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North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Specialised Therapy Assistant

The closing date is 25 September 2026

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Job summary

*Advert may close early once sufficient volume of applications is reached*

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Band 3 Specialized therapy assistant post within our Community Integrated Assessment Team (CIAT) Stockton

We are looking for applicants who are dedicated yet flexible in their approach and possess the aptitude to adapt quickly to new situations

The post is a permanent position for 37.5 hours a week and is based predominantly at Billingham Health Centre working within the Stockton and surrounding areas. There maybe on occasions the expectation to cover Hartlepool CIAT

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of a multidisciplinary therapy team assisting with the delivery of therapy to patients either within their own homes or a Care Home Setting.

The post holder will work under the direction of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to implement the planned interventions providing rehabilitation to patient's in their own homes or a Care Home Setting. The role involves delivering delegated treatment programme's working independently within agreed competencies.

The role supports Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapists and the wider MDT. Monitoring patients progress and report any changes to the registered therapist. Encouraging patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals and maximising independence for those patients within Stockton and Harlepool area.

The post holder will communicate effectively with all community services, assist in the planning of safe and effective care. The post holder will assist therapists carry out administrative duties associated with the delivery of service

As this is a Trustwide post, the successful candidate may be required to work between the Stockton and Hartlepool localities, but will be initially based at Billingham Health Centre.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

345-CSU10-8183895

Job locations

Billingham Health Centre

58 Queens Way

Stockton-on-Tees

TS23 2NP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work under the supervision of registered therapists to support and rehabilitate patients to enable their safe return home following a period are Rehabilitation in a Care Home Setting or to ensure they are placed in safe environment if deemed necessary for continued long term care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work under the supervision of registered therapists to support and rehabilitate patients to enable their safe return home following a period are Rehabilitation in a Care Home Setting or to ensure they are placed in safe environment if deemed necessary for continued long term care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 qualification or willingness to work towards/ or existing relevant experience
• Educated to GCSE level in Maths and English

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 in healthrelated subject or equivalent level of qualification
• Certificate in Health Care Studies, Foundation Degree or relevant qualification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate sound basic knowledge and understanding of a broad range of medical conditions/pathologies, particularly those affecting older people

Desirable

• Experience of prescribing and fitting less complex equipment /adaptations required to meet peoples needs under the supervision of a therapist
• Clinical Experience of working in therapies
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team

Skills

Desirable

• Able to work autonomously with arms length supervision
• Ability to follow a plan and escalate for support appropriately as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 qualification or willingness to work towards/ or existing relevant experience
• Educated to GCSE level in Maths and English

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 in healthrelated subject or equivalent level of qualification
• Certificate in Health Care Studies, Foundation Degree or relevant qualification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate sound basic knowledge and understanding of a broad range of medical conditions/pathologies, particularly those affecting older people

Desirable

• Experience of prescribing and fitting less complex equipment /adaptations required to meet peoples needs under the supervision of a therapist
• Clinical Experience of working in therapies
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team

Skills

Desirable

• Able to work autonomously with arms length supervision
• Ability to follow a plan and escalate for support appropriately as required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Billingham Health Centre

58 Queens Way

Stockton-on-Tees

TS23 2NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Billingham Health Centre

58 Queens Way

Stockton-on-Tees

TS23 2NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Care Coordinator

Angela Grady

[email protected]

07554115422

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

345-CSU10-8183895

Job locations

Billingham Health Centre

58 Queens Way

Stockton-on-Tees

TS23 2NP

United Kingdom

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