Band 2 Therapy Assistant | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Southend-on-Sea is seeking an enthusiastic individual for an inpatient therapy role. You will assist patients recovering from acute illnesses and surgeries, ensuring they regain their independence. The ideal candidate is committed to high-quality patient care and able to thrive in a busy environment. Support and training will be provided to ensure your success. Join a team dedicated to improving health and well-being in a compassionate setting.

Benefits

Access to training and development

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
• Ability to support patients in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience with various patient presentations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatment plans as directed by a therapist.
• Support patients with daily activities and transfers.
• Report collected information to the therapist.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in challenging environments

Dynamic and forward-thinking approach

Job description

We are looking to an enthusiastic individual who is keen in work in our inpatient therapy team helping patients in the acute hospital setting.

Applications are sought from individuals who are committed to providing high quality patient care, have excellent communication skills and can demonstrate the ability to cope in a range of busy and challenging environments.

You will be joining a team who provide high quality patient focused care and will be required to work within a busy ward environment. Training for this role will be provided to support your development through supervision, competency training and in service training.

The successful candidates will be required to work with patients with a variety of different presentations that can include:

• Elderly frail patients who require therapy to support them to regain their independence.
• Patients who have become acutely unwell and require therapy to support their recovery.
• Patients who have fallen and may have broken bones.
• Patients following surgery.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

The role involves carrying out treatment plans, as directed by a therapist, and supporting patients to wash and dress, be able to transfer in and out of bed and to walk. You would be required to collect basic information from patients, report to the therapist, provide equipment and work as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

Full list of duties can be found on the job description attached.

This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Dec 2025.