Therapy Assistant - Rehab & Safe Discharges

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Therapy Assistant to join the OPM Therapy team on Zetland ward, Redcar primary care hospital. The role suits those new to the therapy assistant role or more experienced colleagues looking to develop skills within a supportive MDT.

Continuing professional development is encouraged, with regular supervision by the therapy and nursing teams. You will assist in high-standard health and social care, promoting discharge planning and patient

Qualifications

• Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and Trust systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills.
• Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to demonstrate holistic person-centred care and related procedures.
• Understanding of robust, clear, timely documentation.
• Familiarity with NHS and social care policies.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists with patient rehabilitation and care planning.
• Support discharge planning and ward duties to enable safe patient flow.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Time-keeping

Documentation

NHS policies

Therapy knowledge

Education

3 A-levels or Level 3 qualification

Care Certificate

Job description

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Therapy Assistant to join the OPM Therapy team on Zetland ward, Redcar primary care hospital. The role suits those new to the therapy assistant role or more experienced colleagues looking to develop skills within a supportive MDT.

Continuing professional development is encouraged, with regular supervision by the therapy and nursing teams. You will assist in high-standard health and social care, promoting discharge planning and patient