This is an exciting opportunity for a keen and dynamic Therapy Assistant to join the Discharge to Assess Therapy Team.
The post holder will assist the qualified therapists in rehabilitation and returning safely home.
They will be responsible for managing their own delegated clinical caseload as well as completing housekeeping tasks, undertaking treatments as required by the HCPC registered therapists and maintaining accurate records.
The successful candidate will have opportunity to work within our new discharge to assess initiative within a community bed base to promote the Home First pathway.
This is an exciting position that contributes to excellent patient care and outcomes in a dynamic team that offers many training and development opportunities.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Responsibilities
* Establish a therapeutic relationship with patients under the direction of the registered therapists.
* Report back to supervising staff regarding the individual needs/abilities of patients.
* Liaise with members of the MDT and external agencies to ensure the effective management of patients care.
* Accept responsibility for delegated workload and manage own time effectively.
* Undertake environmental visits, HomeFirst and outreach visits within the community as instructed by the registered therapist, providing and fitting equipment as required.
* Assist patients functionally with their mobility and personal care under the direction of senior staff.
* Issue therapy equipment as directed.
* Record and report findings accurately and in a timely manner according to standard procedure.
* Participate in 7‑day service.
Application Requirements
* Valid UK visa – must be able to work in the UK. Applicants will need to create a UKVI account and access their eVisa.
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check – required if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. DBS may be paid by the applicant or deducted from salary after appointment.
* Commitment to maintain personal statements and behaviour examples that are truthful and factually accurate – no AI‑generated content.
Flexible Working
* Employees have the right to request flexible working from day one of employment.
* No limit on the number of requests; requests are considered regardless of reason.
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