Therapy Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 09/09/2026
- Closes
- 16/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Band 3 Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant within the dynamic Stroke Team. You will support stroke patients with assessment, rehabilitation, and complex discharges, working alongside advanced therapists and managing your own caseload. The position offers comprehensive training and professional development in a supportive, patient-centred environment. You will contribute to providing high-quality, efficient service and holistic care.
Key responsibilities
- To work as a proactive member of the team providing a high quality, efficient and effective service to patients.
- To undertake delegated therapy treatment, rehab and patient care under the direction and supervision of a registered practitioner. Including exercise therapy, functional rehab and equipment provision and set up.
- Work closely alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide holistic care.
- Help patients regain independence through tailored exercise programs and functional activities.
- Offer reassurance and emotional support to patients and families during a challenging time.
- Work collaboratively with the team to complete administrative duties to support patients journeys
Essential criteria
- GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English grade C or above
- NVQ3 or equivalent experience.
- To have had experience working as a therapies Assistant in the relevant speciality.
- To have worked as part of a team.
- Good communication skills to include concise and effective verbal and written reports
- Good time management.
- Prioritisation skills.
- Confident computer skills e.g. word.
Desirable criteria
- Documented evidence on C.P.D.
- To have worked as band 2 or above in NHS in Neurology environment
- Ability to present information to a small group
- Ability to conduct and respond to risk assessments.
- Teaching skills.
- Knowledge of anatomy/physiology.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £27,106 – £28,850 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Therapy Assistant
The closing date is 16 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Band 3 OT and Physiotherapy Assistant to join our dynamic and friendly Stroke Team.
This team provides a service for stroke patients supporting with assessment, rehab and complex discharges. You will have the opportunity to complete sessions alongside advanced physiotherapist and Occupational Therapists to develop skills whilst also managing your own caseload/ interventions.
We offer comprehensive training, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to work in a supportive, forward-thinking team that values innovation and patient-centred care.
Main duties of the job
- To work as a proactive member of the team providing a high quality, efficient and effective service to patients.
- To undertake delegated therapy treatment, rehab and patient care under the direction and supervision of a registered practitioner. Including exercise therapy, functional rehab and equipment provision and set up. To work within relevant legal and ethical frameworks and in accordance with organisational protocols and policies.
- Work closely alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide holistic care.
- Help patients regain independence through tailored e
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