Job Summary
Are you passionate about caring for others? We are looking for a Therapy Assistant to join our Interim Team at Christchurch Hospital.
Responsibilities
* Provide care and rehabilitation and fit assistive equipment for patients discharged from the acute hospital.
* Work in the community under the clinical supervision of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
* Ensure therapeutic patient contacts aligned with the care plan to support recovery and independence.
* Support the Interim team with administration tasks, service improvement projects and education and training programmes.
* Work over a 7 day rota period to meet service demands and provide end of life support when required.
Qualifications and Experience
* NVQ III Care or equivalent.
* Recent experience working in a health or social care setting.
* Experience of working with older people at Band 3 level.
* Evidence of recent study relevant to the role (desirable).
* Previous work as a Therapy Assistant or equivalent (desirable).
* Experience in working with palliative and end of life patients (desirable).
* Basic IT skills and proficiency with Outlook, Excel and Word (desirable).
About the Team
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do and guide how we treat patients, visitors, teammates and colleagues. The Interim service supports patients home through assessment and rehabilitation, limiting harm and reducing hospital stays.
Contract and Compensation
Band 3 | Permanent | Full-time | £24,937 to £26,598 a year | Christchurch Hospital, BH23 2JX
Application Information
Interview Date – 11 November 2025. To apply, contact the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires D&B check.
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