Multi Therapy Assistant | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Thatcham is seeking a Triage Co-ordinator/Senior Therapy Assistant. The successful candidate will work with a multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality care. Responsibilities include patient assessments and coordination of therapy services. Candidates should have an NVQ 4 or equivalent and experience working with older adults. The role offers benefits such as flexible working options, generous leave, and a supportive workplace environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and career development opportunities

Free parking across Trust sites

Qualifications

• Experience working alongside multi-disciplinary teams.
• Skills in patient-centered care and assessments.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and review patient care with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Act as the first point of contact for patients.
• Complete initial assessments of patients on all pathways.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience of working with older people

Ability to drive & have use of a car

Education

NVQ 4 or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Triage Co‑ordinator / Senior Therapy Assistant role in a friendly and supportive team within the BHFT. The successful candidate will be working alongside an established multi‑disciplinary team consisting of senior specialist community physiotherapists, occupational therapists, therapy assistants and team administrators. As part of this role the post holder will be an integral member of the clinical support.

We are an integrated team supporting multiple pathways, including community reablement, falls and community physiotherapy. This is an exciting time to join BHFT as we develop services to work in an integrated way within the community in West Berkshire and across Berkshire West. The successful candidate will be required to develop skills in providing high‑quality, responsive services as an integral member of the team and will also work closely with social services and voluntary organisations for adults with a wide range of physical impairments and mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Be part of discussions regarding patient progress while on the service and review with the multi‑disciplinary team as appropriate.
• Have a patient‑centred approach.
• Liaise with registered nurses, registered occupational therapists, registered physiotherapists and care managers/social workers as required and keep accurate and concise reports.
• Contribute and participate in professional development meetings.
• Be the first point of contact for patients and health and social care partners wishing to discuss referrals and to elevate accordingly as and when appropriate.
• Coordinate adequate therapy assistant coverage where needed.
• Undertake exercise visits as per clinician advice, supporting patients to progress and improve mobility and ADL’s.
• Complete initial assessments of patients on all pathways.

About the Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Values

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working together with you to develop innovative solutions

Benefits

• Flexible working options to support work‑life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Must Haves

• NVQ 4 or equivalent experience
• Experience of working with older people
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to drive & have use of a car

Application Information

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point‑by‑point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Phillippa Elliott on 07814982910 or email: [e-mail] who’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025.