Band 4 Therapies Assistant | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South London is seeking an Acute Therapies Assistant to support Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in delivering therapy services. You will assist in patient care, implement rehabilitation programs, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in therapy services and strong communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable organization committed to providing quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting physiotherapy or occupational therapy services is essential.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled assistance in delivering Physiotherapy services.
• Screen new patients and manage discharge.
• Plan, review, and implement rehabilitation programs independently.

Job description

Overview

Acute Therapies Assistant Band 4

A great opportunity has arisen for a B4 technician, based at St Helier Hospital. This role is to assist Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in providing a high standard of therapy services to in-patients within Orthopaedics at St Helier Hospital and to undertake duties to support the smooth functioning of the therapy departments and service.

Responsibilities

• To provide specialist and skilled assistance in the delivery of Physiotherapy services for adults and older people.
• To screen new patients and where able to review and discharge
• To plan, review and independently implement specialist rehabilitation and enablement programs for a variety of clients in varying settings, within a defined area of competence.
• To work closely with Multidisciplinary Teams and other professionals, particularly in relation to patient mobility and enablement, including assessment for and provision of appropriate equipment, and to assist in the development of good working relationships with statutory, voluntary and independent organisations.

About the Trust / Organization

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Sep 2025