Therapy Assistant | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Milton Keynes seeks a dedicated Inpatient Therapy Assistant to provide compassionate, person-centered care in a team environment. You will support skilled clinicians, assisting with a variety of tasks aimed at promoting patient independence and wellbeing. The role requires prior healthcare experience and involves working with older adults on complex medical issues. This is a 30-hour, fixed-term role focused on delivering quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting is essential.
• Experience with rehabilitation patients is an advantage.
• Ability to work on initiative is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment programmes with patients.
• Organize and assist therapy groups.
• Monitor stock and equipment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Proactive approach

Flexibility

Job description

Inpatient Therapy Assistant

Department: Therapies

Band 3 pro rata if part-time

Hours: 0.8 WTE

30 hrs 12 month fixed term contract

The Inpatient Therapy Service is looking for an individual with a passion for providing compassionate, person-centered care as a Therapy Assistant. Working as part of a team of dedicated and skilled clinicians, you will support the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to provide safe, quality care to a range of patients on the wards.

You will be based within our complex medicine wards. These patients are older adults with frailty and often complex with a variety of medical conditions. You will support activities to promote independence and may also be involved in assisting with home visits or patients on other wards as required.

Previous experience in a healthcare setting is essential, and experience of working with patients in a rehabilitation context will be an advantage. The ability to demonstrate a proactive, flexible approach and to be able to work well on your own initiative is essential.

You will be supported to complete our therapy assistant competency package, supported by our dedicated Therapy Practice education team.

For an informal discussion or further information please contact Laura Sturgeon, [e-mail]

Interview date: 7/01/2026

This role can not be sponsored.

Responsibilities

• To implement treatment programmes with appropriate patients.
• To organize and assist with the running of appropriate therapy groups.
• To monitor stock and equipment in the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy departments.
• To assist in the cleaning and maintenance where appropriate.
• To be well presented, polite and courteous at all times.
• To undertake any other duties that might be considered appropriate by the Therapy Services Manager.
• As part of a patient’s therapeutic care plan and under the supervision of a registered therapist, provide support with the practice of activities of daily living including personal care, continence management, feeding, exercise and mobility programmes and support registered therapists with home visits when necessary.

Personal Development

• To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and to maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.
• To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development programmes to meet set knowledge and competencies.
• To participate and support in the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence based practice projects, audit and outcome measures in conjunction with the qualified therapists.

Organisational

• To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation, in line with legal and departmental requirements.
• To ensure compliance with organisational and departmental policies and procedures.
• To be responsible for the administration of stock, therapy equipment and mobility aids; checking the safety of aids and equipment for patient use and ensuring that supplies are ordered as necessary.

If you have the appropriate experience to work with these patients, an understanding of the importance of multi-disciplinary rehabilitation and can demonstrate a commitment to compassionate care we would love to hear from you.

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

Please refer to the job description for further details.

This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025