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Therapy assistant - orthopaedics

Poole
NHS
Therapy assistant
Posted: 19h ago
Offer description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Orthopaedic Therapy Team at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

The Team provides a high quality, patient centred service to the inpatient Orthopaedic service, working closely with the multi disciplinary team. Rehabilitation programs are implemented to maximise post operative function and patient satisfaction within an efficient service. Senior team leadership provides a supportive working and learning environment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Therapy Assistant to join our team. You will participate in the assessment, pre and post operative treatment, management and discharge planning of our Orthopaedic inpatients and day case surgery patients. You will be responsible for the prescription and provision of appropriate walking aids and equipment to facilitate timely discharge. You will be responsible for keeping accurate records of equipment provision for the team and delivering equipment to other areas of the hospital.

You will have excellent communication skills, be highly organised and have the ability to manage a busy clinical caseload. You will have the ability to work flexibly and participate in the team's evening and 7 day work patterns to ensure optimal patient care and throughput. Weekend working is usually based on a 1 in 4 pattern. Flexible working pattern will be considered.

This is a permanent position for 30 Hours per week.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

This role will involve management of the Poole Hospital peripheral store alongside supporting elective orthopaedics when the service moves in early 2026-

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

Details Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

153-SP04772

Job locations

Poole Hospital

Poole

BH15 2JB


Job description Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Job description Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Person Specification Other Essential
* Ability to drive a manual car and hold a clean driver's license
Qualifications Essential
* NVQ III Care/Promoting Independence/or Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support or equivalent qualification
Experience Essential
* Previous work as Therapy/Care Assistant, where direct patient care is involved
* Working with patients with Physical Impairment and/or Cognitive dysfunction
Desirable
* Previous experience in generic therapy role
Knowledge Essential
* The effects of physical and cognitive impairment, on skills, abilities and lifestyle.
* The role of Therapy in a physical setting
* Basic rehabilitation techniques
Person Specification Other Essential
* Ability to drive a manual car and hold a clean driver's license
Qualifications Essential
* NVQ III Care/Promoting Independence/or Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support or equivalent qualification
Experience Essential
* Previous work as Therapy/Care Assistant, where direct patient care is involved
* Working with patients with Physical Impairment and/or Cognitive dysfunction
Desirable
* Previous experience in generic therapy role
Knowledge Essential
* The effects of physical and cognitive impairment, on skills, abilities and lifestyle.
* The role of Therapy in a physical setting
* Basic rehabilitation techniques
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.

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole Hospital

Poole

BH15 2JB


Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole Hospital

Poole

BH15 2JB


Employer's website

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

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