Therapy Assistant - Neuro Team inOldham inOldham PUBLISHED 18 DEC 2023

Band 4: £26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata  PERMANENT 
In this role you will manage your own caseload of patients that require therapy and also support both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsxc27

The Community Neurorehabilitation team includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Specialist Neuro Rehab Nurse, Assistant Practitioners, and Admin. We provide assessment and rehabilitation to adults with neurological conditions living within the community, including their homes and residential services.

As a Therapy Assistant, you will support Therapists to deliver services/ treatment with the aim of maximising patients function, independence and well-being. The emphasis is on enabling patients to self-manage their condition and improve confidence with daily activities.

This role will allow you to develop your skills with neurological patients, while working within a supportive environment. Our team is committed to providing CPD and learning opportunities including in-service training and robust clinical supervision. We also have a firm belief that the healthand well-being of staff is fundamental in being able to provide compassionate care for patients.

In this role you will manage your own caseload of patients that require therapy and also support both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. The post holder should be passionate and motivated and be able to offer ideas to support service development.

Key Responsibilities of the Post:

- To deliver Therapy treatment plans as set by Treating Therapists

- To be responsible for your own caseload.

- To work as a member of a Multi-Disciplinary Team with supervision.

- To be motivated to engage in developing their professional skills.

- To support clinical staff with required administrative duties related to patient care.

- To assess / provide standard assistive equipment (appropriate training will be provided).

-To supervise junior therapy assistants as required.

- Access to a car or access to a means of mobility is essential for this role.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsxc27

The Community Neurorehabilitation team includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Specialist Neuro Rehab Nurse, Assistant Practitioners, and Admin. We provide assessment and rehabilitation to adults with neurological conditions living within the community, including their homes and residential services.

As a Therapy Assistant, you will support Therapists to deliver services/ treatment with the aim of maximising patients function, independence and well-being. The emphasis is on enabling patients to self-manage their condition and improve confidence with daily activities.

This role will allow you to develop your skills with neurological patients, while working within a supportive environment. Our team is committed to providing CPD and learning opportunities including in-service training and robust clinical supervision. We also have a firm belief that the healthand well-being of staff is fundamental in being able to provide compassionate care for patients.

In this role you will manage your own caseload of patients that require therapy and also support both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. The post holder should be passionate and motivated and be able to offer ideas to support service development.

Key Responsibilities of the Post:

- To deliver Therapy treatment plans as set by Treating Therapists

- To be responsible for your own caseload.

- To work as a member of a Multi-Disciplinary Team with supervision.

- To be motivated to engage in developing their professional skills.

- To support clinical staff with required administrative duties related to patient care.

- To assess / provide standard assistive equipment (appropriate training will be provided).

-To supervise junior therapy assistants as required.

- Access to a car or access to a means of mobility is essential for this role.



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