# Therapy Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/therapy-assistant/86d99bb1-e2e3-4f67-a992-c2d597fb90c7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/therapy-assistant/86d99bb1-e2e3-4f67-a992-c2d597fb90c7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £31,554 - £33,270 Per annum inclusive of HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-31T09:30:56.704Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/University_College_London_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Clinical_Support/Clinical_Support-v8193007 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8193007?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uclh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and compassionate Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Inpatient Therapy Team. This role offers the chance to make a real difference to patients with a wide range of conditions and rehabilitation needs. Working alongside Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, you will help deliver high-quality, patient-centred care, supporting patients to maximise their independence, mobility and participation in activities of daily living. Clinically therapy assistants assist with delivering exercise programmes and rehabilitation interventions. Non-clinical tasks include documentation, equipment management, data collection and administrative duties. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills who is adaptable, resilient and enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a busy inpatient environment. As documentation is completed within electronic patient records, good written communication and IT skills are essential. Previous experience in a healthcare would be beneficial but is not essential. We welcome applicants with the right values and enthusiasm to learn. Full training, supervision and development opportunities will be provided, including completion of Therapy Assistant Competencies. For further information, please contact Alice Nicholson, Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist alice.nicholson1@nhs.net ### Main duties of the job - Provide both clinical and administrative support to the Inpatient therapy team - Show initiative, motivation and excellent organisational ability when working closely with therapy staff to develop administrative support and systems for the therapy team. - To work without direct supervision, but under the direction of a qualified staff member, in the performance of specific tasks for an individual or group/class as part of the treatment and rehabilitation programme. - To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients and carers. - Post-holder will be expected, after appropriate training, to perform manual handling tasks. - Demonstrate time management & prioritisation skills. - Communicate to the therapists, and other members of the multi-professional team, changes in the patient's condition, response to intervention and relevant discharge plans. - To provide cover for other Support Staff across the service during periods of absence. - Required to work with their team on service development and quality assurance projects. - Participate in 7-day service rota where appropriate. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. ### Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? ## Person Specification ### Values **Essential** - Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving ### Experience **Essential** - Previous experience including: Working with the general public - Working with a team(s) **Desirable** - Previous experience of work supporting health or social service professionals in service delivery - Previous patient handling skills - Working in community care - Admin and or clerical experience - Working as a therapy assistant ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - A flexible approach to service delivery and needs - Ability to work as a member of a team - Ability to work flexibly - Physically fit and able to comply with UCLH Trust manual handling guidelines - Ability to participate in 7-day services as necessary. - Ability to work at moderate to high levels of physical activity involving the delivery of manual therapy, therapeutic handling and the demonstration of exercise - Ability to work effectively in a stressful and busy environment at intense levels of concentration during most of the working day ### Health, safety and security **Essential** - Ability to carry out manual handling practices ### Knowledge and Qualifications **Essential** - Broad General Education - Knowledge of Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy **Desirable** - NVQ in Health and / or Social Care - Associate member of CSP/BAOT ### Personal & people development **Essential** - Ability to prioritise /organise own work - Interest in developing new knowledge and skills ### Assessment & treatment planning **Essential** - Good numerate skills - Good computer and keyboard skills ### Skills & Abilities: Communication **Essential** - Ability to follow oral and written instructions - A good command of both written and spoken English - Demonstrates good communication skills - Evidence of ability to process information and pass it on accurately - Ability to work independently with appropriate guidance - The ability to demonstrate sensitivity and empathetic communication ### Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion **Essential** - Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties ## Documents - [uclh values (pdf, 919.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2685) - [job description (pdf, 552.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10497836) - [functional requirements (pdf, 262.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10497837) ## 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.