Job Description

Job Title: Locum Therapy Assistant
Banding Band 3
Location Milton Keynes
Contract Type: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Rate £11 - £13 per hour

We are seeking a Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join our team at Standing Way, Eaglestone. In this role, you will support the therapy team in delivering high-quality care to acute NHS inpatients, particularly those with respiratory and surgical needs. Your contributions will be vital in promoting patient recovery and ensuring a positive experience in our care environment.

What your responsibilities will be for this Physiotherapist role?

As a Band 3 Locum Physiotherapist you will assist qualified therapists in delivering therapy interventions to inpatients, ensuring that patient care is at the forefront of all activities. You will help with patient assessments and monitor progress under the guidance of the therapy team. You will support patients with rehabilitation exercises, mobility training, and daily living activities to enhance their recovery. You will maintain accurate records of patient progress and assist in the preparation of therapy equipment and materials. You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care and support to patients. You will help create a welcoming and safe environment for patients, ensuring their comfort and dignity throughout their therapy sessions

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Must have relevant experience working with acute NHS inpatients, particularly in respiratory and surgical care.
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must demonstrate a patient-centered approach to care.
• Must be reliable, adaptable, and able to follow instructions accurately.
• Previous experience as a therapy assistant or in a similar role is preferred.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.