Job Description

The Rehabilitation Service has an exciting opportunity for either an existing Therapy Assistant or an experienced Healthcare Assistant with suitable experience who is looking to develop their role at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
This post holder will work as an assistant practitioner across all Acute Medical wards, depending on the need of the day.
To be responsible for participating in ward board rounds, supporting ward staff in the identification of patients requiring either occupational therapy or physiotherapy. Working with therapists on the ward and undertaking assessments and therapy programmes to improve a patient's mobility and functional ability and lead in the risk assessment process for patient's needs on discharge for non complex patients and assist with complex patients.
The integrated Rehabilitation Service aims to provide a progressive, forward thinking approach to patient care. Our team has excellent clinical and teaching backgrounds and are able to build on your existing skills and knowledge, through appraisal and supervision. We are keen to promote collaborative practice and to develop staff within a supportive and friendly environment.
If you think you have the skills, experience and attributes for this role and would like to know more, please contact us.
Main duties of the job

• To work without direct supervision within a specified clinical area undertaking basic assessments and continuing treatment as delegated by the qualified occupational therapists, physiotherapist, or students.
• To facilitate rapid discharge of non-complex patients.To assist qualified occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and students in the delivery of Rehabilitation Services within the speciality.
• To be responsible for identifying and organising the training needs of the therapy assistants with other Band 4 Assistant Practitioners within the service.
• To undertake the supervision and appraisal of delegated therapy assistants.

About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.
We love working here and think you will too.
Details
Date posted
03 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
xc2xa326,530 to xc2xa329,114 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
426-798-25TAM
Job locations
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE30 4ET
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached and Person Specification for further information about this opportunity. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached and Person Specification for further information about this opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential

• GCSE English grade C or above (4 or above in new scale)
• GCSE Mathematics grade C or above (4 or above in new scale) or Key Skills 2 Numeracy
• Educated to NVQ Level 3

Experience
Essential

• Experience as a Therapy Assistant
• Experience of self-directed working/ability to prioritise tasks
• Current experience of working in health/social care setting

Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential

• Proven verbal communication skills, demonstrating evidence of listening and questioning skills and being able to adapt communication skills as required
• Legible written communication
• Proven interpersonal skills demonstrating empathy and sensitivity to the needs of the patients, carers, staff and colleagues
• Ability to use initiative and problem solve, but recognises own limitations, and when to seek advice from seniors
• Demonstrates the understanding of confidentiality and the requirement this is to be maintained

Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential

• GCSE English grade C or above (4 or above in new scale)
• GCSE Mathematics grade C or above (4 or above in new scale) or Key Skills 2 Numeracy
• Educated to NVQ Level 3

Experience
Essential

• Experience as a Therapy Assistant
• Experience of self-directed working/ability to prioritise tasks
• Current experience of working in health/social care setting

Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential

• Proven verbal communication skills, demonstrating evidence of listening and questioning skills and being able to adapt communication skills as required
• Legible written communication
• Proven interpersonal skills demonstrating empathy and sensitivity to the needs of the patients, carers, staff and colleagues
• Ability to use initiative and problem solve, but recognises own limitations, and when to seek advice from seniors
• Demonstrates the understanding of confidentiality and the requirement this is to be maintained

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