Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a full time Highly Specialist Therapy Assistant to join the Surgical Rehabilitation Team. The Surgical Rehabilitation Team is a multidisciplinary team consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Therapy Assistants. As a part of the team the therapy assistant independently assesses patients, carries a caseload as well supporting the physiotherapist and occupational therapists.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job role include assessment and treatment of patients who have surgery at Homerton Hospital, which could be planned surgery, or an emergency following an accident or illness. The types of conditions patients have includes orthopaedic, such as joint replacements or hip fracture, and general surgery. You will need to work flexibly with a range of adults, many of them older, to enable them to achieve independence. This will require clear communication skills and a proactive problem-solving approach.

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of “Outstanding” from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard’s Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Educated to levels A-C in GCSE or equivalent English, Science, Maths
  • Educated to A level or Degree level or equivalent skills acquired through experience

    • Desirable criteria

  • Care certificate
  • Qualification in relevant field of health care or rehabilitation

    • Skills / Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Able to communicate clearly in English (verbally and written)
  • Able to use own initiative and to problem solve
  • Physically capable of moving and handling patients
  • IT skills for data entry

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Experience working in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting
  • Working with older people and/or people with an illness or disability
  • Working in a team

    • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Knowledge of rehabilitation
  • Understanding of supervision of more junior staff, and appraisal processes

    • Trust Values

    Essential criteria

  • Understand and Demonstrate Trust Values

    • General Guidance for Applicants

    The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working wherever possible. The Trust also welcomes applications from candidates wishing to job share with or without job share partners.

    We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

    The Trust offers a number of benefits, including a relocation loan for new starters moving to the area. More details on our range of benefits can be found on the Homerton website.

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