Therapy Assistant — Independent Home Rehab & Discharge

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Therapy Assistant to support therapists, manage a delegated clinical caseload and help with discharge planning across vascular, emergency surgery, gastroenterology and gynae wards. Focus on early mobilisation, rehabilitation and maintaining equipment, while adhering to professional standards.

The role includes non-clinical duties, training and supervision, and contributions to service improvement within a large NHS trust.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop knowledge and experience to treat patients independently.
• Ability to recognise the importance of cognition on function and safety.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues including where there may be barriers to understanding.
• To be able to move and handle patients using appropriate recommended techniques/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge & Assessment: Understand procedures, patient/family dynamics, and contribute to assessments; screen and treat patients under supervision.
• Therapy Delivery: Assist therapists, carry out delegated activities, adjust programmes within competency, motivate patients.
• Patient Care & Mobility: Assist with mobility, transfers, and personal care safely.
• Equipment & Environment: Prepare treatment spaces, ensure safe equipment use, instruct patients and carers.
• Communication & MDT: Maintain professional relationships, communicate sensitively, report progress, attend patient meetings.
• Risk Management & Safety: Monitor patients, elevate concerns, perform risk assessments, understand major incident and fire policies.
• Governance & Discharge Planning: Maintain accurate records, assist discharge processes, support governance, input data, maintain EPR.
• Planning & Organisation: Prioritise caseload, administrative duties, support training events, perform admin tasks.

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Therapy Assistant to support therapists, manage a delegated clinical caseload and help with discharge planning across vascular, emergency surgery, gastroenterology and gynae wards. Focus on early mobilisation, rehabilitation and maintaining equipment, while adhering to professional standards.

The role includes non-clinical duties, training and supervision, and contributions to service improvement within a large NHS trust.