Inpatient Rehab Therapy Assistant - Flexible Hours

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bloxwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave rising with

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Free parking at trust sites

Job summary

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Therapy Assistant to support rehabilitation on Broadfield Ward at Haywood Hospital. You will work under Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to help inpatients build independence and support discharge planning.

Role involves assisting with therapy sessions, maintaining records, and contributing to service improvement. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Qualifications

• Level 3 QCF, NVQ or apprenticeship in a related subject, or evidence of comparable academic study
• Willingness to undertake relevant training for the post

Responsibilities

• Deliver rehabilitation interventions under the guidance of registered therapists
• Support patients to maximise independence and achieve agreed rehabilitation goals
• Assist with therapy programmes, group activities and functional rehabilitation sessions
• Monitor patient progress and give regular feedback to registered practitioners
• Support discharge planning and transfers from hospital to community settings
• Maintain accurate clinical records and collect service activity data
• Prepare therapy resources and equipment for rehabilitation sessions
• Work with patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Contribute to service improvement, clinical audit and quality improvement activities

Skills

Rehabilitation basics

IT skills

Medical conditions knowledge

Education

Level 3 QCF/NVQ or apprenticeship

Job description

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Therapy Assistant to support rehabilitation on Broadfield Ward at Haywood Hospital. You will work under Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to help inpatients build independence and support discharge planning.

Role involves assisting with therapy sessions, maintaining records, and contributing to service improvement. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.