Locum Therapy Assistant

Pulse Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Band 3 Locum Therapy Assistant in Leytonstone to provide care and rehabilitation for neuro trauma patients. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, assisting in therapy interventions and supporting personal care activities. The ideal candidate must be registered with the HCPC, have experience in rehabilitation, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers full-time hours with a pay rate of £11.00 - £13.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience working with neurological patients in rehabilitation settings.
• Ability to carry out prescribed therapy interventions under supervision.
• Availability to work full-time, including weekends if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care and rehabilitation to complex neuro trauma patients.
• Assist in implementing therapy interventions prescribed by physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate approach to patient care

Ability to assist with personal care

Education

Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Job description

Band 3 Locum Therapy Assistant - Leytonstone

London

Position: Band 3 Locum Therapy Assistant
Banding: Band 3
Location: Leytonstone
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Six-Month Pilot (30/09/2024 – 31/03/2025)
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, occasional weekends)
Rate: £11.00 - £13.00 per hour

Job Description:

We are launching a new specialist rehabilitation support service, RAAR Outliers, at the Royal London Hospital and are seeking a Band 3 Rehabilitation Support Worker to join our dedicated team. This service will operate alongside the established Rapid Access to Acute Rehab (RAAR) service.

What your responsibilities will be for this Physiotherapist role?

As a Band 3 Locum Therapy Assistant you will work closely with senior members of the RAAR, Outlier, and ward-based multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to provide comprehensive care and rehabilitation to complex neuro trauma patients within the acute hospital setting. You will assist in implementing therapy interventions prescribed by physiotherapists (PT), occupational therapists (OT), and speech and language therapists (SLT). You will support patients with personal care activities, including washing, dressing, toileting, and eating, ensuring their comfort and dignity. You will contribute to patient assessments and support the development of individualized care plans. You will maintain accurate documentation of patient progress and communicate effectively with the healthcare team to ensure coordinated care.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Experience working with neurological patients and/or in rehabilitation settings as a rehab support worker or therapy assistant
• Ability to carry out prescribed therapy interventions under the supervision of qualified therapists
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care
• Availability to work full-time, including the potential for occasional weekend shifts

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not a resource.

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.