Job summary Looking to diversify your skills? The role of the therapy assistant is to assist the Multidisciplinary team in the delivery of care and rehabilitation to patients within the ITU setting. The clinical duties will include skills and competencies of Physio, OT, SALT and Dietetic professions. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will work within the following clinical areas: Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics and Physiotherapy. Flexibilty is key as the post holder will need to be able to manage their own time and caseload. About us Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives." Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number 249-7005242-2 Job locations Great Western Hospital Marlborough Road Swindon SN3 6BB Job description Job responsibilities To work without direct supervision but under the direction of the AHP (Physio, OT, SALT, Dietetic) to perform specific tasks for patients as part of their treatment and rehabilitation programmes. To provide initial assessments and follow-up treatments to patients, identify patient needs, develop treatment plans and review progress regularly. Ensure patient centred goals are agreed and documented in their goal booklet. Communicate with the MDT any patient issues, progress and changes in the patient condition. To organise, prioritise and adjust own workload in relation to demand and time constraints. The ability to make changes to own practice, offer suggestions for improving services and engage with research and audit Be responsible for maintaining stock levels including feed and nutritional supplements. Be responsible for ordering, maintaining and cleaning of equipment You will be expected to work your contracted hours over 7 days. Provide Post ICU support: follow up reviews, monitoring, highlight any on-going rehab, nutrition, swallow or speech issues. Please see the attached job description for full information Job description Job responsibilities To work without direct supervision but under the direction of the AHP (Physio, OT, SALT, Dietetic) to perform specific tasks for patients as part of their treatment and rehabilitation programmes. To provide initial assessments and follow-up treatments to patients, identify patient needs, develop treatment plans and review progress regularly. Ensure patient centred goals are agreed and documented in their goal booklet. Communicate with the MDT any patient issues, progress and changes in the patient condition. To organise, prioritise and adjust own workload in relation to demand and time constraints. The ability to make changes to own practice, offer suggestions for improving services and engage with research and audit Be responsible for maintaining stock levels including feed and nutritional supplements. Be responsible for ordering, maintaining and cleaning of equipment You will be expected to work your contracted hours over 7 days. Provide Post ICU support: follow up reviews, monitoring, highlight any on-going rehab, nutrition, swallow or speech issues. Please see the attached job description for full information Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE grade 5 or equivalent. Must include Maths and English NVQ level 3 or other qualification in a related area (or working toward this) Desirable Assistant practitioner qualification Experience Essential Experience of working in the NHS or NHS commissioned services Previous experience of at least one of the following: Assistant in Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Speech and Language, Dietetics or carer Worked as part of a multiprofessional team Desirable Experience of working in a critical care environment Experience of exercise prescription and rehabilitation Experience and understanding of goal setting principals Knowledge Essential Ability to communicate with people who have barriers to communication Ability to problem solve and adapt to changing situations Computer literate- working knowledge of word, outlook and internet usage. Desirable Experience of Audit Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE grade 5 or equivalent. Must include Maths and English NVQ level 3 or other qualification in a related area (or working toward this) Desirable Assistant practitioner qualification Experience Essential Experience of working in the NHS or NHS commissioned services Previous experience of at least one of the following: Assistant in Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Speech and Language, Dietetics or carer Worked as part of a multiprofessional team Desirable Experience of working in a critical care environment Experience of exercise prescription and rehabilitation Experience and understanding of goal setting principals Knowledge Essential Ability to communicate with people who have barriers to communication Ability to problem solve and adapt to changing situations Computer literate- working knowledge of word, outlook and internet usage. Desirable Experience of Audit 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Great Western Hospital Marlborough Road Swindon SN3 6BB Employer's website https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)