Therapy Assistant - Stroke/Neuro

NHS; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Therapy Assistant for their integrated Stroke and Neuro Therapy team. This role involves supporting patients in their rehabilitation post-neurological events, requiring GCSEs in relevant subjects and previous care experience. It's a dynamic opportunity to develop skills in a forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in health or social care setting essential.
• Understanding of professional conduct and importance of confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Support rehabilitation of patients after a neurological event.
• Work 1:1 with patients and in groups alongside qualified therapists.
• Participate in weekend working as service covers 7 days.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic IT skills

Education

GCSE Grade C or above in English Literature/Language and Maths

GCSE in biology or physical education

Qualification in health & social care

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Therapy Assistant - Stroke/Neuro

The closing date is 13 July 2025

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join our integrated Stroke and Neuro Therapy team.

The Stroke Therapy service is forward thinking and dynamic and well respected within the Trust. We work as an integrated therapy team comprising of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists and therapy assistants, providing high quality assessment and rehabilitation within the stroke pathway.

Additional contact information

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

The key responsibilities of the position will be to work closely with the Stroke MDT team to support patients following a neurological event with their rehabilitation . The role involves primarily supporting patients on a 1:1 basis, in groups, and alongside qualified therapists to help patients regain their independence. This may include supporting patients to achieve independence in personal care such as toileting, washing and dressing. Clinical support and training will be provided by qualified therapists as part of the wider MDT. This is a great opportunity to gain new skills and work in an exciting and dynamic team.

The post-holder will need to hold a full UK driving license and have access to a car. It is also essential to have some basic IT skills.

We are looking for candidates with enthusiasm for supporting people with their rehabilitation, ability to work on their own initiative as well as within a close team. Previous experience of working with people is essential, preferably in a rehab environment. The service covers 7 days, so the successful candidate will be required to participate in weekend working.

About us

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 teammates and colleagues. UHD 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 about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

Job 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

• GCSE Grade C or above in English Literature/Language and Maths
• GCSE in biology or physical education
• A qualification in health & social care

Experience

• Previous employment in a health or social care setting (or equivalent) in a care/ facilitation/ support role
• Previous Occupational Therapy Assistant/ Physiotherapy Assistant/ Speech and Language/ Dietetic Assistant or Rehab Assistant or Healthcare Assistant experience

Technical skills/competencies

• Ability to work independently within a supportive environment
• Basic IT skills
• Management of a caseload

Knowledge

• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Understanding of professional conduct
• Awareness of the role of therapy in this setting

Personal Attributes

• Good interpersonal skills, with tact and empathy
• Self-motivated and reliable

Other requirements

• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust