Band 3 Therapy Assistant

Pulse Healthcare; Fenny Stratford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is looking for a Band 3 Therapy Assistant to support therapy programs under supervision. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration and experience in NHS inpatient care, particularly in respiratory and surgical settings. This role involves assisting patients during therapy sessions, monitoring their progress, and maintaining therapy equipment. The position is primarily on-site and offers support from the healthcare team during treatment.

Benefits

Onsite accommodation available

Supportive teamwork environment

Flexible working conditions

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is mandatory.
• Right to work in the UK is required.
• Acute NHS inpatient experience, particularly in respiratory and surgical settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of therapy programs under supervision.
• Provide support during therapy sessions to ensure comfort and safety.
• Monitor and record patient progress, reporting changes to the therapist.

Skills

HCPC registration

Acute NHS inpatient experience

Strong communication skills

Basic IT skills

Job description

Job Title:

Band 3 Therapy Assistant

Location: Standing Way

Duration: Ongoing

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our team in Camberley. The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of complex trauma orthopaedic patients, including those with spinal cord injuries. This role involves complex discharge planning and the respiratory management of in-patients.

This position is available now and the pay rate for this role will be up to £27 per hour.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of therapy programs under the supervision of qualified therapists.
• Provide support to patients during therapy sessions, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Prepare and maintain therapy equipment and treatment areas.
• Monitor and record patient progress, reporting any changes to the supervising therapist.
• Assist with patient mobility and exercises as directed by the therapy team.
• Support patients with activities of daily living as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to patient care planning

Essential Requirements

• HCPC registration
• Right to work in the UK
• Acute NHS inpatient experience, particularly in respiratory and surgical settings.

Desirable Skills and Attributes

• Previous experience in a similar role within a healthcare setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic IT skills for patient record-keeping.

Working Conditions

• Onsite accommodation available if required at £26 - £43 per night (£370 - £470 per month).
• A 20-minute break must be deducted for every 6 hours worked.
• Breaks are not paid.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Band 3 Therapy Assistant role, please apply by clicking the apply button. Or if you would like more details about this role, contact the Physiotherapyteam today, we always have time to take your call.

Why work with Pulse?

The minute you register with Pulse we make it about one thing: you. The first time we talk you'll realise we know your speciality inside out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are here to find you the very best opportunities and help you every step of the way in securing the best placement. We hold preferred or sole supplier status with many clients which means you'll have access to a range of opportunities that can't be found anywhere else.

We always act in your best interests, talking with you and listening to you. You're 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 placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of theCode 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.