Therapy Assistant - MSK Therapy Outpatients

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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Therapy Assistant - MSK Therapy Outpatients

The closing date is 08 November 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic MSK Outpatient Therapy Team at Christchurch Hospital.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Therapy Assistant

The Team provides a high quality, patient centred outpatient service with specialities in Hand Therapy, Spine, Pelvic Health, Upper and lower limb rehabilitation. Supporting the Physiotherapists and Occupational therapists, your role will include supporting exercise groups in the gym, one to one sessions with patients to implement a pre prescribed programme of rehabilitation. Training will be provided on the use of continuous passive motion machines. Stock monitoring, ordering of consumables, recording some notes and other general administrative tasks also form part of this essential role, supporting the smooth running of the department.

You will have excellent communication skills, be highly organised and have the ability to manage a busy clinical caseload.

We work in a modern, largely air conditioned environment.

This is a permanent position for 21.5 Hours per week.

Base Location: Christchurch Hospital

Interview Date: November 25th

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

Details

Date posted

02 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

153-SP06378-A

Job locations

Christchurch Hospital

Fairmile Road

Christchurch, Bournemouth

BH23 2JX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Ability to drive a manual car and hold a clean driver's license

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ III Care/Promoting Independence/or Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support or equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous work as Therapy/Care Assistant, where direct patient care is involved
• Working with patients with Physical Impairment and/or Cognitive dysfunction

Desirable

• Previous experience in generic therapy role

Knowledge

Essential

• The effects of physical and cognitive impairment, on skills, abilities and lifestyle.
• The role of Therapy in a physical setting
• Basic rehabilitation techniques

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Ability to drive a manual car and hold a clean driver's license

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ III Care/Promoting Independence/or Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support or equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous work as Therapy/Care Assistant, where direct patient care is involved
• Working with patients with Physical Impairment and/or Cognitive dysfunction

Desirable

• Previous experience in generic therapy role

Knowledge

Essential

• The effects of physical and cognitive impairment, on skills, abilities and lifestyle.
• The role of Therapy in a physical setting
• Basic rehabilitation techniques

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Christchurch Hospital

Fairmile Road

Christchurch, Bournemouth

BH23 2JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Christchurch Hospital

Fairmile Road

Christchurch, Bournemouth

BH23 2JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

MSK Outpatient Therapy Operational Team Lead

Pete Webster

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

02 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

153-SP06378-A

Job locations

Christchurch Hospital

Fairmile Road

Christchurch, Bournemouth

BH23 2JX

United Kingdom

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