Therapy Assistant Band 3 T&O

Job summary

Applicants should have an excellent understanding of the role of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy in the provision of rehabilitation in an acute setting. Experience of working within the physiotherapy or occupational therapy setting delivering rehabilitation to patients is essential, as well as excellent communication, numeracy and literacy skills. You will be expected to complete a competency programme as part of your induction.

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join our busy Therapy department. The post holder will be working across the professions of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy to deliver rehabilitation programmes for T&O patients. The role involves manual handling, and an ability to contribute to the out of hours service.

There is a requirement to work on a rota basis to cover weekend, Bank Holiday and extended hours as part of the current 7-day service.

This post is 28 hours per week.

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Main duties of the job

Applicants should have an excellent understanding of the role of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy in the provision of rehabilitation in an acute setting. Experience of working within the physiotherapy or occupational therapy setting delivering rehabilitation to patients is essential, as well as excellent communication, numeracy and literacy skills. You will be expected to complete a competency programme as part of your induction. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join our busy Therapy department. The post holder will be working across the professions of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy to deliver rehabilitation programmes for trauma patients admitted to the Trust. The role involves manual handling, and an ability to contribute to the out of hours service.

There is a requirement to work on a rota basis to cover weekend, Bank Holiday and extended hours as part of the current 7 day service.

About us

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.

We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group

We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible