Band 4 Locum Therapy Assistant - Croydon

Pulse Healthcare; Croydon Shire; On-site; AUD 35,824 - 46,847; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Band 4 Locum Therapy Assistant for a role in Croydon. You will support therapy activities and assist patients with daily living to promote independence. The ideal candidate will be registered with HCPC and have healthcare experience. Strong communication and team skills are essential. This is a short-term contract with a pay rate of £13.00 - £17.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare setting, preferably in a therapy or rehabilitation environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of therapy interventions under supervision.
• Support patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to the therapy team.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for therapy sessions.
• Document patient care activities and assist with administrative tasks.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care

Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment

Education

Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Job description

Band 4 Locum Therapy Assistant - Croydon

Croydon

Position: Locum Therapy Assistant
Banding: Band 4
Location: Croydon
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: (3-month contract)
Rate: £13.00 - £17.00 per hour

Job Description

Croydon University Hospital is seeking a Band 4 Locum Therapy Assistant to join our dedicated team. This role is essential for supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care and assisting therapists in various therapeutic activities.

What your responsibilities will be for this Physiotherapist role?

As a Band 6 Locum MSK Physiotherapist You will assist in the implementation of therapy interventions under the supervision of qualified therapists, ensuring that patient care plans are followed effectively. You will support patients with activities of daily living, promoting their independence and well‑being. You will help monitor patient progress, reporting any changes or concerns to the therapy team. You will assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment for therapy sessions, ensuring that equipment is prepared and organized. You will contribute to the documentation of patient care activities and assist with administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications and Experiences

• Must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Experience working in a healthcare setting, preferably in a therapy or rehabilitation environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.