CAB Therapy Assistant - Band 2/ 3 (development post) in Newmarket inNewmarket PUBLISHED FRI 7 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
You will be required to work alongside and support qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, providing rehabilitation to in-patients at our community assessment beds at Newmarket Hospital. In addition, there will be a requirement to undertake some general duties to promote the smooth running of the department, in particular the day to day management of specialist equipment.Good communication skills and a desire to work with people are essential.

Main duties of the job
To assist the Rehab teams (Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy) in providing rehabilitation by carrying out supportive clinical and non-clinical duties, as indicated. To work independently on a one-to-one basis with patients to encourage independence under the guidance of qualified therapists and jointly with qualified therapists with those patients requiring a higher level of assistance. To assist and lead (under the guidance of a qualified therapist) exercise classes. To organise and regulate the up-keep of equipment, stocks and working environment on an agreed basis. To keep patient spreadsheets updated with current inpatients and those discharged. To communicate effectively with qualified therapists and other team members, giving feedback on treatment and progress. To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust's Integrated Therapy services. To implement, modify and progress therapy treatment plans, working alongside or independently under the guidance of a qualified therapist.

About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our communityWe are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

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Date posted
November 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2

Salary
£24,465 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number
179-7409175-I-A

Job location
sNewmarket HospitalNewmarketCB8 7JG

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Education & QualificationEssentialEducation to GCSE level or equivalentoLevel 3 qualification or equivalent in health-related subject.

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Experience
of working in an acute/primary healthcare settingo

Experience
in a caring, health and wellbeing or fitness and activities backgroundo

Experience
of working with the publicSkills & AbilitiesEssentialGood listening skillsGood written and verbal communication skillsoGood organisation skills/time managementoAbility to work to clear protocols/guidelines within role boundariesoCompetent IT skillsPersonal qualitiesEssentialTeam playeroEmpathetic approchoIntuitiveoFlexible approch to working dutiesoAbility to motivate othersDesirableoAbility to impart knowledge to othersOther RequirementsEssentialFrequent Travel Essential - You will need to travel, so you must either hold a full, current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means.

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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

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