Therapy Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 3 therapy assistant to join our team of Therapists on Aston Ward on a fixed term contract in our therapy services.

**What we offer in return**:
On commencing the role you will have a full induction. We offer regular supervision from a named mentor, setting individual objectives in line with PDP, and support in completing competencies frameworks.

All therapy staff benefit from regular CPD with access to advice and support from our clinical specialist physiotherapists, participating in monthly In-service training, working towards clinical competencies.

This post is fixed term (12 months maternity leave cover)

Hours 22.75

Aston is a 28 bedded Discharge to Assess Ward. You will be expected to assist therapy staff to provide high quality interventions in discharge to assess inpatients by the delivery of therapy independently or jointly with the therapist, in individual, group and multi-disciplinary settings.

To assist the delivery of therapy through the maintenance and preparation of therapy equipment and materials.

To assist therapists on home visits and discharge home visit assessments.

To contribute to service development.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.