2996 - Therapy Assistant

The interview date for this role will be Tuesday 26th May 2026.

An exciting opportunity as arisen for the successful applicant to take up the role of a therapy assistant within the Acorn Intermediate Care Unit.

The Acorn Intermediate Care unit provides short term specialist input for people who need extra support, care and rehabilitation to support them returning home or appropriate place on discharge.

The role will provide a unique blend of physiotherapy and occupational therapy work with the patients that we support during their intermediate care stay. Placing the patient at the center of their recovery, in order to achieve their therapeutic goals. Working alongside a broad multidisciplinary team with opportunities for career development and progression.

Main duties of the job

The roles and responsibilities of the job include but are not limited to:

To assist the rehabilitation team: physiotherapy and occupational therapy, and nursing teams in planned seven day working week.

To implement individualised rehabilitation programmes as set by Physiotherapist and Occupational therapist.

To implement rehabilitation programmes instructing patients and carers and providing direction and guidance, on a range of physical activities.

To assist Acorn Unit registered staff in completing physical, social and psychological assessments and screening.

To provide psychological support for patients and their families through individualised set rehabilitation programmes.

To undertake administration duties as determined by the service.

Encouraging patients and their carers in an active approach to regaining and maintaining personal independence. This requires empathy, sensitivity and good interpersonal skills.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction