Advanced Therapy Assistant

Advanced Therapy Assistant

Directorate

Acute Medicine and Rehabilitation Services

Division

Medicine Rehabilitation and Cardiac

Band

4

Responsible to

Clinical Team Lead

Accountable to

Head of Therapies

Hours

37.5 per week

Location

John Radcliffe Hospital Trust OverviewOxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a major NHS teaching trust providing specialist clinical services, education, training, and research across four hospitals: John Radcliffe, Churchill, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and Horton Hospital. Job PurposeSupport therapy services in delivering high-quality rehabilitation to patients, including those on the regional vascular surgical ward, Emergency Surgery, Gastroenterology, and Gynae wards. Focus on early mobilisation and rehabilitation post-amputation or vascular surgery. Job SummaryManage a delegated clinical caseload and provide holistic interventions under agreed protocols. Facilitate timely, safe discharge and promote independence. Maintain competencies, record patient data in EPR, perform administrative duties, maintain operational systems, support induction/training of new staff and students, and work flexibly across clinical areas. Maintain therapy equipment and liaise with suppliers.

Clinical Responsibilities Knowledge & Assessment

Understand procedures, patient/family dynamics, and contribute to assessments; screen and treat patients under supervision.

Therapy Delivery

Assist therapists, carry out delegated activities, adjust programmes within competency, motivate patients.

Patient Care & Mobility

Assist with mobility, transfers, and personal care safely.

Equipment & Environment

Prepare treatment spaces, ensure safe equipment use, instruct patients and carers.

Communication & MDT

Maintain professional relationships, communicate sensitively, report progress, attend patient meetings.

Risk Management & Safety

Monitor patients, escalate concerns, perform risk assessments, understand major incident and fire policies.

Governance & Discharge Planning

Maintain accurate records, assist discharge processes, support governance, input data, maintain EPR.

Planning & Organisation

Prioritise caseload, administrative duties, support training events, perform admin tasks. Non-Clinical

Responsibilities Service & Personal Development

Work to CSP and COT standards, adhere to Trust policies, contribute to service improvement, audit, research, and quality projects. Support student placements and induction of new staff. Participate in in-service training, continuing professional development, supervision, peer review, and appraisal. Undertake tasks within competencies and banding, adapting to service needs.

Trust Statements Risk Management

All staff responsible for risk management; training provided.

Health & Safety

Comply with Health and Safety policies; training and specialist advice available.

Infection Control

Adhere to Trust policies to minimise infections; complete mandatory training; notify Occupational Health if infected.

Childrens Rights & Safeguarding

Uphold rights of children and vulnerable adults; support protection from harm.

Mandatory Training & Confidentiality

Complete annual training; maintain confidentiality per Data Protection Act 1984.

Serious Incidents

Report incidents to reduce risk and safeguard patients, visitors, and staff.

Equal Opportunities

Follow Trust Equal Opportunities Policy.

Data Protection

Do not disclose patient or staff information without permission.

Terms

Exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; disclose criminal convictions at application. This job description will be reviewed annually in consultation with the post holder; flexible responsibilities may arise between reviews.