# Band 3 Generic Therapy Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-3-generic-therapy-assistant/a664b956-04da-4238-9bb0-d2e0356a9847 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-3-generic-therapy-assistant/a664b956-04da-4238-9bb0-d2e0356a9847.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Queen's Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Therapy assistant - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £30,630 - £32,346 Per Annum Inclusive - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-18T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-07T14:50:57.804Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8350495 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8350495?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust are actively recruiting for a Band 3 Therapy Assistant. We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and innovative individual to join our therapy department at KGH. You will be working with our friendly team on the specialist medicine wards, Emergency department and Medical Assessment Unit. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will have the opportunity to offer admin and clinical support to our therapists. As a Band 3 Therapy Assistant you will have the opportunity to build a strong set of skills such as carrying out therapy programmes as directed by the therapist, ordering equipment and assisting in home assessments. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills, some experience in direct patient care and an awareness of the role of therapy within the trust. We have a strong commitment to continuing development with an established in-service training programme. You will be well supported by experienced therapists. In line with the Government agenda for the NHS, we have recently re-configured our Integrated Therapy service structure to provide a 7-day service. You will be required to work weekends dependent. If you have the skills outlined above and want a rewarding opportunity where you will be encouraged to influence and develop services whilst being valued and supported, then apply today. Enquiries to discuss the position are welcomed. Please contact Reema Malik B7 Occupational Therapist - Reema.malik@nhs.net ### Main duties of the job To provide skilled routine, and some non-routine, clinical and non-clinical support to the rehabilitation team, this includes Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists The state registered therapist will at all times remain responsible for: - Primary assessment of patient - Referral for treatment - Clinical discharge of patient - Setting the primary clinical treatment plan and monitoring the progression of the patient - Overseeing the clinical quality and ensuring appropriateness of the treatment practised on the patient ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Pubudu Chandrasekera, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5110. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Skills/ Abilities **Essential** - Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills ### Experience/ Knowledge **Essential** - Experience in acute health care ### Education/ Qualifications **Essential** - Good standard of general education, to G.C.S.E. level or equivalent ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 637.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10675830) - [candidate journey (pdf, 186.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1960) - [organisational goals (pdf, 2.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2610) - [policy statement - ex offenders (pdf, 104.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=431) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.