Advanced Therapy Assistant


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£28,392 to £31,157 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Oxford, OX3 9DU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	16 Oct 2026

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Summary

Advanced Therapy AssistantDirectorate: Acute Medicine and Rehabilitation ServicesDivision: Medicine Rehabilitation and CardiacBand: 4Responsible to: Clinical Team LeadAccountable to: Head of TherapiesHours: 37.5 per weekLocation: John Radcliffe Hospital Trust OverviewOxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a major NHS teaching trust providing specialist clinical services, education, training, and research across four hospitals: John Radcliffe, Churchill, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and Horton Hospital. Job PurposeSupport therapy services in delivering high-quality rehabilitation to patients, including those on the regional vascular surgical ward, Emergency Surgery, Gastroenterology, and Gynae wards. Focus on early mobilisation and rehabilitation post-amputation or vascular surgery. Job SummaryManage a delegated clinical caseload and provide holistic interventions under agreed protocols. Facilitate timely, safe discharge and promote independence. Maintain competencies, record patient data in EPR, perform administrative duties, maintain operational systems, support induction/training of new staff and students, and work flexibly across clinical areas. Maintain therapy equipment and liaise with suppliers. Clinical Responsibilities Knowledge & Assessment: Understand procedures, patient/family dynamics, and contribute to assessments; screen and treat patients under supervision. Therapy Delivery: Assist therapists, carry out delegated activities, adjust programmes within competency, motivate patients. Patient Care & Mobility: Assist with mobility, transfers, and personal care safely. Equipment & Environment: Prepare treatment spaces, ensure safe equipment use, instruct patients and carers. Communication & MDT: Maintain professional relationships, communicate sensitively, report progress, attend patient meetings. Risk Management & Safety: Monitor patients, escalate concerns, perform risk assessments, understand major incident and fire policies. Governance & Discharge Planning: Maintain accurate records, assist discharge processes, support governance, input data, maintain EPR. Planning & Organisation: Prioritise caseload, administrative duties, support training events, perform admin tasks. Non-Clinical Responsibilities Service & Personal Development: Work to CSP and COT standards, adhere to Trust policies, contribute to service improvement, audit, research, and quality projects. Support student placements and induction of new staff. Participate in in-service training, continuing professional development, supervision, peer review, and appraisal. Undertake tasks within competencies and banding, adapting to service needs. Trust Statements Risk Management: All staff responsible for risk management; training provided. Health & Safety: Comply with Health and Safety policies; training and specialist advice available. Infection Control: Adhere to Trust policies to minimise infections; complete mandatory training; notify Occupational Health if infected. Childrens Rights & Safeguarding: Uphold rights of children and vulnerable adults; support protection from harm. Mandatory Training & Confidentiality: Complete annual training; maintain confidentiality per Data Protection Act 1984. Serious Incidents: Report incidents to reduce risk and safeguard patients, visitors, and staff. Equal Opportunities: Follow Trust Equal Opportunities Policy. Data Protection: Do not disclose patient or staff information without permission. Terms: Exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; disclose criminal convictions at application. This job description will be reviewed annually in consultation with the post holder; flexible responsibilities may arise between reviews.

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