Therapy Assistant: Palliative & Rehab Care

NHS Jobs; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a therapy assistant to contribute to care pathways for patients with long-term conditions and palliative rehabilitation, aiming to improve quality of life and independence. The role spans hospice inpatient units, Wellbeing centres, or patient homes in the community.

You will work under supervision, applying treatment plans, communicating with patients and carers, and coordinating with the MDT to ensure safe, person-centred care and appropriate safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering patient-centred care and applying treatment plans within competency
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and MDT

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical duties and procedures outlined in treatment plans under supervision
• Order and supply therapeutic equipment and provide instruction on use
• Communicate patient health needs and education to patients and carers
• Plan visits, document on SystmOne and coordinate with community teams

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking a therapy assistant to contribute to care pathways for patients with long-term conditions and palliative rehabilitation, aiming to improve quality of life and independence. The role spans hospice inpatient units, Wellbeing centres, or patient homes in the community.

You will work under supervision, applying treatment plans, communicating with patients and carers, and coordinating with the MDT to ensure safe, person-centred care and appropriate safeguarding.