Therapy Assistant - Bank

Priory Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Priory Group, in the United Kingdom, is looking for a Therapy Assistant to join Priory Hospital Altrincham on a bank basis. You will support senior staff with care planning and therapeutic activities, and help with patient induction and maintaining clinical records on site.

The role focuses on inpatient and outpatient care for various mental health conditions, requiring compassionate, evidence-based practice. Prior healthcare experience is essential for consideration.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a relevant healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Support senior staff with care and therapy planning, including assisting with tests, exercises, examinations and therapeutic activities under appropriate supervision.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of group and one-to-one occupational, therapeutic and recreational activities, observing and reporting client responses to the relevant clinician.
• Support the reception, orientation and induction of new clients, ensuring they feel comfortable, understand the environment and are aware of emergency procedures.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and information systems, contribute to audits and research, and support regional management and the Therapy Lead in developing services, improving quality and meeting service objectives.

Skills

Care and therapy planning

Assisting tests and exercises

Group and individual activities

Record keeping

Patient induction and orientation

Job description

Salary: £12.71 per hour
Location: Priory Hospital Altrincham, Hale, Cheshire
Priory Hospital Altrincham has an opportunity for a Therapy Assistant to join the team on a bank basis.
Priory Hospital Altrincham, Hale, Cheshire provides inpatient and outpatient treatment for a range of mental health conditions and addictions, including depression, anxiety disorders, stress, OCD, phobias, PTSD and bipolar disorder. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Rappax Road and Altrincham railway station approximately 1–2 miles from the hospital.
You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people's wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

As part of the role, you will:

• Support senior staff with care and therapy planning, including assisting with tests, exercises, examinations and therapeutic activities under appropriate supervision.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of group and one-to-one occupational, therapeutic and recreational activities, observing and reporting client responses to the relevant clinician.
• Support the reception, orientation and induction of new clients, ensuring they feel comfortable, understand the environment and are aware of emergency procedures.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and information systems, contribute to audits and research, and support regional management and the Therapy Lead in developing services, improving quality and meeting service objectives.

Essential for the role

Previous experience working within a relevant healthcare environment. You can find additional information in the attached job description.