Band 3 Generic Therapy Assistant for Care of the Elderly

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust; Harlow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in West Essex is seeking a Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join the Care of the Elderly Therapy Team. You will work within a dedicated multidisciplinary group to support older adults to regain independence, mobility and rehabilitation goals, under supervision of physiotherapists and occupational therapists.

This full-time post involves a 7-day rota, a focus on safe manual handling, equipment setup and discharge planning, and opportunities for CPD toward Band

Qualifications

• Band 3 generic assistant competencies are required.
• Experience working in an elderly care or rehabilitation setting is desirable.
• Effective communication and compassionate patient care are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Therapy team with information gathering, treatments, goals and discharge planning.
• Use manual handling equipment such as hoists and transfer aids safely.
• Assess and help select basic equipment like commodes and perching stools.
• Attend relevant training and pursue CPD to achieve Band 3 competencies.

Skills

Manual handling

Teamwork

Patient-centred care

Tools

Hoist equipment

Walking aids

Job description

Job Overview

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services.

We are part of the Neighbourhood Wavea national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Care of the Elderly Therapy Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, supporting older adults to regain their independence, improve their mobility and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

Working alongside qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to older people with a wide range of complex medical, physical, cognitive and functional needs.

We are seeking someone who is caring, proactive, adaptable and passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of our patients.

This is a full time role working across a 7 day rota.

Main duties of the job

• To work in an integrated way to assist the Therapy team in information gathering, delivering treatments, agreeing patient goals and to support with discharge planning.
• To be confident in using a wide variety of manual handling equipment to support treatments such as hoist, sliding sheets, rota stand, sliding board, sara steady, walking frames, crutches and sticks.
• To be able assess and prescribe basic equipment such as commodes, FSTF, perching stools and bed sticks.
• To attend all relevant training, and ensure ongoing CPD towards achieving all band 3 Generic Assistant competencies.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and personal specification for the role.