Therapy Assistant | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 13 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,760 - £27,476 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2026 |
| Location: | Salford, M6 8HD |
| Company: | Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 8008505/236-SCO-CS098-26-A |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our highly acclaimed and well-established Therapy Department at Salford Royal Hospital. This part time fixed term contract is for 5 months covering a maternity leave.
As a Therapy Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care and the day-to-day running of the service. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assist Physiotherapists and occupational therapists in providing assessment, planning, and delivering treatment programmes to patients with multiple needs.
You will also take responsibility for administration tasks to ensure the department and team’s needs are met, including general admin, stock taking, cleaning equipment, and preparing therapy classes.
We are looking for someone with
• Minimum GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, an NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a healthcare related topic is advantageous
• Good understanding of the role of a Therapy Assistant
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use initiative
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills
• Experience of working within a team (healthcare experience desirable but transferable skills considered)
What we offer
• A clear competency framework and robust induction
• Ongoing supervision and professional development
• A friendly, supportive team environment
• An opportunity to make a real difference to someone’s care experience.
• You will support and assist with the work of the OT's / Physio's in providing assessment, planning and delivering treatment programmes to patients with multiple needs.
• You will also take responsibility for administration tasks to ensure the department and team’s needs are met. This will include general admin, stock taking, cleaning equipment and class preparation.
• You should have evidence of a good standard of education including GSCE’s or equivalent in English and Maths with an NVQ Level 3 qualification, or equivalent, and be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the role of a Therapy Assistant.
• You will have good communication skills, the ability to use your own initiative, good time management skills and the ability to problem solve.
• Experience of working within a team is also required and, if this has not been in a health care setting, we would expect the successful candidate to be able to demonstrate and evidence the relevant transferable skills.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care, appreciateandinspire– to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack(opens in existing window)
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Changes to the UK immigration policy introduced on the 9th April 2025, increased the minimum salary threshold for certificates of sponsorship applications for Health and Care Worker Visa from £23,200 (£11.90 per hour) to £25,000 (£12.82 per hour). For further information on the Health and Care Worker visa, please visit the Home Office website.
As per Agenda for Change, if you are new to the NHS your starting salary would be £24,937 (minimum Band 3 salary point from 1st April 2025 in line with National Living Wage requirements). This salary point is below the new minimum threshold, and therefore not eligible for sponsorship. For further information please check the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook on the NHS Employers website.
This advert closes on Wednesday 27 May 2026
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