Job Description

Responsible to:

Therapies Team Lead

Salary:

29,485 - 31,088 pa pro rata (AfC Band 3 including HCA's)

Contract:

Fixed term - 1 year

Hours:

22.5 per week (0.6 WTE)



If you would like to be part of a team that makes a difference and want to develop your knowledge and skills within a friendly and supportive team of specialists, who will encourage and support your professional development, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.



We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Therapy Assistant to join our Therapies Team and drive forward Royal Trinity's vision and values to ensure safe and outstanding care for our patients, helping them to make the best of every moment.



We are looking for a candidate who

is a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills

has the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team

can use their own initiative

enjoys working in a challenging environment and has a caring attitude

has strong administrative skills and a sympathetic and tactful telephone manner



Our team of specialist palliative care Therapists (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics and Complementary Therapy) provide holistic and expert support to patients with progressive and life-limiting illness and those close to them. This role will be important in the daily management of clinical and non-clinical activities within the inpatient, outpatient and community setting.



We are in a lovely location with beautiful surroundings and have teams with exceptional reputations they are proud of.



We offer great training, support and development in addition to an attractive benefits package.



Responsibilities of a Therapy Assistant

To support the Therapies Team, (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Complimentary Therapy) in the daily management of clinical and non-clinical activities within the In-Patient Unit (IPU), Outpatients, and the Community

The post holder will assist the Therapists to maintain a high standard of patient care by undertaking delegated clinical programmes of management, administrative and equipment duties to support the functioning of the department.

To assist therapists with patients' treatment either jointly or to carry out treatment programmes following therapists' assessment, this may include community visits.

To maintain a clean and tidy environment within clinical and non-clinical areas

To help with the purchase, maintenance, and safe storage of equipment

Skills and experience required

Knowledge and experience of the delivery of health and or social care

Understands the role of Trinity's palliative care service and the wider work of the hospice

An understanding of the challenges of working with people with life-limiting illnesses and those important to them

Possession of the Care Certificate or be willing to undertake

Undertakes a range of routine work procedures within the IPU, outpatient and community setting and able to be flexible to carry out new procedures following appropriate training.

Excellent communication skills and confidence to communicate with patients, families and professionals from all backgrounds

Benefits

We match Agenda for Change/NHS terms and conditions for maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay

Length of service for those joining directly from another CQC regulated organisation (NHS, social care, hospice) is recognised in annual leave, maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay

A pension scheme is offered with employer contributions of up to 7.5% or a continuation of your existing NHS pension

A generous 27 days annual leave increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays (any bank holidays worked will be given back in lieu)

Cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans available

Free eyesight test for DSE users and a contribution towards the cost of glasses

25% store discount in Trinity shops

Life assurance cover

Lots of opportunities to attend exciting and high-profile events e.g. a staff lottery to attend our regular biannual Gala dinner; participating in Royal visits, and the annual summer garden party

Regular ballots for donated free tickets and prizes

Access to courses of free counselling on the phone or face to face



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Royal Trinity Hospice is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Everyone at Trinity is treated fairly with dignity and respect irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, civil partnership status, disability, nationality, race, religion or belief. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that encourages and supports fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement (FREDIE) in all its forms.



How to apply



If you have the skills and experience we're looking for, please complete the online application below.



For an informal chat or to arrange a visit please contact Moira O'Connell, Therapies Team Lead on 0207 787 1000.

Closing Date:

Sunday 5 October 2025

Interview Date:

Tuesday 14 October 2025 TBC



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