Community Therapy Assistant: Rehab & Home-Exercise Support

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Northwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Northwich is seeking a Therapy Assistant to support delivery of therapy through home exercise programs and education.

You will work under supervision of a senior physiotherapist and occupational therapist, with regular CPD opportunities and objective setting through appraisals.

The role also involves ordering and maintaining stock and equipment, and using excellent communication to ensure clinical advice and treatment plans are delivered sensitively.

Qualifications

• Induction provided on start date.
• Supervision by a senior physiotherapist and occupational therapist.
• Objectives set through appraisals and competencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of therapy through home exercise programs and education.
• Communicate with therapist regarding patient progress and support patient's functional recovery.
• Support service with ordering, maintaining stock and equipment.
• Use excellent communication skills to ensure clinical advice and treatment programmes are delivered sensitively.

Skills

Communication skills

Job description

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Northwich is seeking a Therapy Assistant to support delivery of therapy through home exercise programs and education.

You will work under supervision of a senior physiotherapist and occupational therapist, with regular CPD opportunities and objective setting through appraisals.

The role also involves ordering and maintaining stock and equipment, and using excellent communication to ensure clinical advice and treatment plans are delivered sensitively.