NHS
Therapy Assistant - Bradford Community
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Job Description
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- Formal technical qualification e.g. BTEC or NVQ3 in health care related subject
- Previous experience in a Therapy Assistant role or experience of working with people in a caring and supportive role
- Awareness of clinical governance frameworks and personal responsibilities within it
- Driving license and access to own vehicle is essential
- Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
- Continuous Professional development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance for all employees
- Formal technical qualification e.g. BTEC or NVQ3 in health care related subject
- Previous experience in a Therapy Assistant role or experience of working with people in a caring and supportive role
- Awareness of clinical governance frameworks and personal responsibilities within it
- Driving license and access to own vehicle is essential
- Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
- Continuous Professional development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance for all employees
- Vocational qualification to Level 3 or equivalent in health care related subject
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Complementary Therapy skills
- Working in a Therapy Support / Therapy Assistant role
- Experience of working in a care environment
- Experience of working Hospice / community setting
- Vocational qualification to Level 3 or equivalent in health care related subject
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Complementary Therapy skills
- Working in a Therapy Support / Therapy Assistant role
- Experience of working in a care environment
- Experience of working Hospice / community setting
Job summary
We have an exceptional opportunity for a Therapy Assistant to join our new Allied Health Professional Community Team at our Outstanding CQC rated Hospice in Bradford. This role is perfect for anyone seeking a career in palliative care, where they can truly make a difference
Main duties of the job
This role involves working in the local community, either in patients' homes or care homes, with patients who have palliative and end of life care needs.
About us
Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 3,500 staff and 5,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.
Details
Date posted
26 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,589 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
6448
Job locations
Maudsley Street
Bradford
BD3 9LE
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
We are recruiting for a Therapy Assistant to join our new Community Allied Health Professional Team based at our Outstanding CQC rated Hospice in Bradford
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC BAND 3 £24,937 to £26,589 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term 2 years
Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Based: Marie Curie Bradford Hospice and surrounding community
Closing date: 14th July 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Therapy Assistant to support the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams within the new Allied Health Professional community team. This role involves working in the local community, either in patients' homes or care homes, with patients who have palliative and end of life care needs.
Following assessments by Senior Therapists, the focus will be on providing ongoing interventions based on written care plans and patient-centered needs. The primary goal is to help patients maintain or improve their independence and quality of life in their own homes.
The post holder will need to liaise with all service providers involved in the patient's care as required. The role includes duties in the local community, either in the patient's home or care home, which may or may not involve direct supervision.
What we are looking for:
What's in it for you:
To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.
Were committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk
This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.
Job responsibilities
We are recruiting for a Therapy Assistant to join our new Community Allied Health Professional Team based at our Outstanding CQC rated Hospice in Bradford
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC BAND 3 £24,937 to £26,589 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term 2 years
Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Based: Marie Curie Bradford Hospice and surrounding community
Closing date: 14th July 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Therapy Assistant to support the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams within the new Allied Health Professional community team. This role involves working in the local community, either in patients' homes or care homes, with patients who have palliative and end of life care needs.
Following assessments by Senior Therapists, the focus will be on providing ongoing interventions based on written care plans and patient-centered needs. The primary goal is to help patients maintain or improve their independence and quality of life in their own homes.
The post holder will need to liaise with all service providers involved in the patient's care as required. The role includes duties in the local community, either in the patient's home or care home, which may or may not involve direct supervision.
What we are looking for:
What's in it for you:
To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.
Were committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk
This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Marie Curie
Address
Maudsley Street
Bradford
BD3 9LE
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Marie Curie
Address
Maudsley Street
Bradford
BD3 9LE
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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