Emergency Therapy Assistant Practitioner – Front Door Team

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Brighton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK healthcare provider seeks a Therapy Assistant Practitioner to expand their Integrated Front Door Therapy Team. The role involves assisting in occupational therapy and physiotherapy interventions, assessing patients, and maintaining accurate documentation. Candidates should have experience in a related NHS role, good communication skills, and the ability to manage time effectively. This position offers a salary range of £27,485 to £30,162 per annum, pro rata, with potential for visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Experience working as an occupational therapy or physiotherapy assistant within NHS.
• Physically able to carry out therapeutic handling of patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing occupational therapy and physiotherapy interventions.
• Assess non-complex patients and plan discharges appropriately.
• Maintain up-to-date patient-related documentation.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work under guidance

Time management

Assessment of daily living equipment

Job description

A prominent UK healthcare provider seeks a Therapy Assistant Practitioner to expand their Integrated Front Door Therapy Team. The role involves assisting in occupational therapy and physiotherapy interventions, assessing patients, and maintaining accurate documentation. Candidates should have experience in a related NHS role, good communication skills, and the ability to manage time effectively. This position offers a salary range of £27,485 to £30,162 per annum, pro rata, with potential for visa sponsorship.