Therapy Assistant

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

Therapy Assistant post in the specialist rehabilitation team on Broadfield Ward at Haywood Hospital, part of Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The work is delivering rehabilitation programmes under the direction of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, helping patients build independence and supporting their discharge to the community. It is an inpatient setting with patients who have physical, cognitive, communication and psychological needs. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What the job involves

• 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

What's required

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Relevant placements or experience, such as teamwork, working in a care environment or supporting people with disabilities
• Experience implementing rehabilitation programmes
• Experience of running group activity programmes
• Managing time effectively

Skills & knowledge

• Basic knowledge of rehabilitation and its purpose, including OT and physiotherapy
• Understanding of medical conditions and disease processes relevant to rehabilitation
• Evidence of basic IT skills

Nice to have

• Supporting service users, families and carers with the impact of reduced functional ability
• Working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of psychological therapies, physiotherapy and/or occupational therapy
• Experience of working in a ward or community setting
• Understanding of information governance, data protection, HCPC, CSP, RCOT and safeguarding vulnerable adults
• Understanding of Care Certificate standards
• Care Certificate completed in all 15 areas within 12 weeks pro rata of starting

What's offered

• NHS Pension scheme
• Up to 27 days annual leave rising to 33 days with service, with the option to buy additional leave
• Maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Support for career development and progression
• Health and wellbeing support and resources
• Lease car or salary sacrifice car and bike schemes, plus free parking at all trust sites
• Free annual flu vaccination, Citizens Advice support and a hardship fund of up to £250