Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the medical therapy team which includes infectious and tropical diseases, respiratory, elderly medicine and clinical pharmacology.

The post holder is responsible for providing both clinical and administrative support to the qualified staff and works without direct supervision undertaking treatment plans delegated by a qualified therapist in order to progress the rehabilitation of patients.

The successful candidate will demonstrate compassion, initiative and excellent organisational ability and ideally having worked previously as a therapy assistant. They will work closely with qualified physiotherapists and occupational therapist to deliver excellent patient care.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder is responsible for and provide both clinical and administrative support to qualified staff:

  • The post-holder works without direct supervision, within the specified clinical area, undertaking tasks delegated by a qualified therapist
  • The post holder will be implementing and progressing agreed therapy treatment programmes for patients
  • The post holder shows initiative, motivation and excellent organisational ability working closely with therapy staff to develop administrative support and systems for the therapy team
  • The post-holder will be involved in the supervision and education of apprentice and assistant staff within the team
  • The post-holder provides cover for other therapy assistants and instructors across the service in periods of leave or absence

    • Working for our organisation

    The Medicine Therapy Service at UCLH is a dynamic, innovative and forward-thinking department who are enthusiastic and passionate about providing high quality care to patients from all specialties. Our staff are committed to service development and continuously improving patient experience through quality improvement projects, research and engagement with patients. We are proud of what we have achieved and celebrate this through staff recognition events and awards.

    Clinically the department is made up of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Support Staff, who are divided into small specialty therapy teams which join with similar specialties for education, training and service development. There are extensive opportunities for staff training with internal courses and funding for external courses. We support opportunities to showcase work at national and international conferences.

    Creating an inclusive and welcoming work environment is a key priority for us. The department aspires to be a warm, friendly and supportive place to work, enabling all staff to maximise their potential. We encourage staff to contribute to these priorities through departmental and Trust staff groups. We have active and engaged staff groups championing equality, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, staff wellbeing and patient and staff experience.