Therapy Assistant - Older Persons TeamBand 2

TN United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Therapy Assistant to join their Older Persons Team. This role involves supporting rehabilitation efforts for older patients in a hospital setting, ensuring they receive high-quality care. The ideal candidate will work closely with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, participating in both direct patient care and essential administrative tasks. With a focus on holistic care, this position offers a supportive environment with training opportunities to enhance your skills. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults, this role is a perfect fit.

Qualifications

• Education to GCSE level with evidence of literacy and numeracy skills.
• Previous work with older adults is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Therapy team with rehabilitation for older patients.
• Participate in weekend working and assist with administrative duties.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

Observational Skills

Education

GCSE Level Education

NVQ Level 2 in Care

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Therapy Assistant - Older Persons TeamBand 2, Bournemouth

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Client:

University Hospitals Dorset

Location:

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job overview

We are pleased to announce we are recruiting for a permanent full time Band 2 Therapy Assistant post supporting the Older Persons Service (OPS) Therapy Team.The OPS Therapy team assess and manage patients that present in the Emergency Department, the Older Persons Assessment Unit and Inpatient wards around the Hospital.As a team we are passionate in ensuring that any older people presenting to our acute hospital receive the highest quality care from clinicians with a holistic approach and passion in caring for older people. The key responsibilities would require you to work alongside the Therapy team (Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapists and Therapy Assistants) on our Older Persons Medicine wards, supporting the team with rehabilitation preventing hospital associated physical and cognitive deconditioning, as well as supporting qualified staff with home visits and administrative duties such as equipment ordering and general organisation.You will be required to achieve a certain competency level which we will give you support and training to help you achieve. We have a in house training programme and a supportive team of clinical staff. Main duties of the job The post will include 7 day working and therefore the post holder will be expected to participate in weekend working. You also need to hold a valid UK driving licence.Some administrative responsibilities will be required within this role.Previous experience of working with older people, in an acute hospital or community setting would be desirable.Base Location: Royal Bournemouth HospitalInterview Date: TBCWe will consider full time and part time applicants. Working for our organisation Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleaguesUHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview Detailed job description and main responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Education to GCSE levelBasic skills: evidence of literacy and numeracy skills. Desirable criteria NVQ 2 in care or other relevant qualification Experience Essential criteria Previous work with people where good communication skills were required.Interest in working with older adults Desirable criteria Previous experience working in a hospital/care environmentPrevious experience working with the elderly Technical Skills Competencies Essential criteria Ability to work independently with daily guidance/supervision from qualified staffEffective time management skillsAbility to write results of interventions clearly and conciselyAbility to problem solveGood observational skillsAbility to maintain and promote patient safety. Desirable criteria Moving and handling of patients and equipmentFood hygiene Knowledge Essential criteria Effect of illness and injury on individual’s lifestyle which may come from life experiences rather than previous work role. Interpersonal skills Essential criteria Ability to communicate verbally and establish rapportAbility to write results of interventions clearly and conciselyAbility to work as part of a team. Other requirements specific to Essential criteria Ability to drive and hold a clean drivers license.Ability to use a keyboard to access and input information from a computer based system.Ability to move and handle patients and equipment.Ability to work in confined spaces Desirable criteria Access to own car for work purposes Peronal attributes Essential criteria Flexible attitudeWell motivatedAble to take direction from senior staffAbility to recognize boundaries of own job role Language Requirements Essential criteria Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

Job overview

We are pleased to announce we are recruiting for a permanent full time Band 2 Therapy Assistant post supporting the Older Persons Service (OPS) Therapy Team.The OPS Therapy team assess and manage patients that present in the Emergency Department, the Older Persons Assessment Unit and Inpatient wards around the Hospital.As a team we are passionate in ensuring that any older people presenting to our acute hospital receive the highest quality care from clinicians with a holistic approach and passion in caring for older people. The key responsibilities would require you to work alongside the Therapy team (Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapists and Therapy Assistants) on our Older Persons Medicine wards, supporting the team with rehabilitation preventing hospital associated physical and cognitive deconditioning, as well as supporting qualified staff with home visits and administrative duties such as equipment ordering and general organisation.You will be required to achieve a certain competency level which we will give you support and training to help you achieve. We have a in house training programme and a supportive team of clinical staff. Main duties of the job The post will include 7 day working and therefore the post holder will be expected to participate in weekend working. You also need to hold a valid UK driving licence.Some administrative responsibilities will be required within this role.Previous experience of working with older people, in an acute hospital or community setting would be desirable.Base Location: Royal Bournemouth HospitalInterview Date: TBCWe will consider full time and part time applicants. Working for our organisation Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleaguesUHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview Detailed job description and main responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Education to GCSE levelBasic skills: evidence of literacy and numeracy skills. Desirable criteria NVQ 2 in care or other relevant qualification Experience Essential criteria Previous work with people where good communication skills were required.Interest in working with older adults Desirable criteria Previous experience working in a hospital/care environmentPrevious experience working with the elderly Technical Skills Competencies Essential criteria Ability to work independently with daily guidance/supervision from qualified staffEffective time management skillsAbility to write results of interventions clearly and conciselyAbility to problem solveGood observational skillsAbility to maintain and promote patient safety. Desirable criteria Moving and handling of patients and equipmentFood hygiene Knowledge Essential criteria Effect of illness and injury on individual’s lifestyle which may come from life experiences rather than previous work role. Interpersonal skills Essential criteria Ability to communicate verbally and establish rapportAbility to write results of interventions clearly and conciselyAbility to work as part of a team. Other requirements specific to Essential criteria Ability to drive and hold a clean drivers license.Ability to use a keyboard to access and input information from a computer based system.Ability to move and handle patients and equipment.Ability to work in confined spaces Desirable criteria Access to own car for work purposes Peronal attributes Essential criteria Flexible attitudeWell motivatedAble to take direction from senior staffAbility to recognize boundaries of own job role Language Requirements Essential criteria Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role