The Musculoskeletal Therapy Team at Florence Nightingale Hospital, Derby, is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Therapy Assistant to join their team.
The post holder will support the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Teams in assessing and treating patients in the rehabilitation department, aiming to maximize independence and physical function. The role also involves working across sites at the Royal Derby Hospital to support hydrotherapy patients.
We are looking for a motivated, organized Therapy Assistant to support outpatient patient care. Flexibility, initiative, and awareness of team needs are essential. Proven teamwork skills and the ability to work independently are required. A passion for helping patients recover and motivating them is key.
Basic IT skills are desirable for administrative tasks. Recent experience in a care setting, good interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to motivate patients with physical needs are also desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
* Welcoming patients in the MSK Therapy department and hydrotherapy at RDH.
* Supporting qualified OTs and PTs with treatment, delegated tasks, group sessions, documentation, equipment checks, and maintenance.
* Supporting hydrotherapy patients with health checks, mobility, and dressing.
* Organizing clinic lists, notes, recording outcomes, and managing equipment and stock.
Closing date for applications: 3 September 2025
Interview date: 17 September 2025
As a trusted organization committed to community health, we aim to provide exceptional care through our core values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence.
What we offer:
* Development opportunities, including professional and leadership growth.
* Ongoing support from recruitment through to integration and beyond.
* Staff benefits such as employee assistance, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.
Key facts about our services:
* Average of 4,810 outpatient appointments daily.
* Fourth busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England.
* Average of 2,077 outpatient appointments per week in Trauma & Orthopaedics.
* Approximately 1,115 patients seen daily in A&E across our network.
* Average of 195 emergency admissions daily.
* Nearly 33,700 planned surgical operations last year across 57 theatres.
* One of seven Trusts nationally with more than 50 theatres.
* Over 140 elective procedures performed daily.
* Research-active University Hospital with a broad portfolio of clinical trials.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Sarah Holt
Job title: Senior Occupational Therapist
Email: sarah.holt2@nhs.net
Telephone: 01332 254864
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