Job Description

We are recruiting a Therapy Assistant to join our 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 pro rata

Contract

: Fixed Term - ending 30th September 2027

Hours

: Full Time or Part Time

Based

: Marie Curie Bradford Hospice

Closing date

: 19th January 2026


An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Therapy Assistant to join the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy team at Bradford Hospice. In this role, you will support patients with palliative or end-of-life care needs.


After Senior Therapists complete their assessments, you will deliver ongoing interventions tailored to each patient's written care plan and individual needs. Your main objective will be to help patients preserve or enhance their independence and overall quality of life.


The successful candidate will also collaborate closely with all service providers involved in each patient's care.

What we are looking for:

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 Experience of working in Palliative and End of life care, frailty or long term conditions would be an advantage. Awareness of clinical governance frameworks and personal responsibilities within it Driving license and access to own vehicle is essential

What's in it for you:

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 Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance for all employees

To view the job description, please click here


To apply, please upload a recent CV detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.


For more information or an informal chat please contact: Lisa Gair - Talent Acquisition Advisor on lisa.gair@mariecurie.org.uk

Additional Information

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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.



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 are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.





We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk