Therapy Assistant

CROYDON HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is seeking a caring Therapy Assistant to support acute inpatient rehabilitation and help patients regain independence. The role involves working under the supervision of registered therapists and contributing to high-quality patient care across inpatient wards and therapy gym settings.

You will assist with delegated treatment plans, monitor progress, and help plan and deliver care while supporting outpatient services and equipment management.

Qualifications

• Under supervision of registered therapists, you will carry out treatment programmes.
• Support patients with mobility practice, exercises, transfers and functional activities.
• Contribute to planning and delivery of high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in delivering rehabilitation programmes.
• Support patients with mobility practice, exercises, transfers, and functional activities.
• Carry out delegated treatment plans and report patient progress to qualified staff.
• Encourage patients to maximise their independence and participation in rehabilitation.
• Prepare therapy areas and equipment for clinical use.
• Maintain accurate clinical and administrative records.
• Support the coordination of outpatient appointments and related administrative tasks.
• Order and maintain stocks of clinical equipment and supplies as delegated.

Job description

Are you a caring, motivated individual who is passionate about supporting patients to regain their independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals? We are looking for an enthusiastic Therapy Assistant to join our Acute Inpatient Therapy Team.

As a Therapy Assistant you will undertake delegated assessment and treatment programmes for patients with complex physical, medical, and social care needs across inpatient ward and therapy gym settings.

Interview date TBC

You will work with patients who may have complex health, rehabilitation, and social care needs. Under the supervision of registered therapists, you will carry out treatment programmes, monitor and report patient progress, and contribute to the planning and delivery of high-quality patient care.

The role also includes administrative responsibilities, supporting outpatient services, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with the ordering and management of clinical equipment.

• Assist Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in delivering rehabilitation programmes.
• Support patients with mobility practice, exercises, transfers, and functional activities.
• Carry out delegated treatment plans and report patient progress to qualified staff.
• Encourage patients to maximise their independence and participation in rehabilitation.
• Prepare therapy areas and equipment for clinical use.
• Maintain accurate clinical and administrative records.
• Support the coordination of outpatient appointments and related administrative tasks.
• Order and maintain stocks of clinical equipment and supplies as delegated.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.