Therapy Assistant - Elective Orthopaedics
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation TrustBournemouth, South West
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust based in Bournemouth. The advertised salary is £25,760 to £27,476. Applications close on 11 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
The Team provides a high quality, patient centred service to the inpatient Orthopaedic service, working closely with the multi disciplinary team. Reha...
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
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 bereimbursed. 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
Essential: - Ability to drive a manual car and hold a clean driver's license
Essential: - NVQ III Care/Promoting Independence/or Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support or equivalent qualification
Essential: - Previous work as Therapy/Care Assistant, where direct patient care is involved; - Working with patients with Physical Impairment and/or Cognitive dysfunction
Desirable: - Previous experience in generic therapy role
Essential: - The effects of physical and cognitive impairment, on skills, abilities and lifestyle.; - The role of Therapy in a physical setting; - Basic rehabilitation techniques
How this role compares
We hold 971 NHS vacancies in South West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £32,073. This role pays less than about 87% of them.
There are 12,785 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,529 of them in South West.
You have 8 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 59 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has 49 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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How to apply
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