Therapy Assistant

To work within a multi-disciplinary team in a community hospital inpatient ward, providing support and treatment to individuals following a stroke, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role.

The primary function of this role is to ensure that opportunities for patients to rehabilitate are optimised during their stay on the ward. Under the direction of the interdisciplinary team the post-holder will:

Assist registered staff in assessment and therapy tasks

Move, treat, communicate with patients in accordance with the therapy plan

Implement treatment plans agreed with the registered therapy staff, including overseeing and assisting with physical exercise, personal care (e.g. washing, toileting) and practice of domestic activities of daily living and the use of technologies such as computing, and supporting communication and safe swallowing

As part of their rehabilitation, work with patients with cognitive and/or perceptual difficulties

Train and educate patients, carers and families under the direction of registered staff

We are looking for a motivated and passionate individual to join our well established and respected therapy team who work on our 20-bed stroke rehabilitation ward.

Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.

There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers.

If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for?!