Therapy Assistant - Cardiothoracics
The closing date is 05 May 2026
Start your career in inpatient therapies with our Cardiothoracic team
The Cardiothoracic Therapy Team at Basildon Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 2 Therapy Assistant to join our supportive and friendly team. If you're looking for a meaningful opportunity to begin a career in hospital‑based therapy services, this could be the perfect role for you.
You will work alongside experienced Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, helping to deliver high-quality care to patients undergoing cardiac or thoracic surgery, as well as those recovering from cardiac events. This is a varied and hands‑on role where you'll play a key part in supporting patients on their recovery journey.
Alongside clinical support, you will assist with the smooth day‑to‑day running of the department, including equipment cleaning and maintenance, stock management and the collation of statistical information. Every task you undertake will directly contribute to patient safety, service efficiency and team success.
We are looking for someone who is caring, reliable and keen to learn, with a positive approach to teamwork and patient care. In return, we offer valuable experience within a specialist service, excellent support and the chance to develop skills that can open doors to future therapy roles.
If you're ready to take your first step into inpatient therapies, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the safe use of physiotherapy and occupational therapy equipment and aids by patients in your care and ensure that the necessary equipment is available in the appropriate places.
You will carry out procedures in which you have been trained and are responsible for adhering to service standards for your own practice. A more senior member of staff will supervise your work on a regular basis.
You will provide and organise the collection of relevant statistical information, both mandatory and at the request of the Acute Therapy Lead and senior physiotherapy and occupational therapy staff.
You will assist in identifying opportunities to improve the physiotherapy and occupational therapy service in order to provide the best patient care within the resources available.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.
We look forward to your application!
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.
Qualifications
* 5 GCSEs or equivalent (including Maths & English), level 4 (grade C) or above
* Competent computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office package – Word, Excel & Outlook
* NVQ level 2 or 3
Experience
* Previous experience working with the public
* Previous work experience in a hospital setting
Knowledge
* Understanding of the role of the occupational therapist & physiotherapist
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 name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£25,272 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
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