Senior Therapy Assistant - Peterborough North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Pacomarine Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits an enthusiastic Senior Therapy Assistant to join a dedicated stroke therapy team at a leading hospital in Peterborough. This role focuses on supporting stroke survivors through rehabilitation, providing essential assistance in both physical and cognitive exercises. With a commitment to diversity and inclusivity, the team fosters a supportive environment where employees can thrive. Enjoy generous annual leave, flexible working opportunities, and career development while making a meaningful impact on the lives of stroke patients. Join a passionate team dedicated to improving community health and well-being.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 27 days

Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours

Opportunities for career development and training

Wellbeing support and activities

Access to in-house physiotherapy service

On-site canteens offering subsidised meals

Subsidised staff parking

Free Stagecoach Bus Travel

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting therapy for stroke rehabilitation.
• Ability to assist with physical and cognitive rehabilitation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support therapists in providing rehabilitation based on assessments.
• Assist patients with exercises to improve mobility and function.
• Help with discharge planning and equipment provision.

Skills

Rehabilitation Support

Physical Exercise

Cognitive Rehabilitation

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Administrative Skills

Education

Relevant Healthcare Qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic Senior Therapy Assistant to join the stroke therapy service at Peterborough City Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who really wants to make a difference and develop their knowledge and skills within stroke rehabilitation.

Our stroke therapy team is made of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and support workers who assess and treat people in the hyperacute and acute stroke units at Peterborough Hospital and in stroke rehabilitation beds at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. The post is mainly at Peterborough City Hospital; however, flexibility will be required to provide cross-site cover. This is a fast-paced and exciting role working to support stroke survivors who present with a wide range of needs following their stroke. Regular supervision and development opportunities will be provided.

Weekend working will be required. There will be a practical element to the interview, so candidates will need to be available to attend for an interview at Peterborough City Hospital. Please note interviews will be conducted face to face.

Main duties of the job

1. Supporting the therapists to provide rehabilitation based on the findings of their assessments.
2. Supporting patients with physical exercise and activity aimed at improving transfers, mobility balance and upper limb function.
3. Supporting the occupational therapists with rehabilitation of cognitive and visual perceptual difficulties.
4. Completing practice of functional tasks delegated by the therapists to support the stroke survivor to optimise their functional abilities.
5. Assisting the multidisciplinary team with discharge planning, including equipment provision.
6. Assisting other therapy staff on visits to patient’s homes, aimed at assessing their discharge needs.
7. Administrative duties.

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees, we offer a range of benefits including:

1. Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff);
2. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme;
3. Flexible working opportunities;
4. Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
5. Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
6. Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
7. Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
8. On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
9. Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
10. Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Please see the attached person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.

This advert closes on Sunday 5 Jan 2025.