Job summary
We are looking for a motivated individual to join our established Ward Therapy multidisciplinary team. We deliver support for patients who have been admitted to Bridport Community Hospital to assess their current ability, and provide expert interventions and interactions to support timely, safe Discharge from Hospital.

As the Ward Therapy Support worker, you will provide support to adult patients within the hospital. You will assist the patient and Therapy team to agree achievable goals, carry out functional assessments as directed by the team, and follow Therapy intervention plans to promote independence and improve quality of life.

You will provide admin support to help ensure the efficient day to day running of the service. Strong communication skills and confident decision-making are a must for this role. You will be joining a motivated, caring and compassionate team.

In return we offer a fantastic induction programme, flexible family-friendly working patterns and pastoral support. There are excellent learning and development opportunities, including the chance to apply for Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Apprenticeships!

The Therapy Assistant role is a part time post. The standard operating hours of the Ward therapy team are Mon-Fri 0800-1630. Being a driver is desirable for this role.

For further queries, please contact sheena.dennis@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

• Providing rehab based care (assessment) to people which includes a degree of personal care, e.g. washing and dressing, toileting needs.
• Completing assessments of mobility, equipment and function under the instruction of, or supervision of the Clinicians.
• Monitoring equipment delivery in liaison with Family/NOK. Ensuring equipment issued to patients is recorded correctly so that it can be recorded.
• Written and verbal communication with the MDT, including Nurses, Medics, Social care, Voluntary sector, Therapy team, patients and relatives etc.

Visa sponsorship
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Details
Band: Band 3
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 152-C276.26
Closing date: 12 November 2026

Person specification

• Essential: NVQ care level 2/3 or willing to work towards
• Essential: Experience of providing patient care working in the NHS or Social care setting
• Essential: Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively
• Desirable: Experience of working in a ward setting
• Desirable: Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.