Therapy Assistant

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Winchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Winchester is seeking a highly motivated Band 7 Physiotherapist to join their Acute Team. You will work collaboratively with physiotherapists and occupational therapists in various clinical settings to provide rehabilitation programs, enabling patients to achieve maximum functional ability. The role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to motivate patients, and a flexible approach to working, including weekend shifts. The organization promotes professional development and supports staff in achieving work-life balance.

Benefits

Professional development support

Flexible working patterns

Strong supervision structure

Qualifications

• Experience in an enabling or caring environment is preferred, but not essential.
• Must be a manual car driver.
• Flexibility to work weekends is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in clinical settings.
• Provide rehabilitation programmes to patients.
• Enable patients to discharge from hospital promptly.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to motivate patients

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Acute Team at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person who wants to work within a team whose priority is to rehabilitate patients back to their maximum functional ability.

Responsibilities

The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in a variety of clinical settings including surgical wards, medical wards and elderly care, providing rehabilitation programmes and enabling patients to be discharged from hospital as soon as possible. The work can be physically demanding but is very rewarding. You will receive on the job training based on a structured competency framework and will be well supported by qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with good communication skills and the ability to motivate patients. Ideally have previous experience of working with people in an enabling or caring environment, although this is not essential and can be discussed at interview. The successful candidates will need to be a manual car driver and be prepared to work in a flexible way. We cover a 7‑day service so regular weekend working will be required.

Clinical Settings

• ICU and surgery (general/vascular)
• Front Door (ED, Acute Medical Unit)
• General medicine (Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Cardiology)
• Elderly medicine/Frailty

Benefits & Support

We are a friendly, dedicated, enthusiastic team working to ensure we improve the lives of the population we serve. Working alongside our colleagues in Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Andover Hospital we are committed to supporting professional development, with a strong supervision structure in place. Hampshire Hospitals NHS foundation Trust places a strong emphasis on supporting staff to be the best they can be in order to deliver their vision of outstanding care for every patient. Your life outside HHFT is important and the Trust is happy to consider applications with flexible working patterns that cater to individual requirements; this can be discussed at interview.

Contact Information

Name: Hannah Bailed, Job title: B7 Physiotherapist
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01962 825420
Call 01962 825420 and ask for one of the Band 7 therapists.