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Senior Therapy Assistant
The closing date is 16 October 2025
The Integrated Community Rehabilitation Team is a multi-disciplinary team offering therapy to a wide range of people within their home environments to reduce hospital admissions through Hospital at Home and facilitate earlier hospital discharges. It is essential that you have experience of rehabilitation, preferably in both ward and community settings, as well as having good verbal, written and team working skills. You will need to be flexible in your approach and confident to work alone. Basic IT skills and NVQ level 2/3 would be advantageous.
Responsibilities will require you to work mainly under the close supervision of the clinicians within the team, but at times also to work autonomously. You will need to have the ability to drive a car as you will be required to visit patients in their own homes and other community settings.
In return for your enthusiasm and commitment, we can provide an opportunity for you to develop your clinical skills and experience in a supportive team, with regular supervision and appraisals. You will be required to achieve a certain competency level which we will give you support and training to help you reach. Opportunities for further training may be available through the Trusts Training Department.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality, person-centred approach to care delivery which always considers people's safety, privacy, and dignity.
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to assist with assessment and rehabilitation of patients referred to the team. Promoting and sustaining independence/wellbeing for the individual or carer in the relevant setting, which may be community, residential or a health care environment. This should be carried out under the guidance and supervision of qualified staff.
To plan, implement and review health improvement programmes in a range of settings.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 8 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways we can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
If you feel you meet the requirements above and enjoy working with people in their own homes to promote independence, then please contact us to find out more information.
Person Specification
EDUCATION,QUALIFICATIONA&TRAINING
* NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent award in an appropriate field
* Qualified Therapy Assistant Practitioner or currently completing it.
* RNA or demonstrable equivalent knowledge.
* Relevant Skills and training
EXPERIENCE
* Experience of working as an Assistant or TNA
* Awareness of Mental Health Issues & Mental Capacity Act
* Worked within the NHS
* Knowledge of Data Protection Act
SUPERVISORY & MANAGEMENT
* Experience of assisting with induction and training of new members of the team/students etc.
* Manage own personal development plan and competencies
* Experience of supporting and working as part of a team
TRANSPORT
* Car owner
* Full UK valid Driving Licence
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
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
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