Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Basic knowledge of rehab, specifically OT / physio & its purpose
- Skills
Basic knowledge of rehabilitation and its purpose.
- Skills
Understanding of medical conditions and disease processes, rehabilitation.
- Skills
Evidence of basic IT skills.
- Experience
Relevant placements/experience to the role which may include: • Working as part of a team • Working in a care environment • Supporting or contributing to the management of individuals with disabilities. • Implementation of rehabilitation programmes. • Experience of providing group activity programs. Ability to manage time effectively.
- Qualifications
Qualifications and Credit Framework QCF/NVQ/ Apprenticeship Level 3 or equivalent in related subject or evidence of comparable academic study.
- Qualifications
Evidence of/willing to undertake training relevant to the post.
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC / CSP / RCOT and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.
- Skills
Understanding of Care Certificate standards
- Experience
Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of compromised functional ability.
- Experience
Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience
Experience of working in psychological therapies, physio and/or OT
- Experience
Experience of working in a ward / community setting
- Qualifications
Care Certificate is completed in all 15 areas within 12 weeks (pro rata) of commencement of contract.
Job overview
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
Are you passionate about helping people regain their independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals? We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Therapy Assistant to join our specialist rehabilitation team on Broadfield Ward at Haywood Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team supporting patients with complex rehabilitation needs.
As a Therapy Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation. You will work directly with patients to implement therapeutic programmes, promote independence, facilitate recovery and support timely discharge planning.
The role offers the opportunity to work with individuals experiencing a range of physical, cognitive, communication and psychological rehabilitation needs within an inpatient specialist rehabilitation setting.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver rehabilitation interventions under the guidance of registered therapists.
- Support patients to maximise independence and achieve agreed rehabilitation goals.
- Assist with therapy programmes, group activities and functional rehabilitation sessions.
- Monitor patient progress and provide regular feedback to registered practitioners.
- Support discharge planning and transitions from hospital to community settings.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and collect service activity data.
- Prepare therapy resources and equipment for rehabilitation interventions.
- Work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Contribute to service improvement initiatives, clinical audit and quality improvement activities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further detailed information on the role content, main responsibilities and person specification to ensure you have the relevant skills for the post, please see the attached documents.
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.
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This advert is for Therapy Assistant with Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Stafford, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Therapy assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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