Job summary
Our new elective arthroplasty unit opened in September 2025, which is a testament to our Trust's ongoing commitment to enhancing healthcare services in the region and working collaboratively with orthopaedic services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight to serve patients across our communities.
What We Offer:
Opportunities for professional development and training
A supportive and dynamic team environment in a state-of-the-art orthopaedic setting
The chance to be part of an innovative pre-operative assessment service improving patient outcomes and discharge efficiency.
If this is something that excites and drives you, then come and be part of the therapy team.
We are looking for somebody who will be able to fulfil the following:
- Able to participate in a seven day working pattern
- Team player
- To build rapport with patients, relatives and staff members
- To be a dynamic member of the team
- Keen to develop self and others within the department
Main duties of the job
Support the pre-operative assessment process, working closely with the wider therapy team to gather information on patients' home environment, functional abilities and support needs
Liaise with patients, carers and external teams, including pre-assessment from other trusts (e.g. Southampton) to ensure all necessary adjustments and equipment are in place before surgery.
Assist in delivering therapy interventions for patients pre and post-operatively, focusing on functional independence, mobility and discharge planning
Carry out basic assessments such as exercise provision and mobility progression under the supervision of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and provide feedback to the wider team.
Support patients with equipment provision and home adaptations
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapists, nursing staff and consultants to ensure seamless patient care.
Contribute towards patient education, reinforcing key information about recovery, rehabilitation and safe discharge.
Maintain accurate documentation
Participate in supervision, training and service development, helping to improve and refine the elective orthopaedic pathway.
To participate in a 7 day working pattern including extended hours.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
251-SURG1494-ELEC
Job locations
The Royal County Hampshire Hospital
Romsey Road,
Winchester
SO22 5DG
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding Hampshire Orthopaedic Centre (HOC), the Trust and the role can be found on the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We welcome informal visits where you can meet the team and see our working area.
Please talk to us regarding flexible working. All requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
For further information regarding Hampshire Orthopaedic Centre (HOC), the Trust and the role can be found on the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We welcome informal visits where you can meet the team and see our working area.
Please talk to us regarding flexible working. All requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Key stage 2 english
- Key stage 2 numeracy
- Evidence of having attained or of working towards a recognised qualification (NVQ 3 level) to enable implementation of prescribed rehabilitation programmes for a range of conditions- eg foundation degree, NVQ relevant competency framework. Or gained through relevant experience.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience working as a band 3 therapy assistant
- Previous experience working within an acute hospital setting
Desirable
- Orthopaedic experience
- Experience of supervising team members
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Demonstrates good time management
- Evidence of ability to use own initiative
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Evidence of team working
Desirable
- Ability to drive manual car
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Key stage 2 english
- Key stage 2 numeracy
- Evidence of having attained or of working towards a recognised qualification (NVQ 3 level) to enable implementation of prescribed rehabilitation programmes for a range of conditions- eg foundation degree, NVQ relevant competency framework. Or gained through relevant experience.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience working as a band 3 therapy assistant
- Previous experience working within an acute hospital setting
Desirable
- Orthopaedic experience
- Experience of supervising team members
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Demonstrates good time management
- Evidence of ability to use own initiative
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Evidence of team working
Desirable
- Ability to drive manual car
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal County Hampshire Hospital
Romsey Road,
Winchester
SO22 5DG
Employer's website
https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal County Hampshire Hospital
Romsey Road,
Winchester
SO22 5DG
Employer's website
Salary range
- £27,485 - £30,162 per year