Job overview
Therapy Support Worker, Band 3 (33 hours a week)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, conscientious, caring and motivated Therapy Support Worker to join our friendly Neurology therapy team at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will join our experienced integrated therapy team, working alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Support workers and the wider multidisciplinary team. The Therapy Team play a fundamental role in person-centred care as well as safe and effective discharge planning.
We are looking for an individual who is motivated, enthusiastic and flexible in all areas of care and their approach to work. The ability to work well with all members of the multi- disciplinary team is essential. You will need to have excellent communication skills, have a positive attitude, compassionate, and be able to work as part of a team. Being able to motivate and encourage patients in an active way to regain and maintain their independence is important.
As a Therapy Department we pride ourselves on developing staff with a dedicated Research and Development team. We also have a well-established and dedicated Peer Support group in all disciplines.
Main duties of the job
To work as an integral member of the therapy team using the principles of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way. The post holder will implement assessments and treatment plans to promote independence .
To implement and progress delegated treatment programmes using clinical reasoning skills to include the teaching of patients on functional exercise, the issuing and fitting of equipment and the practice of activities of daily living. It will also include assessing patients in the safe use of mobility aids, such as safety on the stairs and personal care.
To participate in the weekend working rota where applicable.
To undertake administrative and housekeeping tasks to support the Therapy team and ensure the ongoing care and rehabilitation of the patient. To include making accurate and legible entries in the therapy and multidisciplinary patient records.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see and read the full and relevant job description for this post attached and enclosed with this advert.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- GCSE level C Maths and English
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent and experience/skills
- Proven experience as a physiotherapy or occupational therapy support worker working in the NHS or other care setting in the UK
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and non-verbal and written when interacting with staff, patients, relatives and carers
- Work flexibly in response to the changing demands of the service.
- Manage appropriately in difficult emotional or physical environments e.g. upset patients/relatives and difficult physical environments e.g. home circumstances
- Demonstrate an ability to act on own initiative when working independently in challenging environments.
- Take a responsibility for abiding by Health and Safety policies and regulations and act in accordance with any risk management policies.
Desirable
- Valid UK Driving License
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This advert is for Therapy Support Worker, Band 3 with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cheltenham, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 (pa, pro rata if part-time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Jul 2026.
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