Therapy Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £29,651.00 to £31,312.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £29651.00 - £31312.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 August 2025 |
| Location: | Carshalton, SM5 1JF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9343-25-0758 |
Summary
Provide physiotherapy and occupational therapy intervention as part of a specific treatment plan agreed and documented by physiotherapist/occupational therapist. Undertake tasks in delivering patient care and rehabilitation as directed by the service professionals in a range of settings. Work independently in the designated clinical area within the Care Home following an agreed treatment plan. Instruct patients and carers, providing direction and guidance on a range of physiotherapy or occupational therapy and mobility/functional activities, as directed by the physiotherapist or occupational therapist Undertake skilled support work with patients individually or in a group with or without supervision of a physiotherapist or occupational therapist. Follow departmental and Trust guidelines for obtaining consent and use diplomacy and gentle persuasion to enhance patients' compliance in treatment programmes. Work with family members, carers and support workers to enable them to carry out treatment programmes planned by the physiotherapist or occupational therapist. Manage own workload allocated by the physiotherapist or occupational therapist. Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team and liaise with the team effectively to ensure co-ordinated approach to patient care and attend meetings as delegated by senior clinicians/manager. Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of work undertaken, including documenting in line with Trust and service standards. Attend in-service training, clinical supervision and team meetings as required. Handle patients with mobility problems, in an enabling way. This may include the use of hoists, sliding sheets, wheelchairs, and mobility aids etc.