Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

RRRT Therapy assistant

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Job summary

The purpose of RRRT is to work with patients and service users to maximise their physical and social functioning to enable them to remain within the community for as long as possible. The MDT undertakes all elements of hospital discharge work including hospital liaison and case finding.

The aim of the service is to reduce inappropriate hospital admission, minimise hospital length of stay and support vulnerable clients at home.

This role works within a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team and in partnership with primary health care and social care professionals, providing expert case management, clinical assessment, diagnosis and individualised treatment plans, promoting self-management.The Therapy Assistant will work under the supervision of professionals in the MDT to support patients/service users to regain their independence.

Main duties of the job

To provide support to qualified therapists and nurses via facilitation of rehabilitation programmes with clients whose function and mobility are below their usual level, encouraging, enhancing and progressing their rehabilitation to the best of their abilities. To promote and facilitate rapid responses for clients who require delivery and fitting of small aids and equipment in their homes in order to facilitate their continued safe and independent function and mobility.

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nurseryat Kingston Hospital,wellbeingpractitioners,regular wellbeing classes,dedicatedstaffphysiotherapist, comprehensiveoccupationalhealth services, 24/7employeeassistanceprogramme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£28,622 to £30,225 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-779-NN-7059672-DE-AL-B

Job locations

Richmond Response and Rehabilitation Team

Teddington Memorial Hospital

Teddington

TW11 0JL

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

A relevant health or social care qualification e.g. NVQ 3
Care certificate (or willing to work towards)
Experience of working within a social care or health setting, preferably within a multi- disciplinary team
Experience of undertaking home visits and carrying out assessments
Experience of the provision of equipment and adaptations
Experience of forming good working relationships with colleagues, partners, services users and carers
Experience of achieving positive outcomes for service users and the community through multi-disciplinary and/ or partnership working
Experience of clinical record keeping, and maintaining patient confidentiality

Desirable

Able to keep accurate and contemporaneous clinical notes
Able to evaluate patients' condition, and adapt treatment as necessary
Puts people at the centre of everything he/ she does
Be innovative and forward thinking
Able to work as a team member being flexible, reliable and committed
Ability to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and tact.
Able to problem solve

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of the issues and needs faced by vulnerable adults and their carers
Knowledge of services and resources appropriate to meet the needs of vulnerable adults and their carers
Knowledge of some health and social care legislation relevant to the role

Desirable

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms with a wide range of people, including staff and senior managers, customers and partners working in the statutory and voluntary sector
Ability to promptly escalate any concerns

Desirable

Evidence of cross-discipline communication and collaboration

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

A relevant health or social care qualification e.g. NVQ 3
Care certificate (or willing to work towards)
Experience of working within a social care or health setting, preferably within a multi- disciplinary team
Experience of undertaking home visits and carrying out assessments
Experience of the provision of equipment and adaptations
Experience of forming good working relationships with colleagues, partners, services users and carers
Experience of achieving positive outcomes for service users and the community through multi-disciplinary and/ or partnership working
Experience of clinical record keeping, and maintaining patient confidentiality

Desirable

Able to keep accurate and contemporaneous clinical notes
Able to evaluate patients' condition, and adapt treatment as necessary
Puts people at the centre of everything he/ she does
Be innovative and forward thinking
Able to work as a team member being flexible, reliable and committed
Ability to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and tact.
Able to problem solve

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of the issues and needs faced by vulnerable adults and their carers
Knowledge of services and resources appropriate to meet the needs of vulnerable adults and their carers
Knowledge of some health and social care legislation relevant to the role

Desirable

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms with a wide range of people, including staff and senior managers, customers and partners working in the statutory and voluntary sector
Ability to promptly escalate any concerns

Desirable

Evidence of cross-discipline communication and collaboration

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Richmond Response and Rehabilitation Team

Teddington Memorial Hospital

Teddington

TW11 0JL

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Richmond Response and Rehabilitation Team

Teddington Memorial Hospital

Teddington

TW11 0JL

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)