Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic MSK Outpatient Therapy Team at Christchurch Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic Therapy Assistant The Team provides a high quality, patient centred outpatient service with specialities in Hand Therapy, Spine, Pelvic Health, Upper and lower limb rehabilitation. Supporting the Physiotherapists and Occupational therapists, your role will include supporting exercise groups in the gym, one to one sessions with patients to implement a pre prescribed programme of rehabilitation. Training will be provided on the use of continuous passive motion machines. Stock monitoring, ordering of consumables, recording some notes and other general administrative tasks also form part of this essential role, supporting the smooth running of the department. You will have excellent communication skills, be highly organised and have the ability to manage a busy clinical caseload. We work in a modern, largely air conditioned environment. This is a permanent position for 21.5 Hours per week. Base Location: Christchurch Hospital Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues. Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 153-SP04038 Job locations Christchurch Hospital Fairmile Road Christchurch, Bournemouth BH23 2JX Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert Person Specification Other Essential Ability to drive a manual car and hold a clean driver's license Qualifications Essential NVQ III Care/Promoting Independence/or Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support or equivalent qualification Experience Essential Previous work as Therapy/Care Assistant, where direct patient care is involved Working with patients with Physical Impairment and/or Cognitive dysfunction Desirable Previous experience in generic therapy role Knowledge Essential The effects of physical and cognitive impairment, on skills, abilities and lifestyle. The role of Therapy in a physical setting Basic rehabilitation techniques Person Specification Other Essential Ability to drive a manual car and hold a clean driver's license Qualifications Essential NVQ III Care/Promoting Independence/or Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support or equivalent qualification Experience Essential Previous work as Therapy/Care Assistant, where direct patient care is involved Working with patients with Physical Impairment and/or Cognitive dysfunction Desirable Previous experience in generic therapy role Knowledge Essential The effects of physical and cognitive impairment, on skills, abilities and lifestyle. The role of Therapy in a physical setting Basic rehabilitation techniques 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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Christchurch Hospital Fairmile Road Christchurch, Bournemouth BH23 2JX Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)