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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a major provider of acute hospital services and clinics in North West London. The post holder works with the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists as part of the Therapy Service to provide assessment and interventions to a range of patient groups. The post holder provides clinical care to patients and undertakes administration duties on behalf of the team.

• To assist with the provision of physiotherapy and occupational therapy to acute in-patients across various wards and across various therapy teams as required
• To assist with administrative tasks in the team
• To assist with maintenance and provision of therapy equipment
• To work flexibly as part of the therapy team
• To participate and lead in the in-service training rota
• To carry out the appropriate procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the therapist with the appropriate level of competency
• To provide patients and carers with direction and guidance on a range of rehabilitation activities as directed by the physiotherapist or occupational therapist
• To carry out access or joint home visits with patients, supervising and assisting patients with treatment programmes as directed by the therapists
• To support therapists in specific treatment programmes which may involve regular manual handling of patients with significant physical disability
• To set up equipment for use by therapists during treatment sessions or for use in the home environment to assist patient independence
• To provide advice on the safe use of equipment to patients and carers where appropriate
• To participate in the maintenance, cleaning and recharging of therapy equipment
• To participate in the maintenance of treatment areas in line with health and safety policies
• To cover for absent staff or support other therapists when there are staff shortages
• To comply with Trust policy on confidentiality and patient information
• To attend and actively participate in in-service training and staff meetings
• To travel between sites and to patients homes as required, taking responsibility for the safety of patients and equipment

• To undertake administrative tasks to support smooth running of work areas (e.g., making appointments, telephone calls, clerical activities)
• To keep regular and up-to-date records (written or electronic) and assist therapists with departmental statistics
• Maintain appropriate levels of stock within the therapy team
• Booking interpreters by phone or online
• Arranging transport for patients and directing patients to appropriate locations within the Trust
• To communicate effectively with patients of all ages and those with communication difficulties
• To handle patient or relative inquiries courteously and efficiently

• To liaise with the occupational therapist/physiotherapist regarding patient care and report any changes in the patients condition
• To communicate with other multidisciplinary team members, carers and external agencies, ensuring accessibility for patients with barriers to communication
• To deal sensitively with patients and carers experiencing anxiety or aggression
• To work daily with patients, carers and relatives who may be under emotional stress and ensure effective communication
• To participate in the Trust's performance appraisal and seek supervision to review performance and identify development needs

• May be exposed to confined working conditions within patientsr homes or hospital environments
• Possible exposure to body fluids, hazardous substances and infectious conditions, including multi-drug resistant tuberculosis
• Work pattern may be disrupted by frequent demands from patients, staff and others
• Must comply with the Trust manual handling policy

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025