Therapy Assistant Band 3 - Intermediate Care

We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Therapy Assistant to support our Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists for 28 hours per week delivering high quality care across our Community Intermediate Care Units

Your day to day might include:

Supporting patients with exercises, mobility and daily activities

Preparing equipment

Helping ensure smooth and safe discharges

Documenting care and communicating with the Therapy team, patients and their families/carers

It is expected that the post holder will contribute to seven-day services.

Are you ready to make a difference and help our patients regain their independence after surgery or illness? We'd love to hear from you!

Introduction to the Therapy Department at The Dudley Group from RGUC Digital Media Team on Vimeo, The Therapy Assistant role provides support and assistance to the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapist during multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment of patients within the clinical team. The role requires excellent communication skills to be able to liaise with patient, families and their carer, as well as the immediate clinical and the wider multidisciplinary team. The role works clinically under the supervision of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and Assistant Therapy Practitioners for all aspects of patient care and treatment, equipment provision and documentation.

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.