Job Summary
To work with the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in the Integrated Assessment team (IAT) providing a 7-day therapy service to the Emergency Department, Acute Medical Unit, Acute Frailty Unit, and other assessment areas at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. As an integrated therapy assistant you will be expected to carry out tasks as designated by the therapists, holistically assessing patients, devising treatment plans, completing therapy interventions such as mobility and functional assessments, reviewing cognition and determining needs for discharge. The Integrated Assessment team work alongside their multi-disciplinary colleagues and link in with community services to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital, or ensure early therapy assessment and identification of needs should a patient require hospital admission. Candidates must enjoy a fast-paced and pressured environment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the provision of assessment, treatment, intervention, and discharge planning of patients assigned by a qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.
To hold responsibility for a designated caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service for a particular patient type, working without direct supervision.
The post holder is responsible for the assessment and prescription of mobility aids, assistive equipment, and minor adaptations.
To be professional, legally responsible, and accountable for all aspects of work undertaken, maintaining up to date and accurate records as an autonomous practitioner.
To support the team with completion of onward referrals and admin related responsibilities.
Use technical and creative skills to assist in the provision of therapeutic activities for individuals and groups of patients.
Works in the community as a lone worker in line with the trusts lone working policy to complete visits in a patient’s home environment
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of recent appropriate study, development, and application in the work environment.
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car for work purposes
- Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate to the needs of the role
Desirable
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience/ transferable skills.
- Good knowledge of the role of an Occupational Therapist
- Good knowledge of the role of a Physiotherapist
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed to delivering a service
- Able to work as part of a team and independently as required, unsupervised
- Able to plan, organise and prioritise own workload and meet deadlines
- Can remain calm and professional in a busy environment
- Empathetic, but able to understand professional boundaries
- Welcoming, friendly and approachable manner
- Adheres to relevant Trust policies and procedures
- Ability to work contracted hours but be flexible to meet the needs of the service
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Ability to listen and communicate effectively
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including demonstrating empathy and sensitivity to patients and relatives
- Ability to promote good working liaisons
- Ability to provide high quality patient care
- Excellent computer and IT skills
- Ability to undertake patient assessments
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Motivation and negotiation skills
- Analytical skills and ability to problem solve
Desirable
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Understanding of information governance and data protection
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality
- Understanding of the importance of team working
Desirable
- Knowledge of hospital IT databases and computer systems
- Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
Experience
Essential
- Previous or current employment in health / social care / vocational rehabilitation setting.
- Able to work under pressure and seek support when required
- Experience of keeping accurate records
- Experience of working as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment
Desirable
- Experience working as a therapy assistant
- Experience managing own case load
- Practical experience of using and inputting high quality, accurate data into databases
- Cross prescriber trained
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.
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).
Closing Date: 19 March 2026
