Band 4 Generic Therapy Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 27/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves supporting Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in the Hospital at Home team, delivering rehabilitation and person-centred care. The assistant will help patients with mobility, independence, and daily living activities to achieve their recovery goals. It requires excellent communication skills, a compassionate approach, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Previous healthcare experience is desirable.
Essential criteria
- Educated to G.C.S.E. level or equivalent
- Evidence of recent relevant further education E.g. NVQ level III in Healthcare or equivalent
- Experience / Knowledge
- Previous experience working as a therapy assistant or health care assistant within the acute or community setting.
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in Emergency Department or Acute Assessment/ Frailty Units.
- Skills / Abilities
- Ability to communicate information (verbal, non verbal and written) in an accurate, clear and logical manner
- Education / Qualifications
- Educated to G.C.S.E. level or equivalent
- Evidence of recent relevant further education E.g. NVQ level III in Healthcare or equivalent
- Experience / Knowledge
- Previous experience working as a therapy assistant or health care assistant within the acute or community setting.
- Experience working in Emergency Department or Acute Assessment/ Frailty Units.
- Skills / Abilities
- Ability to communicate information (verbal, non verbal and written) in an accurate, clear and logical manner
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £33,262 – £36,027 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Band 4 Generic Therapy Assistant
The closing date is 27 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated Therapy Assistant to join Hospital at Home team. In this rewarding role, you will support Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in delivering high-quality rehabilitation and person-centred care to patients. You will work closely with patients to support mobility, independence, activities of daily living, and rehabilitation programmes, helping them achieve their goals and maximise their recovery. You will also assist with discharge planning and work collaboratively with patients, families, and the wider healthcare team. You will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a compassionate approach, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience in a healthcare or caring environment is desirable, along with a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care.
Main duties of the job
To provide skilled routine, and non-routine, clinical and technical support to the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy team associated with the Frailty Virtual Ward. To accept patients allocated by the Therapists, assess and treat according to protocols and guidelines. To monitor patient progression and make
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