Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Therapy Group Programme Instructor (Senior Therapy Assistant)

The closing date is 14 August 2025

Job summary

The primary role of the group programme instructor is to facilitate and deliver therapy groupssupporting intensive rehabilitation for those following stroke and neurological illness or injury in the inpatient rehabilitation setting. This will include manning the open gym, supportinginpatients to undertake supervised or independent practice.

Groups may include functional activities (such as breakfast group); exercise groups such as cardiovascular fitness, balance, upper limb rehabilitation; or social/activity groups.

The senior therapy assistant will work under the supervision of qualified Therapists contributing to assessment and treatment programmes within an episode of care. The post holder will assist in the administration and clerical duties for the team and Department. The post holder may be required to work at any of the sites across the stroke pathway and isrequired to contribute to weekend working.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will lead the delivery of our group programme for the inpatient stroke and neuro rehabilitation unit at the Rowan Rehab Unit in Sherborne, supported by qualified therapists.

This will including exercise groups, communication and functional groups.

You will also support patients to work on their rehabilitation in the therapy gym, as well as carrying out a range of therapy assistant activities as required by the multidisciplinary team.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Please be aware that this role is not CURRENTLY eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants should be aware of the requirement to independently obtain ongoing right to work in the UK beyond the expiry of any temporary or time-limited permissions. Evidence of this will need to be shared with the HR Team to ensure our records remain up to date.

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

405-25-CS346THER

Job locations

Yeatman Hospital

Hospital Lane

Sherborne

DT93JU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Good level of education to GCSE Level, including Maths & English (Grade C or above).
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level in healthcare or be willing to work towards.
To be able to drive a car and hold a valid driving license

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Relevant experience (minimum 1 year) of working as a therapy/nursing assistant or similar post.
Experience of working with direct contact with the public.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

To have ability to work on own initiative and to be confident to work without direct supervision.
To have ability to learn new skills to deliver patient care as instructed by qualified members of staff
To be able to work within the multidisciplinary team
To be able to prioritise own workload.
To be aware of own limitations.

Desirable

To partake in data collection
Experience with IT systems.
Ability to complete allocated projects and meet deadlines

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Good level of education to GCSE Level, including Maths & English (Grade C or above).
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level in healthcare or be willing to work towards.
To be able to drive a car and hold a valid driving license

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Relevant experience (minimum 1 year) of working as a therapy/nursing assistant or similar post.
Experience of working with direct contact with the public.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

To have ability to work on own initiative and to be confident to work without direct supervision.
To have ability to learn new skills to deliver patient care as instructed by qualified members of staff
To be able to work within the multidisciplinary team
To be able to prioritise own workload.
To be aware of own limitations.

Desirable

To partake in data collection
Experience with IT systems.
Ability to complete allocated projects and meet deadlines

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeatman Hospital

Hospital Lane

Sherborne

DT93JU

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeatman Hospital

Hospital Lane

Sherborne

DT93JU

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)