Therapy Assistant – Rehab Support (Band 3)

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a compassionate Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join the Acute Intervention Therapy Team at the Royal Liverpool Hospital. You will support Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, assisting patients in rehabilitation and recovery across various settings.

The role requires excellent communication skills and a willingness to work flexibly in a 7-day shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and enthusiastic approach to patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Some awareness or experience of working with Therapists is beneficial and customer care or health care experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out care and exercise programmes with patients.
• Work with a multidisciplinary therapy team.
• Assist on home visits under supervision and arrange transport.
• Prepare and maintain therapy equipment and treatment areas.
• Maintain accurate records of treatments and communicate with patients and carers.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Health care experience (essential)

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a compassionate Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join the Acute Intervention Therapy Team at the Royal Liverpool Hospital. You will support Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, assisting patients in rehabilitation and recovery across various settings.

The role requires excellent communication skills and a willingness to work flexibly in a 7-day shift pattern.