Band 3 Therapy Assistant - Orthopaedic Supportive Discharge Team

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Band 3 Therapy Assistant - Orthopaedic Supportive Discharge Team The closing date is 25 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Therapy Assistant to join the Orthopaedic Supportive Discharge Team. The team treat a wide variety of orthopaedic trauma conditions and the aim of OSD is to provide a greater proportion of patients rehabilitation in their home rather than in hospital. You'll manage a caseload with guidance and support and carry out non-clinical duties too, like equipment ordering, completing referrals and data entry. Main duties of the job The post holder will be expected to: Assist the therapists and nurses in the Orthopaedic Supported Discharge team offering a range of interventions and treatments in the patient's home, under the guidance of qualified staff to facilitate patients reaching their optimal level of independence and social integration in the community. Maintain effective communication links with patients, carers and all relevant professionals as appropriate Continue professional and personal development including participation in training programmes Undertake non-clinical duties related to the treatment and management of patients, i.e. ordering of equipment, recording contacts/stats To take part in weekend working on a rota basis. About us Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff. Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan. We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities. St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital. Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services. We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts. For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org Details Date posted 12 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £27,106 to £28,850 a year per annum inc. HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 323-ACS1591-ED Job locations St Peter's Hospital Chertsey KT16 0PZ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Clinical or technical To provide therapeutic, intervention for individual patients to maintain or improve function in personal, work, leisure, social and domestic activities. To advise on the use and provision mobility and other equipment To plan treatment programmes, adapting and progressing the rehabilitationof patients within the guidelines set by