Job overview
The Dorset County Hospital Therapy Team is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable team player to join the Stroke therapy team as a Senior Therapy Assistant.
The successful candidate will work on our Stroke unit at Dorset County Hospital, treating patients on the Acute Stroke Unit (ASU) and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) with the support from registered therapists.
The unit has recently been refurbished and we have developed the team to take an increased bed base.
We are looking for a therapy assistant who has NHS experience and who is committed to developing the service along with the rest of the Multi Disciplinary Team.
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will assist in treating a wide variety of clinical conditions and work alongside registered Occupational Therapists, Speech therapists and Physiotherapists, delivering timely assessment and rehabilitation as well as assisting in the safe and timely discharge of patients.
We provide supervision within the team and have training provided for therapy assistants. You are encouraged to develop through appraisals and CPD.
Experience in rehabilitation and stroke care ideally as a therapy assistant is required. Basic IT and administrative skills essential. Car drivers only as part of role will be supporting home visits.
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.
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.
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
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience (minimum 1 year) of working as a therapy/nursing assistant or similar post.
- Experience of working with direct contact with the public.
Skills and Abilities
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.
- To partake in data collection
- Experience with IT systems.
Desirable
- Ability to complete allocated projects and meet deadlines.
Education and Qualifications
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 Therapy Assistant -Acute Stroke with Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorset County Hospital. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Sep 2026.
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