Study Assistant (Non-Medical Helper)

Hull & East Yorkshire Hospitals Nhs Trust


Therapy Helper
Hull & East Yorkshire Hospitals Nhs Trust • United Kingdom • via Totaljobs
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Job description
Job summary

Hull University Teaching Hospitals are seeking to recruit a Band 2 Therapy Helper to join our diverse team of allied health professionals and support staff who work across a range of clinical specialties within an acute care setting.

The post holder will work alongside colleagues to support the administrative and clinical delivery of therapy across a range of clinical conditions, which present with varying degrees of complexity. As a Therapy Helper, you will provide administrative and clinical support essential to the efficiency of the Therapy service as well as assisting therapy staff with the treatment of patients who present within acute care to facilitate recovery, promote well-being and optimise independent functioning as far as reasonably possible in all areas of life

We are seeking people who can adapt to changing environment and work well in a team. You will be expected to be an active member of the therapy and multi-disciplinary teams and strive to treat patients and colleagues with compassion, kindness and respect
Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic team member to complement our Therapy Service at Castle Hill hospital on Elective Orthopaedics, although there is a requirement to be able to work at any site and within any clinical area within the Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic person to gain experience working as a Therapy Helper. The post holder will assist and support Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists within the Inpatient Therapy service with a range of clerical /administrative and clinical duties. These will include stock control related to patient equipment and information processing and also direct patient contact working under direct supervision.

Experience in working with customers/ patients/clients is a prerequisite of this post.

The post holder will be required to contribute to the weekend and Bank Holiday service.

We offer excellent in-service training and there is supervision in all clinical areas, personal development is a high priority and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to developing new skills.
About us

Hull University Teaching Hospitals is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites, are Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH and Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLaG.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert
Details

Date posted

01 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum (pro-rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

356-25-7461157

Job locations

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regards to this vacancy, please see the attached job description and person specification

Job description
Job responsibilities

For further details with regards to this vacancy, please see the attached job description and person specification
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential
• GSCE grade A-C (or equivalent) in English and Math's

Experience

Essential
• Experience of working in a busy environment
• Computer Skills

Desirable
• Previous experience within a Health or care environment, previous use of electronic patient booking systems.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential
• Good communication - verbal/written
• Be able to work on own initiative
• Works well with in a team
• Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality

Attributes and Other Requirements

Essential
• Shows motivation in developing new skills
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
• Flexible and reliable
• Good time keeper
• Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
• Confident and self-motivated
• Flexible, able to work under pressure
• Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions
• Able to deal with frequent periods of concentration.
• Able to deal with distressed patients and staff occasionally
• Ability to work from all hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
• Willingness to take instructions from personnel of all ages

Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications

Essential
• GSCE grade A-C (or equivalent) in English and Math's

Experience

Essential
• Experience of working in a busy environment
• Computer Skills

Desirable
• Previous experience within a Health or care environment, previous use of electronic patient booking systems.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential
• Good communication - verbal/written
• Be able to work on own initiative
• Works well with in a team
• Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality

Attributes and Other Requirements

Essential
• Shows motivation in developing new skills
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
• Flexible and reliable
• Good time keeper
• Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
• Confident and self-motivated
• Flexible, able to work under pressure
• Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions
• Able to deal with frequent periods of concentration.
• Able to deal with distressed patients and staff occasionally
• Ability to work from all hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
• Willingness to take instructions from personnel of all ages

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).
Additional information
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ

Employer's website

https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ

Employer's website

https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Study Assistant (Non-Medical Helper)
University of St Mark & St John • Plymouth, United Kingdom • via Indeed
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Study Assistant (Non-Medical Helper)

Variable Hours; Grade 5, spine point F19, £15.55 per hour + £1.88 holiday rate per hour

Apply online: https://jobs.marjon.ac.uk/

Who we’re looking for:

The Disability & Inclusion Advice Service (DIAS) is looking to appoint a bank of Study Assistants (Non-Medical Helpers) to join our existing team. You will provide an essential support service to students within the University. Sitting within the Student Wellbeing & Support team, you will provide practical study support to students who have been identified with disabilities, medical and mental health conditions and formally diagnosed specific learning difficulties (SPLDs), such as dyslexia and dyspraxia, to help them achieve their full potential whilst at university. You will provide vital support services to students both within the University and offsite when necessary. Your role will encompass assisting students across various programmes offered by the University, including Criminology, Psychology, Outdoor Adventure Education, and Sport programmes. While not a requirement, we also encourage applications from individuals who are comfortable and interested in supporting students in Outdoor Adventure Education and Sport programmes.

You will need to be flexible and have the availability to work at times led by student timetables, have excellent communication and listening skills, and demonstrate a reliable and supportive attitude. Previous experience of supporting or working with students or people with mental health difficulties and/or autism would be desirable but not essential.

This role is integral to the holistic development and success of our students. If you are passionate about education, enjoy working in diverse environments, and are committed to making a positive impact on students' lives, we encourage you to apply.

Please indicate your availability on your application form. This can range from one to 35 hours per week.

What you’d be doing:

This support may include a variety of roles including (although not limited to):

· Note taking

· Acting as a reader

· Transcription

· Enabling – supporting students with mobility issues

· Working with technology to make course materials accessible

· Photocopying, enlarging texts

· Study support

You will also play an important role in supporting the liaison between the individual, the Student Wellbeing and Support team, various Academic staff and other members of the University.

You’ll need to enjoy:

· Working with people

· Building rapport with colleagues/students (in person, over the phone or by email)

· Providing excellent customer service

· Engaging with Assistive Technology and the University’s digital learning environments and systems

· Being part of a team

Where you’ll work:

In this role, you’ll be based in the Disability & Inclusion Advice Service (DIAS) within the wider Student Wellbeing and Support team, on our green campus in the north of Plymouth.

In order to be successful in this role, you will be required to work on site. Although, there may be some remote work involved (such as typing up notes or taking notes in virtual sessions).

For an informal discussion about the role please contact either Nikki Breed or Jon Bingham (Disability Advisers) by emailing disability@marjon.ac.uk.

Supporting our people:

At Marjon, we are firmly committed to supporting every member of staff who works for us. Our Balance programme of health and wellbeing activities aims to help you to look after your physical health, nutritional health, mental health and social health.

We’re big believers in the importance of work/life balance. Many of our employees work flexibly and they are able to apply for parental leave and time off for dependants.

We are keen to hear from a diverse range of applicants to support our goal to realise every individual’s potential. We are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’: candidates who declare a disability and who demonstrate on their application that they meet the essential criteria will be included on the shortlist.

Closing date: Sunday 19 October 2025 (at 11:59pm)

Interview date: Tuesday 28 October 2025

Apply online: https://jobs.marjon.ac.uk/

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please complete the University’s online application form.

Please note, we will only consider applications submitted direct to the University via the above website. We do not accept applications or CVs submitted via third parties

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.

If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the People Team on peopleteam@marjon.ac.uk.

It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £15.55 per hour

Work Location: In person

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