Band 4 Locum Therapy Assistant - Romford

Job Title: Locum Therapy Assistant
Banding: 4
Location: Romford
Rate: £13 – £17 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 months
Working Hours: Full-time

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We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Locum Therapy Assistant to join the team at Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust in Romford. This full-time contract offers the opportunity to work in the Emergency Department and Frailty Units, assisting in the delivery of therapeutic services to patients in a busy healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in these settings and be ready to contribute to improving patient outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to gain further experience in a dynamic, patient-centered setting.

Responsibilities:
As a Locum Therapy Assistant, you will support qualified therapists in providing therapeutic interventions to patients in the Emergency Department and Frailty Units. Key duties will include assisting with patient mobility, aiding in therapeutic exercises, supporting patient assessments, and helping patients with daily living activities. You will play an essential role in maintaining patient records, ensuring patient comfort, and supporting the rehabilitation process. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high standards of care will also be a key aspect of your role.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience working in an Emergency Department and Frailty Units is essential.
• Previous experience as a Therapy Assistant within a healthcare setting, preferably in the NHS.
• Ability to assist with rehabilitation plans and provide patient care.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Why Work with Pulse?
At Pulse, our priority is you. From the moment you register with us, we focus entirely on your needs and goals. Our expert recruitment consultants are committed to finding you the best opportunities and providing support every step of the way to help you secure the perfect placement. With preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive roles that aren’t available anywhere else.

We believe in putting your best interests first, engaging in meaningful conversations, and truly listening to what matters most to you. You are an individual and 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 the appropriate support to you throughout the recruitment process and into your work placement.

Please note: 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 Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.