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This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join the hand therapy team based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work alongside trained occupational therapists and physiotherapists in helping facilitate the treatment of patients with hand conditions in an outpatient setting, as well as, supporting the day to day running of the department.This post offers the potential for development of skills in rehabilitation, working with patients using a variety of modalities.We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can work with people/patients on a 1:1 and group bases, as well as, part of a team. Is eager to learn and engage in all aspects of patient rehabilitation and departmental tasks. The working pattern will be 37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday.We are committed to our staff and we will ensure that you will be well supported by the team and receive the appropriate training and supervision required to enable you to be competent and confident in all aspects of your role and we will encourage you to reach your full potential.If you would like to apply for this position it is strongly recommended that you arrange an informal visit so that you can meet the team and have the opportunity to ask any questions about the job role before the interview.Supporting the hand therapy team to deliver excellent patient centred care by providing tailored rehabilitation programmes in an out patient settingChelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.Please see the Job description - in the attached documents sectionDetailed in this are the clinical responsibilities, skill requirements, administration aspects to the role, and communicationThis advert closes on Sunday 24 Aug 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr