Therapy Assistant - Band 3 - Rehabilitation and Inpatients

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Crewe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to become a Therapy Assistant at Leighton Hospital, supporting Occupational and Physiotherapists. You will play a key role in patient care and administrative tasks while benefiting from supportive training and development. Join a reputable Trust rated 'Good' by CQC, with a commitment to innovation and community healthcare.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Support for continuous personal development

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Must be enthusiastic and motivated.
• Collaboration with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists is required.

Responsibilities

• Support qualified Therapists with treatment plans and patient interventions.
• Assist with moving and handling of patients using appropriate equipment.
• Perform administrative duties like photocopying and maintaining medical notes.

Skills

Motivation

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

THERAPY ASSISTANT - Leighton Hospital : Rehabilitation and Inpatient wards

BAND 3 - 37.5 hours

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our supportive and friendly therapy team at Leighton Hospital. This role will be divided equally between the two areas.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Therapy Assistant to work within the therapy team.

You will collaborate with both Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. We offer support, training, and development opportunities.

The role involves supporting qualified Therapists with implementing treatment plans and interventions for patients on the wards. Responsibilities include gathering information from patients or families, following treatment plans under supervision, and providing education and practice in activities of daily living and mobility. The role also requires assisting with moving and handling of patients using appropriate equipment.

Administrative duties include photocopying, filing, maintaining admission information, and completing computer-based statistics. You will also need to write in medical notes.

Upon starting, you will receive a full induction. We provide regular supervision, set individual objectives, and promote self-reflection and development. All staff are given equal opportunities to undertake CPD to support their roles.

Service development and innovation are encouraged, alongside participation in audit and research. We offer a flexible working environment and paid annual leave entitlement.

MCHFT is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC. Staff survey results indicate that MCHFT is a good place to work.

Recent investments include advanced clinical facilities such as Critical Care and state-of-the-art theatres.

The Trust has a ‘Stronger Together’ clinical partnership with University Hospital North Midlands and is part of the Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), aiming to transform and develop healthcare services in the community.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Natalie Sharp
• Job title: Therapy Team Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]