Therapy Assistant

Go back Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 29 January 2026

Sheffield has an excellent reputation as 'the outdoor city' with a multi‑cultural population, good transport links with the rest of the UK, a host of independent retailers, excellent food outlets, cinemas, theatres and 2 highly‑rated Universities that provide AHP, nursing and medical training.

We are offering an opportunity to join a highly specialist, friendly team for 12 months to cover a staff member's secondment. It is ideal for someone to specialise in working with people with neurological conditions, who has the enthusiasm and motivation to help people achieve what is important to them. We are keen to recruit staff who want to contribute to change and continue to shape our services for the future.

Secondments will be considered.

There is also a Specialist Therapy Assistant and an AHP Assistant Practitioner in the NES and a wider team of AHPs, case managers, clinical / neuro psychologists.

We want you to be part of ongoing reflection and service development / quality improvement and optimising the patient experience and outcomes. There is a strong commitment to PPI work and co‑production;
In service training programme and supervision.

We are able to provide significant financial support for CPD.

To work as a member of the interdisciplinary team with adults with complex needs, resulting from congenital or acquired – progressive or traumatic neurological disorders. It is expected that Therapy Assistant working at this grade would seek appropriate support as required.

Assist in the management of patients within protocols led by qualified staff in the community setting. Implement therapy treatment programmes in the community and complete patient records.

To develop skills and knowledge through participation in regular supervision and in‑service training.

To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of services within a designated area/team, contributing towards defined projects.

We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.

What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.

It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of.

If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.

Sheffield Health & Social Care Foundation Trust is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a visa which allows you to work in the UK, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that SHSC will be unable to offer sponsorship after your visa expires.

You must also have at least 12 months on your visa at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please note there is a cap on the number of applicants for this post which will close once this has been reached.

General requirements

To communicate effectively and work collaboratively, as a practitioner,with health, social care and voluntary team colleagues to assist in the delivery of a co‑ordinated multi‑agency service within the complexities of a community environment and care pathways

To work as an autonomous practitioner and as a lone worker in the community

To independently implement therapy intervention and care packages according to agreed plans , requesting support from the therapists as required and being aware of own limitations.

To undertake administrative and any other duties, which may be allocated by the Operational Team…