Job Description

Various HoursAn exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and adaptable Band 2 Healthcare Therapy Assistants to join the team at the Stamford Unit. The Stamford Unit Intermediate Centre comprises of 96 beds which are located on the Tameside Hospital site in Ashton-under-Lyne.
You will work unsupervised or distantly supervised by experienced Nurses and Therapists to provide care and support with activities of daily living whilst incorporating rehabilitation to optimise the independence of the patients.
The unit offers a multidisciplinary approach to the rehabilitation of patients who have a wide range of medical conditions and different levels of need. The focus is to offer excellent care and rehabilitationin preparation for returning home safely.If you are committed to excellent patient centered care in a busy environment and are enthusiastic about working as part of a multidisciplinary team building new skills and competencies, then this could be the role for you.
Main duties of the job
To aid the care and rehabilitation of patients by undertaking assigned tasks according to setprotocols and patient centred care and therapy plans as identified by nursing and/or therapy staff. To work with direct and indirect supervision, reporting back patient progress and informing of any problems. The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly as the post includes shift patterns and 7 day working including bank holidays.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ people & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Details
Date posted
13 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,169 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
245-ACS2SU-04-25-B
Job locations
Stamford Unit
Darnton Road
Ashton-under-Lyne
OL6 9RW
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• A good standard of G.C.S.E's or equivalent including English Language and Mathematics
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Skills
Essential

• Ability to deal with general public including those with communication/language barriers
• Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate ability to communicate with patient's wide range of personalities including those with impaired communication abilities
• Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade all patients including those with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses
• Demonstrate good organisational skills
• Able to handle sensitive/confidential issues

Desirable

• Previous experience in caring for patients in a hospital or care setting

Skills
Essential

• Effective communication skills in a clinical environment

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• A good standard of G.C.S.E's or equivalent including English Language and Mathematics
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Skills
Essential

• Ability to deal with general public including those with communication/language barriers
• Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate ability to communicate with patient's wide range of personalities including those with impaired communication abilities
• Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade all patients including those with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses
• Demonstrate good organisational skills
• Able to handle sensitive/confidential issues

Desirable

• Previous experience in caring for patients in a hospital or care setting

Skills
Essential

• Effective communication skills in a clinical environment

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