Higher Therapy Support Worker- Stroke and Rehab

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust seeks a Band 3 Therapy Support Worker for the Stroke and Rehabilitation team at Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. You will work with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists to deliver high-quality rehabilitation for patients recovering from stroke and other conditions.

The role involves assisting with mobility, transfers and daily activities, under supervision, and supporting discharge planning and equipment provision

Qualifications

• Experience of working within or alongside physiotherapy and/or occupational therapy.
• Experience in an acute NHS therapy team is desirable.
• Band 3 Therapy Support Worker role in Stroke and Rehabilitation services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver delegated therapy programmes to support patient recovery and independence.
• Assist patients with mobility, transfers, personal care and functional rehabilitation tasks.
• Monitor and record patient progress and report changes to registered therapists.
• Support discharge planning and equipment provision.
• Contribute to group rehabilitation sessions and therapeutic activities.

Skills

Therapy support

Physiotherapy collaboration

Occupational therapy liaison

Patient care

Job description

Job overview

Are you passionate about helping patients regain independence following stroke and illness?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 3 Therapy Support Worker to join our dynamic Stroke and Rehabilitation team currently based at the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford.

Working alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality rehabilitation programmes for patients recovering from stroke and other rehabilitation needs.

The candidate must have experience of working either within or alongside physiotherapy and/or occupational therapy and experience working within an acute, NHS therapy team is desirable.

The working hours for this post will be 37.5 hours per week - which will include a weekend rota and bank holiday commitment.

Main duties of the job

The role involves working with patients in a ward setting under supervision and guidance from a qualified Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists.

The post holder will be expected to deliver delegated therapy programmes to support patient recovery and independence. Assist patients with mobility, transfers, personal care activities, and functional rehabilitation tasks.
Monitor and record patient progress, reporting changes to registered therapists. Support discharge planning and equipment provision. Encourage patients to achieve rehabilitation goals and maximise their potential . Contribute to group rehabilitation sessions and therapeutic activities. Hold responsibility for own delegated caseload following discussion with the Therapist.

Please see job pack for full description of duties.

Working for our organisation

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.