Therapy Assistant
2 weeks ago
Role Overview A band 3 role for a Therapy Assistant in Neuro Rehabilitation has become available in the Community Based Neuro Rehab Team based in the Reading area. The role is for 37.5 hours per week. The team sees patients for Community Neuro rehabilitation and on the Earlier Supported Discharge for Stroke service. We are a well-respected team consisting of Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Stroke Rehab Nurses, Administrators and Therapy Assistants. The role is community based and you will need to drive to patients' houses and other community sites to deliver rehabilitation on an individual basis following relevant induction. Rehabilitation is delivered to patients with both improving and deteriorating Neurological conditions. Working with our patients can be extremely rewarding but does require sensitivity at times and can occasionally feel challenging, for which there is support from the team and a robust supervision structure. Responsibilities The Therapy assistant role is pivotal to the team and will include: Providing independent and joint face‑to‑face therapy sessions together with completing administrative tasks to support the team. Delivering patient‑facing rehabilitation programmes as guided by therapists. Examples include: Exercise programmes Cognitive and visual rehabilitation Speech and language exercises Taking blood pressure readings Mindfulness Community access visits Equipment reviews Other non‑patient‑facing tasks include: Preparation of paperwork for patients referred to the team Co-ordinating the team to include meeting‑related admin and overview of patient flow Ordering equipment / collecting from equipment stores Calling patients to book / change appointments Supporting with audits Liaison and referrals to other services Trust Information Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our Values Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working together with you to develop innovative solutions Benefits Flexible working options to support work‑life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites FOR SECONDMENT ROLES ONLY - If the secondment role becomes permanent, the successful candidate may be offered the permanent position. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Therapies Assistant
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Reading, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time**_How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?_** **Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or...
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Therapy Assistant – Neuro-Rehabilitation
2 weeks ago
Reading, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full timeTherapy Assistant – Neuro-RehabilitationA band 3 role for a Therapy Assistant in Neuro Rehabilitation has become available in the Community Based Neuro Rehab Team based in the Reading area. The role is for 37.5 hours per week.The team sees patients for Community Neuro rehabilitation and on the Earlier Supported Discharge for Stroke service. We are a...
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Senior General Therapy Assistant
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Neuro-Rehab Therapy Assistant – Community Care
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Reading, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full timeA leading healthcare organization located in Reading is seeking a Therapy Assistant for Neuro-Rehabilitation. This full-time role involves providing therapy sessions to patients with neurological conditions as well as undertaking administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have experience in healthcare and strong communication skills. This position offers a...
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Reading, United Kingdom BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Full timeA leading healthcare trust in Reading is seeking a Therapy Assistant to deliver community-based rehabilitation services. The role includes providing therapy sessions, supporting patients with neurological conditions, and performing administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to work independently. This...
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Senior Therapy Assistant
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Reading, United Kingdom Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Full timeBand 3 Administrator to Therapies and Elderly Care Clinics We are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity to come and join our team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. We have been accredited as a GOOD hospital following CQC inspection and are looking to employ a dynamic, confident, motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Therapies...
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Speech & Language Therapy Asst - P/t
2 weeks ago
Reading, United Kingdom Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAre you considering a career change? Want to work with an amazing, supportive team helping patients to maximise their therapy potential? The Speech and Language Therapists at Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading are looking for an assistant and would love to work with you. Speech and Language Therapists in acute care support individuals who are experiencing...
