Therapy Assistant (Neurology)

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a part-time Therapy Assistant in Neurology. This role offers a unique opportunity to support patients recovering from strokes and neurological conditions, working alongside dedicated Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. You will play a vital role in helping patients regain their independence and improve their quality of life. With a commitment to diversity and professional development, this organization is an employer of choice, providing a supportive environment where you can grow your career. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting, especially in clinical roles.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support therapists in delivering care to patients post-admission.
• Maintain treatment areas, documentation, and equipment.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Initiative and proactive work

Teamwork

Planning and organizational skills

Ability to cope with stressful situations

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of physiotherapy and occupational therapy

Manual handling experience

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Relevant NVQ or working towards a NVQ

Job description

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support.

Site: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £31,944 - £34,937 per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/03/2025 23:59

Job overview

Therapy Assistant - Neurology

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
There is an exciting opportunity for a permanent part-time (15 hours) Band 4 Therapy Assistant to join our Therapy Service at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

Please note, the salary range is based on full time hours (37.5 hours) and will be adjusted to 15 hours.

Main duties of the job

You will be working in the Neurology / Stroke Team which consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Assistants. We provide therapy to adults who are in hospital as a result of strokes and neurological and medical conditions, assisting them to regain mobility and independence with day to day tasks.
You will require some background and experience in a health care setting as this post requires you to work in a busy hospital environment with patients, families and other professionals.

The job description provides details on the clinical, administrative and communication requirements and responsibilities of this post. However, the key role will be to support the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to deliver therapeutic care to the patients following admission to hospital.

You will also be responsible for:

1. Delegated administration duties for individuals and the clinical team in which you are working
2. Liaison and communication with therapists and other professionals
3. Dealing sensitively with patients and their families
4. Maintaining treatment areas and equipment
5. Maintaining accurate documentation and written feedback of therapy sessions

***Please note: This advert will close sooner if sufficient applications received ***

***Please note there is a word limit of 1000 per supporting statement - anything above this will not be taken into account***

Working for our organisation

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.

If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful.

Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see job description for further details and please don't hesitate to ask any questions to [e-mail]

Person specification

Qualifications / Training

• GCSE or equiv English and Maths C or above
• Good reading and writing English comprehension
• Relevant NVQ (or working towards a NVQ)

Previous Experience

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting/ hospital
• Experience working in a clinical role with people with disabilities/health conditions.
• Experience in working with elderly patients or patient with medical conditions.
• Experience working in a Therapy Department with both physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams
• Experience working in social care/ teaching

Skills / Knowledge / Attribute

• Evidence of verbal and written communication skills in English
• Demonstration of initiative/ proactive/ work without direct supervision
• Demonstration of ability to work in a team
• Demonstrates effective planning/ organisational skills/ prioritise
• Ability to cope with stressful working situations/ emotional or aggressive people
• Strong communication skills over telephone or email and basic computer skills
• Knowledge of physiotherapy and occupational therapy and Broad understanding of elderly medical conditions or principles of rehab
• Experience of manual handling with in-patients
• PROUD values
• Able to work collaboratively with professional staff/ MDT
• Confident and enthusiastic
• Neat and tidy presentation
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and data protection.

Important

• The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means your application was not successful.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.