Therapy Assistant (Orthopaedics)


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£30,630 - £32,346
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Isleworth, TW7 6AF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

To carry out the appropriate procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the therapist with the appropriate level of competency. It is the joint responsibility of the therapy assistant and the supervisor to ensure the assistant is competent and confident in carrying out the required intervention and duties. These may involve mobilising and transferring patients, assisting with functional tasks, cognitive rehabilitation programmes set out by a therapist, undertaking home visits, assisting with groups, carrying and installing equipment and supervising exercise programmes. To provide patients and carers with direction and guidance on a range of rehabilitation activities as directed by the physiotherapist or occupational therapist. This may incorporate encouraging patients and carers to actively become involved in regaining and maintaining their independence. To carry out access or joint home visits with patients, supervising and assisting patients with treatment programmes as directed by the therapists. To support therapists in specific treatment programmes which may involve regular manual handling of patients who may have considerable physical disability. The post holder will be expected to kneel, sit on heels, move inert adult limbs and support patients whilst mobilising. They may also be expected to transfer patients; push wheelchairs, use hoist, measure and cut sticks, and carry/install equipment i.e. bath seats, frames and commodes on a daily basis. Setting up equipment for use by therapists during treatment sessions or for use in the home environment to assist patients independence. To provide advice on the safe use of equipment to patients and those appropriate. To participate in the maintenance, cleaning and recharging of therapy equipment. To participate in maintenance of treatment areas in accordance with the health and safety policy and departmental procedures.

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