Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapy Assistant/ Physiotherapy Assistant

The closing date is 24 March 2026

Job summary

Exciting opportunity with the Trauma Therapies Inpatient Team

We are offering a full-timeBand 4 Therapy Assistantrole within the Trauma Therapies Team at the John Radcliffe Hospital. This post is ideal for an experiencedBand 3 NHS healthcare workerlooking to progress to Band 4, or an existingBand 4seeking experience within a trauma-focused multidisciplinary team.

We are looking for a motivated, proactive, and patient-focused individual withpreviousNHS experience and a passion for rehabilitation following traumatic injury. Excellent communication skills, a compassionate approach, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a busy MDT are essential.

The role includes combinedOccupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and administrative duties, supporting trauma, plastics, and major trauma centre patients across JR wards,predominantly withinthe Trauma Centre.

We offer a robust induction, regular supervision, ongoing training, and opportunities toparticipatein quality improvement and service development.

Interviews:

Face-to-face, JR Level 2 Physiotherapy Outpatients (Tel: 01865 221540)

VBI and technical interview held consecutively (~1 hour each)

Heldfrom Monday 13th April

ContactAngela Maset / Alia Gristvia email to book a slot or request an alternative date

Interview slots:08:30-09:3009:45-10:4511:00-12:0013:00-14:0014:00-15:00

Main duties of the job

To work flexibly as a key member of the Trauma Therapy team and the wider trauma multidisciplinary team.
To assist the Therapy team in rehabilitating patients following trauma/ polytrauma /spinal, plastics & MSK injuries that may require orthopaedic /spinal & plastic surgery to optimise patient recovery and outcomes.
To support patient centred rehabilitation to facilitate timely, safe discharge, reflecting individual choice and maximising an individual's independence.
To establish & provide holistic interventions for patients without direct supervision, working to establish treatment plans for non-complex patients, apply appropriate protocols whilst always being accountable to a registered practitioner.
To accurately record patient information utilising electronic patient records.
To record and input patient notes & data onto IT systems as required.
To maintain rehabilitation equipment in the department / wards.
To support Band 3 therapy assistants
To contribute to the trauma therapies team in-service training programmes
To complete the trusts' care certificate and trauma therapies competencies for the role.
To undertake quality improvement projects and developments within the trauma therapies team.
To comply with trust policies including annual appraisal & monthly supervision sessions.
To always uphold and promote trust values
To promote and uphold trust ED&I policy

About us

The therapies trauma team work within the specialist surgery ward & trauma unit based on the John Radcliffe site; a dedicated unit providing in patient care to patients with a range of orthopaedic traumatic injuries. We also host the Major Trauma Centre ward for patients with serious orthopaedic traumatic injury.

The team is a mixture of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and therapy assistants who together work to provide excellent rehabilitation and post -operative mobilisation to our patients who range from the young adult to the very old.

We work closely as a multidisciplinary team with our nursing and medical colleagues and have an active programme of education, staff support and research.

Date posted

11 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-NOTSS-7786128-B4

Job locations

John Radcliffe

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are interested in this role and feel you meet the criteria, please take the time to contact us to discuss the roles further and arrange a visit using the contact details in the advert.

With best wishes

Angela Maset

Occupational Therapist Team Lead (Trauma Therapies)

For details regarding the main job description, main tasks and responsibilities if the role, please refer to the job description attachment

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are interested in this role and feel you meet the criteria, please take the time to contact us to discuss the roles further and arrange a visit using the contact details in the advert.

With best wishes

Angela Maset

Occupational Therapist Team Lead (Trauma Therapies)

For details regarding the main job description, main tasks and responsibilities if the role, please refer to the job description attachment

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Good written and spoken English
Proven educational standard to GCSE in English and Math's (or the equivalent)
Office IT skills

Desirable

IT skills using health care platforms
NVQ L3/ TI/ AP or equivalent training
Completed care certificate
Demonstrates interest/involvement & experience with research & evidence-based rehabilitation
Attended courses for trauma conditions

Experience

Essential

Experience of working autonomously as well as part of a team
Experience of working with patients individually or in groups

Desirable

Practical and teaching knowledge to NVQ3 level or equivalent
Technical instructor/assistant practitioner training

Aptitude & Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills
To be enthusiastic & dynamic with the ability to motivate self and others
Ability to manage time effectively to organise workloads
Ability to work effectively both in an MDT & autonomously & under the direction of others
To have coping strategies to deal with stressful/unpleasant situations
To be able to move/ handle patients safely

Desirable

Demonstrates ability to manage challenging behaviours
Demonstrates ability to approach work challenges flexibly

Equality & Diversity

Essential

To demonstrate understanding and compliance with Equality and Diversity legislation and policies
Demonstrates ability to uphold trust values

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Good written and spoken English
Proven educational standard to GCSE in English and Math's (or the equivalent)
Office IT skills

Desirable

IT skills using health care platforms
NVQ L3/ TI/ AP or equivalent training
Completed care certificate
Demonstrates interest/involvement & experience with research & evidence-based rehabilitation
Attended courses for trauma conditions

Experience

Essential

Experience of working autonomously as well as part of a team
Experience of working with patients individually or in groups

Desirable

Practical and teaching knowledge to NVQ3 level or equivalent
Technical instructor/assistant practitioner training

Aptitude & Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills
To be enthusiastic & dynamic with the ability to motivate self and others
Ability to manage time effectively to organise workloads
Ability to work effectively both in an MDT & autonomously & under the direction of others
To have coping strategies to deal with stressful/unpleasant situations
To be able to move/ handle patients safely

Desirable

Demonstrates ability to manage challenging behaviours
Demonstrates ability to approach work challenges flexibly

Equality & Diversity

Essential

To demonstrate understanding and compliance with Equality and Diversity legislation and policies
Demonstrates ability to uphold trust values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Employer's website

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