IPOCH Community Therapy Assistant | Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Mawrth 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £27,485 - £30,162 per annum pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Crewe, CW1 4QJ |
| Cwmni: | Mid Cheshire Hospitals |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7765296/412-COMM-7765296 |
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An exciting post is now available for a Band 4 Therapy Assistant to work within multidisciplinary community settings and support delivery of high quality therapy interventions to patients within their own homes.
This post will be essential in order to support the ongoing care and management of clients within the community who are in receipt of Integrated Placement Of Care Hub (IPOCH) General Nursing Assistant (GNA) package of care.
This role offers the opportunity to enhance skills within the community therapy services, linking in with the wider support network and being part of an integrated support system. You will work across our Discharge to Assess beds and across all care communities as required.
It is expected that the location of this post will be within the IPOCH Transfer of Care Hub but with an assumption of supporting our colleagues across the CCICP footprint when needed.
The successful candidate will have Assistant Practitioner qualification (ST0215 Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Level 5) or equivalent.
Our Band 4 Therapy Assistant will take responsibility for the management of a defined workload of patients who are currently receiving a care package from the GNA service, or reablement/block care provider following triage by the qualified therapist.
The service focuses on a 'home first' approach; one of rehabilitation and promotion of independence for patients leaving acute/bed-based settings or requiring step up care in their own homes. It also supports end of life patients in their own homes, providing a dignified and quality approach to care for the patients and their families at a challenging time.
The role will include independent assessment & formulation and progression of a person-centred rehabilitation plan. To work as part of the team providing a comprehensive rehabilitation service under the guidance of qualified staff for patients in their service.
Good communication between the patient, families, IPOCH and therapy teams will be essential- providing realistic expectations of the service and providing up to date information on the current presentation of every patient on the caseload.
The successful candidate will undertake record keeping using an electronic device for which training will be provided.
Applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
We offer full induction on commencement of the role. Supervision from senior physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist. Setting individual objectives through appraisals and competencies will be provided. All generic therapy assistants benefit from regular supervision sessions which are fortnightly to start. Given equal opportunities to undertake a variety of Continuing Professional development (CPD) and Band 4 competencies to develop and support you in your role.
1. To make therapeutic contact with newly referred patients as identified by the qualified therapists following admission and triage.
2. To independently complete specified holistic assessments, interventions and create rehabilitation programmes either independently or with help of a qualified clinician for community-based patients
3. To follow departmental protocols and guidelines referring to the qualified clinician who is available for advice.
4. To hold a caseload as delegated by the qualified clinician. Reporting back at agreed timescales, highlighting any necessary actions. Working independently and supporting the band 3 Therapy Assistant’s as required.
5. To work with an individual in a variety of settings, such as their home, 24 hours care facility ensuring patient safety and dignity is always maintained.
6. To modify interventions and programmes within defined parameters and within their scope of practice
7. Complete initial assessments and commission a range of basic equipment and adaptations as appropriate to the service user. To complete necessary risk assessments before prescribing basic equipment and review them on a timely basis.
8. To be responsible for the ordering and stock control of materials and equipment as required for the unit.
9. Instruct individuals, carers and other professional in the safe use and maintenance of equipment- simple aids such as walking frames, sticks, elbow crutches and functional aids.
10. To refer patients to appropriate services and health care professionals where patients are found to have a complex health need.
11. Discharge patients within your workload after consultation with qualified member of the team.
12. Attend multidisciplinary meetings and participate in clinical decision-making process for individual patients as delegated by the qualified staff.
13. To ensure accurate, up to date clinical records are kept, always ensuring their security and confidentiality
14. Work within their competency and seek qualified therapist guidance were appropriate.
This job description is an outline of the role and function. It is not intended to describe all specific tasks.
This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Mar 2026