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Band 4 Locum Therapy Assistant - London
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- Remote-friendly
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- 1 Sept 2026
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- Job Title: Locum Therapy Assistant
- Band: 4
- Location: London
- Rate: £13-17 per hour
- Working Hours: Full Time
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 2 months
Whittington Health NHS Trust is looking for an experienced Locum Therapy Assistant to join their team at Whittington Hospital in London. This is a full-time role, starting as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of 2 months. You will support the therapy team in providing patient care and assisting with therapeutic interventions in a clinical setting.
- Responsibilities:
- As a Locum Therapy Assistant, you will support therapists in delivering treatments and interventions to patients. This will include assisting in patient mobility, supporting exercise programs, and providing therapy interventions as directed by the supervising therapist. You will work closely with patients, ensuring their comfort and safety during therapy sessions. Additionally, you will assist with administrative tasks, maintaining accurate patient records, and contributing to the smooth running of the therapy department.
Qualifications and Experience:
Previous experience as a Therapy Assistant, ideally within an NHS setting
Experience working with patients in rehabilitation or therapy environments
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with patients and team members
Ability to follow instructions and contribute to patient care under supervision
A proactive and compassionate approach to patient care
Strong organizational and time-management skills
- 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.
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