Job requirements
Essential
24 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience at Band 3 or equivalent within relevant therapy.
- Experience
NHS or equivalent experience e.g. in inpatient areas, acute or community or community services
- Experience
Experience of using /fitting adaptive equipment
- Other Factors
Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post
- Other Factors
Able to meet moving and handling requirements of post
- Other Factors
Able to deal sensitively and safely with blood and bodily fluids
- Personal Attributes
Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism within the environment that they are working
- Personal Attributes
Able to demonstrate awareness of own limitations and need to ask for help
- Personal Attributes
Evidence of ability to communicate and work with team
- Personal Attributes
Ability to adapt and to needs of the service
- Personal Attributes
Shows evidence of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
- Personal Attributes
Reliable
- Education & Qualifications
Functional Skills (level 2) or Maths & English GCSE (grades 9-4 or A*-C)
- Education & Qualifications
3 A-Levels or Health and Science T-Level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
- Education & Qualifications
OR as a level 3 apprenticeship (e.g. Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway)
- Education & Qualifications
OR equivalent clinical experience/expertise within AHP profession underpinned by theoretical and practical experience
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge of specific relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions acquired through training or experience
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Demonstration of knowledge of core Physiotherapy and or Occupational Therapy skills
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Experience of multi-disciplinary assessments and record keeping
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Computer Skills including word processing and e-mail
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Able to make clinical judgements without direct supervision
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Able to manage busy case load
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Ability to work independently (under guidance) using own knowledge skills and initiative acknowledging role boundaries
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education & Qualifications
Care Certificate
Job overview
As a Therapy Support Worker you will be working with the Occupational & Physiotherapists, alongside the multi-disciplinary stroke team.
The post holder applying for Therapy Support Worker Band 3 development will use enhanced skills in a specialised area to provide direct high quality and effective therapeutic care and support to patients including those with more complex needs. Within the scope of the role, the post holder will independently (unsupervised) plan and deliver individual or team tasks where the understanding of role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriately delegated tasks and plans is essential.
This role requires understanding, and factual and theoretical knowledge of principles, policies, protocols, procedures, processes, plans and concepts in broad contexts within the area of work or defined group of patients. Although work is guided by standard operating procedures, protocols or systems of work, the post holder must to able make judgements, plan activities, contribute to service development and demonstrate self-development. The post holder may be responsible for supervision of others and delegate appropriate tasks to other non-registered staff.
The post holder will be required to complete the relevant competencies required for the post and participate in 7 day working.
Main duties of the job
This role involves working with both the physiotherapists and occupational therapists on the Acute stroke unit, as part of the multi disciplinary team providing high quality stroke care.
You will be involved with delivering patient centred care in both the acute and rehabilitation phase of the inpatient pathway, with the overall aim of maximizing independence and supporting individuals to return to life beyond the hospital.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view ‘supporting documents’ linked to this vacancy.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Therapy Support Worker - Acute Stroke with Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Therapy assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pa pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 9 months (Maternity cover). The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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