Bank Therapy Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is a leading national centre of excellence and one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK.

Set in a stunning Grade II listed Victorian building, the RHN provides adult person-centred services across the entire care pathwayfrom post-acute rehabilitation to end-of-life carefor people with complex neuro-disabilities and their families. Underpinned by a strong research and education framework, the RHN is more than a hospital; it is a vibrant community where residents engage in music, art, and holistic support to achieve the best possible quality of life.

Department: Continuing Care Services / Brain Injury ServiceHourly rate: Band 3 £14.80 per hourContract Type: BankLocation: Putney, Southwest London

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate individual to join our Therapy team as a Bank Therapy Assistant.

This role offers the chance to work across our Brain Injury Services and Continuing Care Services, supporting patients with complex neurological disabilities including cognitive, sensory, and physical impairments. Working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will assist in delivering high-quality, person-centred therapy interventions across a variety of clinical settings, including ward-based environments and hydrotherapy.

This is a flexible bank role, ideal for individuals looking to gain experience in neuro-rehabilitation or develop their clinical skills within a specialist setting.

• To support the Therapy team in delivering specialist therapeutic interventions to patients
• To work under the supervision of a registered Therapist or Nurse, carrying out delegated clinical and administrative tasks
• To contribute to the delivery of a responsive, effective, and patient-centred service
• To support patients with complex neuro-disabilities in achieving their rehabilitation goals
• To maintain high standards of professionalism, communication, and teamwork
• To contribute to continuous improvement and development within the Therapy service

• Assist Therapists in the assessment and treatment of patients with complex neurological conditions
• Deliver delegated therapy interventions across a range of settings, including ward-based environments and hydrotherapy
• Support patient care needs in line with care plans, including aspects of personal care where required
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in line with policies and standards
• Support the safe use, maintenance, and cleaning of therapy equipment and clinical environments
• Assist with administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the Therapy service

Essential

• GCSE English or equivalent
• Basic understanding of the impact of neurological conditions such as brain injury or stroke
• Competent IT and digital skills

Desirable

• Relevant training in neuro-disability or rehabilitation
• IT qualification such as ECDL or equivalent
• Knowledge of rehabilitation practices and physical management techniques

Essential

• Experience working with adults with disabilities in a healthcare, social care, or educational setting
• Experience supporting registered healthcare professionals
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to cope in challenging situations
• A level of physical fitness suitable for a neuro-rehabilitation environment

Desirable

• Experience within a neuro-rehabilitation or therapy setting
• Experience supporting therapy programmes or rehabilitation interventions

Why the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a great place to work:

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement

• Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing

• Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UKs only hospital with its own kiln)!

• Draw down a percentage of your monthly wages a few weeks early to help with unexpected costs.

• Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union.

• Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Womens network, and our Race Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce most recently we had a South East Asian celebration.

• Free on-site parking (rare in London!)

• More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more.

Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship to applicants currently.

RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team at recruitment@rhn.org.uk

The RHN recognise the importance in addressing environmental sustainability and we strive to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint.

We are proud to be Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process and in the workplace.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient response is received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To be filled

Experience

Essential

• To be filled

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

Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability

Address

Putney

London

SW15 3SW

Employer's website

https://www.rhn.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)