Job summary
The Dorset County Hospital Therapy Team is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable team player to join the Stroke therapy team as a Senior Therapy Assistant.
The successful candidate will work on our Stroke unit at Dorset County Hospital and see outlying patients on other medical wards with support from qualified therapists.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will assist in treating a wide variety of clinical conditions and work alongside Occupational Therapy, Speech therapy and Physiotherapy, delivering rehabilitation and assisting in the safe and timely discharge of patients.
We provide supervision within the team and have training provided for therapy assistants. You are encouraged to develop through appraisals and CPD.
Experience in rehabilitation and stroke care essential, ideally as a therapy assistant. Basic IT and administrative skills required. Car drivers only as part of role will be supporting home visits.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
405-26-CS084STA
Job locations
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
* Good level of education to GCSE Leve, including Maths & English (Grade C or above).
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level in healthcare or be willing to work towards.
* To be able to drive a car.
Experience
Essential
* Relevant experience (minimum 1 year) of working as a therapy/nursing assistant or similar post.
* Experience of working with direct contact with the public.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* To have ability to work on own initiative and to be confident to work without direct supervision.
* To have ability to learn new skills to deliver patient care as instructed by qualified members of staff
* To be able to work within the multidisciplinary team.
* To be able to prioritise own workload.
* To be aware of own limitations.
Desirable
* To partake in data collection.
* Experience with IT systems.
* Ability to complete allocated projects and meet deadlines.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
* Good level of education to GCSE Leve, including Maths & English (Grade C or above).
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level in healthcare or be willing to work towards.
* To be able to drive a car.
Experience
Essential
* Relevant experience (minimum 1 year) of working as a therapy/nursing assistant or similar post.
* Experience of working with direct contact with the public.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* To have ability to work on own initiative and to be confident to work without direct supervision.
* To have ability to learn new skills to deliver patient care as instructed by qualified members of staff
* To be able to work within the multidisciplinary team.
* To be able to prioritise own workload.
* To be aware of own limitations.
Desirable
* To partake in data collection.
* Experience with IT systems.
* Ability to complete allocated projects and meet deadlines.
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 details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
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Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Employer's website
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