Therapy Assistant

Job summary

We are excited to offer the opportunity for a Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic team of rehabilitation assistants, physiotherapists and occupational therapists. The team work across Jersey and Guernsey rehabilitation wards at Alderney and discharge to assess beds at Figbury Lodge care home. Therefore car driving and access to a vehicle will be essential.

The successful candidate will gain knowledge and experience alongside a range of colleagues within a supportive team. They will benefit from regular in-service training, and support through supervision and annual appraisal.

You will be required to assist with a clinical caseload of patients presenting with a wide variety of conditions, ensuring that patients benefit from high quality therapy interventions. The role includes patient assessment, treatment and discharge planning, including equipment provision.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Main duties of the job

The aim of the team is to provide high quality rehabilitation for predominantly elderly patients in order to enable and empower them to maximise their independence before returning home.

The therapy given includes functional assessments, ongoing exercise and mobility practice, equipment provision and home visits.

The successful applicant will be committed to assisting therapists to deliver high quality, evidence based interventions, with a view to supporting patients to attain their chosen goals.

You will have the training and support you require through Trust and team induction, in-service training and one to one training sessions with your supervisor. This offers the opportunity to learn techniques of assessment, treatment planning and delivery of interventions under the guidance of trained therapy staff.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.