Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in the patient's hospital stay by supporting their recovery and independence and facilitating a safely and timely discharge? We are recruiting for a part time, permanent, Generic Therapy Assistant for our Medical Therapy Team at York Hospital.
Working under the guidance of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, you will play a key role in delivering rehabilitation programmes and encouraging patients through functional activities. This hands‑on role is ideal for someone who is motivated, caring, and committed to contributing to high-quality patient care within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to further their career in healthcare or start their journey within therapies. You will gain valuable experience across a wide range of clinical settings, with access to regular supervision, training and development opportunities.
Responsibilities
You will carry out duties delegated by the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, supporting patients with their rehabilitation, mainly focusing on mobility, cognition and function.
* Assisting patients to practise therapeutic activities
* Supervising exercises
* Providing guidance and encouragement to help them achieve their goals
You will also be responsible for the safe use and basic maintenance of equipment and supporting patients in its use. You will need to undertake administrative duties to facilitate timely discharge planning and accurate record keeping.
Your service operates Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 4pm, and successful candidates will be expected to work flexibly within this pattern to meet the needs of the service.
Benefits
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
Contact
For further information about working for our Trust, please visit https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Ashley Morris
Job title: AHP Team Manager
Email address: ashley.morris2@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07425534266
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