Band 3 Generic Therapies Assistant - King George Hospital

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  • Ilford, Greater London
  • £29,651-31,312 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 4 hours ago
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust are actively recruiting for a Band 3 Therapy Assistant (Fixed Term 6 months) . We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and innovative individual to join our therapy department at King George Hospital. Working in a fast paced environment, you will have the opportunity to offer admin and clinical support to our therapists in the frailty team . As a Band 3 Therapy Assistant you will have the opportunity to build a strong set of skills such as carrying out therapy programmes as directed by the therapist, ordering equipment and assisting in home assessments.You will have strong written and verbal communication skills, some experience in direct patient care and an awareness of the role of therapy within the trust.We have a strong commitment to continuing development with an established in service training programme.You will be well supported by experienced therapists.In line with the Government agenda for the NHS, we have recently re-configured our Integrated Therapy service structure to provide a 7 day service. You will be required to work weekends dependent.If you have the skills outlined above and want a rewarding opportunity where you will be encouraged to influence and develop services whilst being valued and supported then apply today.Enquiries to discuss the position are welcomed. Please contact Reema Malik at reema.malik@nhs.netMain duties of the jobTo provide skilled routine, and some non-routine, clinical and non-clinical support to the rehabilitation team, this includes Physiotherapists and Occupational TherapistsThe state registered therapist will at all times remain responsible for:o Primary assessment of patiento Referral for treatmento Clinical discharge of patiento Setting the primary clinical treatment plan and monitoring the progression of the patiento Overseeing the clinical quality and ensuring appropriateness of the treatment practised on the patientAbout usWe're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with. We're no longer in special measures; we've opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal.We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.Our patients are benefitting from our Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch.These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 88,000 scans a year.The majority of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£29,651 to £31,312 a year Per Annum InclusiveContractFixed termDuration6 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number162-7038-AV-AJob locationsKing George HospitalIlfordIG3 8YBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssential
  • oGood standard of general education, to G.C.S.E. level or equivalent
  • oEvidence of recent relevant and appropriate training and CPD
Desirable
  • oEvidence of recent relevant further education e.g. N.V.Q. level III in care
Experience/KnowledgeEssential
  • oExperience in health care
Desirable
  • oPrevious experience in the delivery of health care as a therapy assistant
Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssential
  • oGood standard of general education, to G.C.S.E. level or equivalent
  • oEvidence of recent relevant and appropriate training and CPD
Desirable
  • oEvidence of recent relevant further education e.g. N.V.Q. level III in care
Experience/KnowledgeEssential
  • oExperience in health care
Desirable
  • oPrevious experience in the delivery of health care as a therapy assistant

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