Therapy Assistant - Neurology
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
There is an exciting opportunity for a permanent part-time (15 hours) Band 4 Therapy Assistant to join our Therapy Service at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
Please note, the salary range is based on full time hours (37.5 hours) and will be adjusted to 15 hours.
You will be working in the Neurology / Stroke Team which consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Assistants. We provide therapy to adults who are in hospital as a result of strokes and neurological and medical conditions, assisting them to regain mobility and independence with day to day tasks.
You will require some background and experience in a health care setting as this post requires you to work in a busy hospital environment with patients, families and other professionals.
The job description provides details on the clinical, administrative and communication requirements and responsibilities of this post. However, the key role will be to support the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to deliver therapeutic care to the patients following admission to hospital.
You will also be responsible for:
1. Delegated administration duties for individuals and the clinical team in which you are working
2. Liaison and communication with therapists and other professionals
3. Dealing sensitively with patients and their families
4. Maintaining treatment areas and equipment
5. Maintaining accurate documentation and written feedback of therapy sessions
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful.
Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Tan Huynh
Job title: Clinical Lead in Stroke / Neurology
Email address: t.huynh@nhs.net
Telephone number: 0203 3158065
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