
Mansfield Community Hospital
Stockwell Gate
Mansfield
NG18 5QJ

• Up to date knowledge of relevant conditions and their therapeutic applications
• Ability to use own initiative
• Understanding the dynamics of a group
• Computer skills
• Supervisory skills
• Effective prioritisation skills

• NVQ Level III in Care "Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support" award (or equivalent qualification)
• Substantial experience as a therapy assistant

• Counselling skills
• Teaching in a group setting
• Hydrotherapy course

• Substantial experience as a therapy assistant
• Evidence of CPD/IST

• Able to work flexibly including weekends
• Ability to travel between hospital sites

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employment by Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address:
Mfield Community Hospital
Stockwell Gate
Mansfield
NG18 5QJ

Website:

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