Job overview
Part time Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant role based at the Rowan Rehab Unit in Sherborne, delivering a range of therapy interventions supported by Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Therapy Assistant will work under the supervision of a qualified Therapist contributing to assessment and treatment programmes within an episode of care. This will mostly be working with patients with a stroke and neuro diagnosis.
The Senior Therapy Assistant will carry a clinical caseload delegated by a qualified member of staff; in addition, they will work with qualified staff to assist in the management of their caseload. This will include working in a wide variety of settings including on the ward, in patients' homes or in local community.
The post holder will assist in the administration and clerical duties for the team and Department.
The post holder may be required to work at any of the sites within the Trust.
The post holder will be required to work on a Saturday rota alongside a qualified therapist.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person specification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working with direct contact with the public.
- Relevant experience (minimum 1 year) of working as a therapy/nursing assistant or similar post
SKILLS ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- To have ability to work on own initiative and to be confident to work without direct supervision.
- To have ability to learn new skills to deliver patient care as instructed by qualified members of staff
- To be able to work within the multidisciplinary team.
- To be able to prioritise own workload.
- To be aware of own limitations.
Desirable
- To partake in data collection.
- Experience with IT systems
- Ability to complete allocated projects and meet deadlines.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Good level of education to GCSE Level, including Maths & English (Grade C or above).
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level in healthcare or be willing to work towards.
- To be able to drive a car.
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This advert is for Senior Therapy Assistant - Stroke & Neuro Rehab with Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorchester, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Pro Rata Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Jul 2026.
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