Job summary
We are seeking a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner with a passion for hospital avoidance and community rehabilitation in people's own homes.

The successful candidate will share in our vision of the 'home first' approach. You will have the opportunity to work in a large MDT to deliver a 2-hour response as part of the National Urgent Care Response targets. Our aim is to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and prevent avoidable Emergency Department attendances by stabilising patients within the place they call home.

The OBI team is a therapy service providing assessment and treatment to complex patients. The role will involve crisis response work within a patient's own home, and short-term rehabilitation. You will have experience in delivering therapeutic programmes of care in a patient's home, including, but not exclusively: exercise programmes, provision of equipment and enabling activities of personal and domestic daily living tasks. Knowledge of community services and an understanding of community urgent response pathways would be advantageous.

Within the team we have Occupational Therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and medics. We work as part of a collaborative MDT to provide rapid assessment and intervention to people across the Dudley borough.

The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously in the community but will have support from senior staff.

Please note this advert will close early if high volume of applicants is received.

Main duties of the job

• To provide effective and efficient rehabilitation under the supervision of qualified therapists to a caseload of adult patients with a variety of conditions who require community rehabilitation.
• To carry out and progress rehabilitation programs set by Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, working alone in patient's homes.
• To carry out non-complex assessments within scope of practice as required meet the needs of the patient.

About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning and OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Details
Closing date: 18 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 253-1126-8396558
Location: Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre, Venture Way, Dudley, DY5 1RU

Person Specification
Essential qualifications and experience

• Foundation degree Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification OR NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care with equivalent clinical experience
• Significant experience of working as a therapy support worker or equivalent
• GCSE (A-C) Maths and English or equivalent including functional skills level 2
• Able to demonstrate substantial experience in health and care settings, including in the relevant field of work
• IT training and knowledge
• Commitment to undertake appropriate training
• Good understanding of rehabilitation
• Core knowledge of clinical, technical and/or scientific roles and responsibilities, including clinical risk assessment
• Relevant clinical experience e.g. community, falls, general rehab, elderly
• The ability to communicate clearly, respectfully, and effectively using a range of methods: written, verbal and non-verbal
• Maintaining confidentiality and protection of data and overcoming physical, sensory, cognitive and language barriers to understanding
• Demonstrates the ability to provide and receive complex and sensitive information, including relating to service users. Judges the appropriate method of communication, ensuring information is provided in an accessible way
• Actively listens and receives information, gives and acts on feedback. Understands the communication needs of others and adapts communication style accordingly
• Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found on the UK Government website for criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details
Employer name: The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Gemma Coleyshaw, Operational lead for community rehab services
gemma.coleyshaw@nhs.net
01384323817

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