Job summary
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust are actively recruiting for a Band 3 Therapy Assistant. We are looking for a motivated, dynamic, and innovative individual to join our therapy department at King George Hospital. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will have the opportunity to offer admin and clinical support to our therapists in the frailty team. As a Band 3 Therapy Assistant, you will develop skills such as carrying out therapy programmes as directed by the therapist, ordering equipment, and assisting in home assessments. Strong written and verbal communication skills, some experience in direct patient care, and an awareness of the role of therapy within the trust are essential. We have an established in-service training programme and strong support from experienced therapists. In line with the NHS government agenda, we have recently reconfigured our Integrated Therapy service to provide a 7-day service, and weekend work may be required. If you meet the skills outlined and seek a rewarding role where you can influence and develop services while being supported, please apply today. For inquiries, contact Reema Malik at reema.malik@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide skilled routine and some non-routine clinical and non-clinical support to the rehabilitation team, including Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
2. The state-registered therapist remains responsible for:
* Primary assessment of patients
* Referral for treatment
* Clinical discharge of patients
* Setting primary clinical treatment plans and monitoring patient progress
* Overseeing clinical quality and appropriateness of treatment
About us
We are an organisation committed to continuous improvement, delivering high-quality care and achieving positive patient outcomes. We have recently expanded with new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub, and our CEO was named top CEO by the Health Service Journal. Our main sites are KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford, serving diverse communities with extensive emergency and outpatient services, including Women's Health, Ageing Well, and Community Diagnostic Centres. We are proud to employ a diverse staff from various backgrounds, many working flexibly, with some enrolled in apprenticeship programmes. We are a London Living Wage employer and are implementing electronic patient records to enhance service delivery.
Details
* Date posted: 07 May 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 3
* Salary: £29,176 to £30,225 per annum inclusive
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 162-7038-AV
* Job locations: King George Hospital, Ilford, IG3 8YB
Job description
Further details are available in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please review the full specification before applying. All new staff are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online; queries can be directed to Amanda Vickers at 01708 435000 ext. 5926. For more information, contact the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications (Essential):
* Good general education to G.C.S.E. level or equivalent
* Evidence of recent relevant training and CPD
(Desirable):
* Recent relevant further education, e.g., N.V.Q. level III in care
Experience/Knowledge (Essential):
* Experience in health care
(Desirable):
* Previous experience as a therapy assistant in health care
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Employer: Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: King George Hospital, Ilford, IG3 8YB
Website: https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/
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