Higher Therapy Support Worker | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking a Band 3 Therapy Support Worker to join their acute inpatient therapy team at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The successful candidate will work under supervision, managing a delegated clinical caseload and assisting in discharge planning. Ideal applicants will have experience working within or alongside physiotherapy and/or occupational therapy. This full-time role includes weekend rota commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience of working either within or alongside physiotherapy and/or occupational therapy.
• Experience working within an acute NHS therapy team is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with patients in a ward setting under supervision from qualified professionals.
• Manage your own delegated clinical caseload and support with discharge planning.

Skills

Experience working within or alongside physiotherapy

Experience working within an acute NHS therapy team

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen due to the opening of new modular wards at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 3 Therapy Support Worker to join our acute inpatient therapy team. The post holder will work in the medical team (known as MERRIT).

The role forms part of a team of generic support workers who currently work between the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams. 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 - over 5 working days which will include a weekend rota commitment.

Responsibilities

The role involves working with patients in a ward setting under supervision and guidance from a qualified Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist.

You will be responsible for managing your own delegated clinical caseload and support qualified professionals in completion of mobility and transfers assessments. Your role will be to carry out delegated tasks and support with all aspects of discharge planning.

Qualifications

Experience of working either within or alongside physiotherapy and/or occupational therapy.

Experience working within an acute NHS therapy team is desirable.

Training and Development

Your SPA time will include and is not limited to:

• clinical supervision
• opportunity to attend internal and external training relevant to your role and career aspirations
• participation in service development opportunities

Benefits

The Therapy centre is committed to the SaTH’s overall vision to provide excellent care for the communities we serve. As a member of the Therapy Services Team your contribution will be integral in enabling patients to receive holistic assessment to enable them to recover and be discharged from the hospital environment.

With excellent transport links to our beautiful and diverse counties Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin offers great lifestyle opportunities as well as a friendly, family feel.

Application

We would welcome any interested persons contacting the department for a discussion or to arrange a visit prior to applying/interview if shortlisted.

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

This advert closes on Friday 28 Nov 2025.