Community Therapy Assistant

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking an enthusiastic Therapy Assistant to support therapy staff in community settings. You will help in the delivery of assessment and treatment programmes, assist patients with their well-being, and perform administrative tasks. The ideal candidate must have good IT skills, be flexible to work on weekends, and hold a valid driver's license. This role aims to promote patient independence and enhance their quality of life.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and practical approach to patient care.
• Car driver with own car or access to a pool car.
• Ability to perform routine administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support therapy staff in community settings.
• Provide assessment and treatment programmes for patients.
• Participate in weekend and out of hours rota.

Skills

Good IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate approach

Ability to assist patients

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and flexible Therapy Assistant to join our multidisciplinary teams within Lewisham to support our therapists in the community settings. You will work under the supervision of qualified therapy staff, providing assessment and treatment programmes for patients in the community and in enablement care beds if required. You will need to be compassionate and practical in your approach as patients often require assistance and support to promote their physical, cognitive, perceptual, and psychological well-being.

You Are Required To Have Good IT Skills.

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post

In addition, you are expected to carry out routine administrative and housekeeping tasks when required. The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly and take part in the weekend and out of hours rota. Car driver of own car or pool car (manual), excellent communication, and good IT skills are essential for this post. Our aim is to maintain and increase patients’ independence and quality of life within their home environments. Moving and handling of patients and equipment is an essential part of the role. Our teams offer excellent support and regular supervision to the successful candidate. The current position is within our Intermediate Care Bedded Unit.

Interview date: 6th January 2025

Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Theresa Agbeni Job title: Lead Community Physiotherapist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07887 633 356