Healthcare Assistant - Therapy
The closing date is 06 April 2026
Job summary
We have a new and exciting opportunity for a part time Health Care Assistant (Therapy) to work alongside our highly specialised Wheelchair Therapists, Assistant Practitioner, Technicians, Rehabilitation Engineers, and admin team.
The role will be very varied but include joint and independent working in homes and clinic setting, with adults and children with a wide variety of disabilities and medical conditions impacting on their mobility.
Please note the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role. In addition to meet Home Office salary threshold you must have the significant experience to be offered top of the pay band AND work a minimum of 35.5 hours per week. The Trust will not provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesn't guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.
Main duties of the job
This role will be very varied but would include:
Working alongside clinicians during patient assessments.
Supporting with hoisting in clinic and home environment.
Liaison with patients, carers, and families under guidance of specialist Clinicians.
Liaison with multi disciplinary teams and professionals involved with patients care.
Liaison with residential and care settings to manage return and recycling of equipment no longer in use.
Set up of basic elements of wheelchair, for example cushion or basic back rest set up, simple adjustments to chair.
Supporting with admin in preparation for clinics.
Use ELMS Patient record system to update patient notes
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Details
Date posted
23 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9798-2138
Job locations
Wheelchair & Equipment Loans Service
Crown Lane
Wychbold
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 0BX
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Wheelchair & Equipment Loans Service
Crown Lane
Wychbold
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 0BX
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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