Therapy Assistant

Job summary

The Musculoskeletal Therapy Team at Florence Nightingale Hospital, Derby, is looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Therapy Assistant to work within their team.

The post holder will work with and support the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Team, in providing assessment and treatment to the range of patients receiving rehabilitation in the department, with the aim of maximising independence and physical function. The post holder will also be required to work across site at the Royal Derby Hospital to support the patients' attending hydrotherapy.

The team is looking for a motivated, organised Therapy Assistant to support patient care in an out-patient environment. They must show the ability to be flexible within their working day and show initiative and be mindful of the wider teams needs and workload. Proven team skills are essential for this role as is the ability to work independently. A desire to help people in their recovery and motivate them to reach their potential is a key part of this role also.

Basic IT skills are desirable for administration duties.

Recent experience of working in a care setting is desirable. Good interpersonal and communication skills are required along with the ability to motivate and encourage patients with physical needs.

Main duties of the job

• The job role will include welcoming patients in the MSK Therapy department at FNCH and in hydrotherapy at RDH
• In the department will support the qualified OTs and PTs in the treatment of patients with a musculoskeletal condition. This will include undertaking delegated tasks with patients and supporting in group sessions once competencies achieved, documenting patient attendances and supporting with equipment checks and maintaining the equipment where necessary
• In Hydrotherapy you will be expected to support patients attending hydrotherapy, completing health checks, supporting patients attending the pool with mobility and dressing.
• You will have some responsibility for organising clinic lists, notes and recording outcomes, maintaining and using equipment and stock levels

Closing date of applications: 3 September 2025Interview date: 17 September 2025

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Florence Nightingale Hospital

London Road

Derby

DE1 2QY

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Florence Nightingale Hospital

London Road

Derby

DE1 2QY

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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