Senior Therapy Assistant | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

We are delighted to be able to offer an exciting opportunity to come and work in our Inpatient stroke therapy Team as a Band 3 Therapy Asst. This role involves working closely with inpatient strokepatients toprovide rehabilitation and promote independence.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work in ourteamand applicants should be able todemonstratea high levelof professionalism and commitment intheir work. Good organisational and team-working skills are essential, as is the ability to work under pressure. The applicant will need to show excellent communication skills anda high levelof compassionate care, tact and empathy whilst working withpatients,familiesand carers.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a close multidisciplinary team alongside Occupational therapy, Physiotherapyand Speech and language therapy and also the wider MDT, to help deliver therapy for each of these disciplines. They will be able to work both autonomously and jointly with colleagues. There will be many chances to develop knowledge and skills as part of this role.

The post-holder will need to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car. It is also essential to have some basic IT skills.Experience of working in a hospital or healthcare setting is essential.

WorkingHours : Part time, 34.5 hrs per weekwith a1 in 6 weekend working pattern withallocatedenhancements.

Interview Date

Monday 26th Oct 2026

• To promote stroke recovery and carryout rehabilitation set by the MDT.
• To promote independence including balance,mobility, arm function, communication, returning to everyday activities, personal care,and cognitive function.
• To support the running of groups
• To support discharge home visits to patients homes.
• To support the stroke team with administration tasks, service improvement projects and our education and training programme
• To work over a 7 Day rota period in order to meet the demands of the service

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process

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

This advert closes on Sunday 18 Oct 2026