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

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Shrewsbury seeks a highly motivated Band 3 Therapy Support Worker to join the acute therapy team. This role involves assessing patients' functions for discharge planning under the direction of qualified therapists. The successful candidate will manage a clinical caseload and participate in a 7-day working rota, reflecting the Trust's commitment to exceptional patient care and professional development. Ideal for those with experience in occupational or physiotherapy, offering an opportunity to contribute to patient recovery.

Benefits

Dedicated time for professional development

Internal and external training opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in a physiotherapy or occupational therapy setting.
• Knowledge of discharge planning and mobility assessment.
• Ability to work under the guidance of qualified therapists.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments of patients' functions for discharge planning.
• Work under supervision of qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
• Manage own delegated clinical caseload.

Skills

Experience in physiotherapy

Experience in occupational therapy

Ability to work in an acute NHS therapy team

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 3 Therapy Support Worker to join our acute therapy team.

The successful candidate will work on the winter escalation ward, which is expected to be open from December '25 to March '26.

The successful candidate will complete assessments of patients function to determine discharge planning with guidance from qualified Therapists. 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.

We are delighted to be able to offer patients the opportunity of assessment by the Therapy Team for discharge over the weekend and Bank Holidays and the post holders would be expected to participate in the 7-day working rota. This will involve working a full day at a weekend as part of the departmental rota.

Informal conversations about this opportunity are welcome.

The role involves working with patients in a ward setting under supervision and guidance from qualified Physiotherapist and Occupational therapy staff.

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.

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.

We believe in developing clinical and leadership skills at all levels and support all our Therapy Support Workers in having dedicated time to supporting professional activity (SPA). 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 and participation in service development opportunities.

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.

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

This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025