Therapy Van Driver/Senior Therapy Assistant | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 15 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2026 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL2 6PP |
| Company: | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7843269/241-205CS-26 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join the therapy team working across our community bed bases in Bolton supporting with patient transport.
The role will involve driving the therapy van to facilitate discharges, as well as the therapy assistant duties when required by the service. The post holder will be expected to work a 7 day roster.
We have a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and training. If you are successful you will be supported to develop professionally as well as provided with regular supervision to support your development and well being.
As a member of the wider multi disciplinary team you will work alongside and support specialist therapy staff in transporting patients to and from destinations.
The purpose of this role is to support the therapist(s) to ensure patients receive the best care possible.
The main duties include preparing the vehicle for use and transporting patients to and from hospital, our bedded units and home of choice. You will also support patients with access.
You will undertake therapy assistant duties as required by the service, under the guidance of therapy staff, and undertake administrative tasks related to the workload.
The Community Services Division places an emphasis on avoiding hospital attendances and admissions by responding to health and social care issues in our community, which includes providing intensive therapy and reablement packages to support our patients' independence. We have more than 1000 staff who help to deliver 40+ services, including IV therapy, diabetes and homeless and vulnerable adults.
As we continually strive to improve our services, we recognise that ourstaff are our most valuable asset. From the exceptional opportunities we offer to the remarkable care we provide to our patients, we think there is something special about working here.
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
This advert closes on Wednesday 22 Apr 2026
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