Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and proactive Therapy Assistant to join our Therapy Team at Sobell and Katharine House Hospices. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside members of our multidisciplinary team providing rehabilitation, creative activities, support and a range of interventions to enable patients with life limiting illness to maximise their function and quality of life. We support patients and their carers on the inpatient unit, patients own homes and, in our Living Well Service
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- To work as an integrated part of the multi-professional team.
- To assist the Therapy team with a range of duties relating to patient care and service delivery.
- To independently carry out prescribed treatment plans with patients to maximise function, quality of life, facilitate discharge, support patients to remain at home and achieve their goals.
- To work alongside the MDT in providing assessment, intervention and rehabilitation to patients on the inpatient unit, own homes or the living well service.
- To contribute to the development of the Therapy service.
- To maintain stock of therapy equipment and other items.
- To record patient information.
Person Specification
Educational achievements, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good written and spoken English
- Proven educational standard to GCSE in English and Math’s (or the equivalent)
- To have (or be working towards) NVQ 3 or equivalent training
- IT skills
Desirable
- IT literate and able to use a range of applications to support workload.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working autonomously o
- Experience of working as an Assistant (at band 3 / 4), within a Health or Community services setting, with adults with a range of illnesses or disabilities
- Experience of working with patients individually or in groups.
- Understanding of Health and Community Services.
Desirable
- Experience working as a Therapy Assistant Band 3 or 4.
- Practical and teaching knowledge to NVQ3 level or equivalent
- Specialist Palliative care experience.
- Experience working with patients with life limiting illness.
- Experience working in the Community setting.
Job related aptitude and skills
Essential
- Ability to work with patients at end of life.
- Experience of applying a creative problem solving approach
- Ability to work autonomously and take responsibility.
- Appropriate enthusiasm for engaging patients in therapeutic activity, assessment and rehabilitation. .
- Ability to manage time effectively.
- Ability to plan and organise workload, facilitate groups, assist in training courses.
- Ability to make observations and act appropriately.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills.
- To have coping strategies to deal with distressing/unpleasant situations.
- Able to maintain records relating to patients, equipment and supplies
Desirable
- Demonstrates ability to manage emotional distress and challenging behaviours.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Team player
- Ability to quickly build rapport
- Flexible.
- Take on new skills
- Organisational Skills
- Able to identify when to seek support.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Full driving license and access to a car that can be used for work.
Physical
Essential
- To be able to move and handle patients using appropriate recommended techniques/equipment.
- To be aware of and deal appropriately with any exposure to bodily fluids.
Equal Opportunities
Essential
- Have an understanding of an equal opportunities philosophy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 10 August 2026
