Therapy Assistant Neurology
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 03/09/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Band 4 Therapy Assistant to join Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves supporting Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in delivering therapeutic care to patients following hospital admission. Responsibilities include delegated administration, liaison with professionals, and maintaining accurate documentation. This position is suitable for a Band 3 Therapy Assistant seeking progression or an individual with a relevant healthcare background.
Essential criteria
- Good reading and writing English comprehension
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths grade C or above
Desirable criteria
- Relevant NVQ (or working towards a NVQ)
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting/ hospital
- Experience working in a clinical role with people with disabilities/ health conditions
- Experience in working with elderly patients or patient with medical conditions.
- Experience working in a Therapy Department with physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams.
- Experience working in social care or teaching
- Skills and knowledge
- Evidence of verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to show initiative and be proactive
- Demonstration of ability to work in a team
- Demonstration of understanding and application of time management skills
- Ability to cope with stressful working situations including working to external deadlines and dealing with emotional or aggressive people.
- Strong communication skills over telephone or email
- Basic computer skills
- Basic knowledge of physiotherapy and occupational therapy
- Ability to participate in weekend working
- Understanding of infection control issues
- Experience of manual handling with in-patients
- Knowledge of disability equipment
- Understanding PROUD values
- Broad understanding of elderly medical conditions or principles of rehab
- Able to work collaboratively with professional staff/ MDT
- Commitment to self-development through attendance at appropriate training both internal or external
- Confident and enthusiastic
- Neat and tidy presentation
- Happy to abide by the uniform policy upholding professional standards of the hospital and therapy department
- Commitment to patient confidentiality and data protection
- Health clearance from occupational health for the role specified
- Education and qualifications
- Good reading and writing English comprehension
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths grade C or above
- Relevant NVQ (or working towards a NVQ)
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting/ hospital
- Experience working in a clinical role with people with disabilities/ health conditions
- Experience in working with elderly patients or patient with medical conditions.
- Experience working in a Therapy Department with physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams.
- Experience working in social care or teaching
- Skills and knowledge
- Evidence of verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to show initiative and be proactive
- Demonstration of ability to work in a team
- Demonstration of understanding and application of time management skills
- Ability to cope with stressful working situations including working to external deadlines and dealing with emotional or aggressive people.
- Strong communication skills over telephone or email
- Basic computer skills
- Basic knowledge of physiotherapy and occupational therapy
- Ability to participate in weekend working
- Understanding of infection control issues
- Experience of manual handling with in-patients
- Knowledge of disability equipment
- Understanding PROUD values
- Broad understanding of elderly medical conditions or principles of rehab
- Able to work collaboratively with professional staff/ MDT
- Commitment to self-development through attendance at appropriate training both internal or external
- Confident and enthusiastic
- Neat and tidy presentation
- Happy to abide by the uniform policy upholding professional standards of the hospital and therapy department
- Commitment to patient confidentiality and data protection
- Health clearance from occupational health for the role specified
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £34,186 – £37,389 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Band 4 Therapy Assistant to join Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on a part-time basis (15 hours).
This post would be suitable for either a Band 3 Therapy Assistant looking to progress and manage their own patient caseload, or an individual with a relevant healthcare background seeking to develop their clinical experience.
Main duties of the job
The job description provides details on the clinical, administrative and communication requirements and responsibilities of this post. However, the key role will be to support the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to deliver therapeutic care to the patients following admission to hospital.
You will also be responsible for - Delegated administration duties for individuals and the clinical team in which you are working Liaison and communication with therapists and other professionals. Dealing sensitively with patients and their families. Maintaining treatment areas and equipment Maintaining accurate documentation and written feedback of therapy sessions.
About us
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care f
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