Therapy Assistant – Orthopaedics

Therapy Assistant – Orthopaedics: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our dynamic and friendly inpatient Orthopaedic therapy teams as a Therapy Assistant based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.This is an exciting time to join DBTH as we further enhance our emergency pathways and progress elective restoration work with the aim of becoming one of the top performing Trusts in the country which delivers outstanding care to patients.

Joining the Trust as a Therapy Assistant is a great way to begin your career in the (Company Name - Subscribers only). It offers valuable experience and various apprenticeship routes are available to develop through to careers in our therapy professions. Our Therapy assistant staff are highly valued members of our team who help us to provide quality care for our patients.

We are a Teaching hospital committed to the development of all staff. You will receive training and support to develop your professional, personal and clinical skills through clinical supervision, training and development reviews.

You will be required to work alongside qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists but also work independently managing your own patient caseload. Documentation and computer skills are an integral part of the role and you will be expected to document within patients’ records.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to understand the patients’ needs and motivate them throughout their journey is an essential part of this role.

Main duties of the job

To assess, plan and provide Therapy intervention for patients in an Orthopaedic in patient setting.

To work within agreed guidelines, protocols/competencies

To assist in the delivery and organisation of Therapy services within the specialty.

To undertake specific clinical responsibilities or quality improvement projects supporting the overall delivery of therapy services

To work independently with some patients being the first contact from the Orthopaedic Therapy Team

For full details please see attached job description & person specification

The ability to work flexibly, over 7 days is essential.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso (Company Name - Subscribers only) Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto (Company Name - Subscribers only) Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details

Date posted

10 July 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

272-8123502

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa – GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa – GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and manage own caseload
• Effective time management skills

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• 2 GCSE’s or equivalent including English language
• Experience equivalent to the attainment of level 3 Qualification

Desirable

• Training courses relevant to post

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in Health related work
• Broad Therapy experience/experience in a therapy setting
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience working in acute settings

Person Specification

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and manage own caseload
• Effective time management skills

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• 2 GCSE’s or equivalent including English language
• Experience equivalent to the attainment of level 3 Qualification

Desirable

• Training courses relevant to post

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in Health related work
• Broad Therapy experience/experience in a therapy setting
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience working in acute settings