Therapy Assistant

NHS; Arundel; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Arundel is seeking a motivated Band 3 Therapy Assistant to support older adults through rehabilitation and reablement services. The ideal candidate will have strong empathy, organizational skills, and relevant qualifications like NVQ3. Applicants should be prepared to document care plans and participate in clinical skill sharing. This position is vital for promoting patient independence and wellbeing in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Accredited Living Wage Employer

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience in a caring environment.
• Experience within a rehabilitation or therapy setting preferred.
• Clean UK Driving license and access to vehicle with business insurance desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out delegated tasks as part of a treatment programme.
• Provide treatment programmes to clients.
• Report and document variances in a patient's condition.
• Participate in skill sharing and acquisition of clinical competencies.

Skills

Empathetic and patient-centred

Organised and able to manage own time

Resourceful with a proactive approach

Passionate about improving lives

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic therapy team, supporting older adults across the West Sussex area. This role offers the chance to work alongside experienced and supportive Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, delivering high-quality rehabilitation and reablement services. You will play a key role in supporting therapy interventions, promoting independence, and contributing to the overall wellbeing of our patients.

This position is ideal for someone who is:

• Empathetic and patient-centred
• Organised and able to manage own time effectively
• Resourceful with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people through rehabilitation

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties:

• To carry out delegated tasks as part of a treatment programme and modifying tasks within a defined range of choices, using clinical judgement
• To provide treatment programmes to clients on an individual or group basis.
• To report and document variances in a patient's condition or planned pathway of care.
• To participate in skill sharing and acquisition of clinical competencies, in line with the competency frameworks.
• To maintain high standards of clinical care as defined by the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us? We offer positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing, varied environments, flexible working options, excellent training and development opportunities, and accredited Living Wage Employer.

Our values

Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence -- guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

Person Specification

Essential qualifications include NVQ3 or equivalent level of knowledge and GCSE Maths and English or equivalent. Essential experience includes at least 12 months experience of working in a caring environment.

• Desirable experience includes experience of working within a rehabilitation or therapy setting and evidence of training relevant to setting
• Other desirable requirements include a clean UK Driving license and access to vehicle with business insurance

Essential skills and knowledge include good literacy and numeracy skills, excellent verbal communication, ability to work as an effective member of a team, confident IT skills, and ability to understand work related boundaries.