Role Overview
You will work under the supervision of qualified physiotherapists, occupational therapists and therapy assistant practitioners to carry out rehabilitation plans and help facilitate discharge for patients on wards across the Colchester General Site.
Our Therapy Assistant staff rotate every six months across a variety of wards in Medicine, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Critical Care, Stroke Unit and Elderly Care. The department provides a 7‑day service and you will be required to participate in this rota. Interviews for this post will take place in person; successful candidates must be able to travel to Colchester Hospital for interview.
Closing date: 9 November 2025 (the position may be closed early if a large number of applications are received).
Key Responsibilities
* Implement rehabilitation plans under the supervision of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and therapy assistants.
* Assist patients in discharge planning and facilitate smooth transfer of care.
* Manage your own workload and participate in team and service development.
* Rotate across wards as per 7‑day rota and support service delivery on all shift patterns.
What We Offer
* Generous pension scheme.
* Unsocial hours payments (where applicable).
* 27 days annual leave from commencement (pro‑rata).
* Access to a range of NHS discounts and the Staff Health & Wellbeing programme.
* Training and development opportunities, apprenticeships and flexible working options.
Qualifications and Experience
* Willingness or completion of a Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare (apprenticeship funding available for Level 2 and 3).
* Enthusiastic, with good communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
* Ability to work independently and use initiative.
* Experience in healthcare is desirable but not essential.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
ESNEFT places Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of all activities. We operate within the NHS framework to provide fair and equitable treatment and foster positive working relationships. All staff are expected to act with integrity and uphold the core values of Optimism, Appreciation and Kindness.
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