Occupational Therapy Senior Therapy Support Worker

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Chesterfield is looking for a motivated Occupational Therapy Senior Therapy Support Worker to join our inpatient team temporarily. You will assess and treat patients to foster their independence before discharge. Ideal candidates will have experience in a therapy setting within the NHS, along with excellent communication skills. The role requires flexibility, including the possibility of working weekends. Join us and contribute to our commitment to compassionate care.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Emotional support

Regular supervision

Formal training programs

Qualifications

• 3 A levels or Health and Science T-level or equivalent qualifications.
• NVQ/QCF level 2 in a health-related subject.
• Experience working in a Therapy Service in the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients to encourage functional independence.
• Work under guidance of qualified therapists.
• Support the delivery of care in a team environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility to work weekends

Teamwork

Education

3 A levels or equivalent level 3 qualification

NVQ/QCF or equivalent level 2 in a health-related subject

Job description

Occupational Therapy Senior Therapy Support Worker

The closing date is 04 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapy Senior Therapy Support worker to join our inpatient team on a temporary basis to cover a maternity leave.

As a Senior Therapy Support worker, you will be assessing and treating patients in a range of daily activities to encourage functional independence in preparation for their discharge from hospital.

You will be working under the guidance of an established and supportive team of qualified Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and other therapy support staff within the services.

We are seeking applicants who have had experience working in a therapy environment within the NHS, and understand the physical, cognitive and emotional needs of patients experiencing an acute admission and the effect this may have on their discharge.

We welcome applications from those who possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate flexibility and initiative and can prioritise their workload in a busy environment.

Main duties of the job

The OT and PT team practice enhanced skills and you will be supported to achieve selective competencies within physiotherapy to enhance the service for our patients.

You will be supported to develop the skills to work independently, to provide delivery of care including liaison with patients, family members, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies following a "home first" model.

IT skills are required, as the service operates with electronic patient records. There is a commitment to support 7-day services, so flexibility to work weekends on a rota system will be required.

About us

You will also demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and an aptitude for team working. We are seeking someone who can demonstrate the trusts PROUD to CARE values.

Flexibility to help cover other wards will be required, in line with service needs.

What can we offer you?

As a trust we offer:

• Onsite parking
• o counselling
• o the royal mile (one mile circuit around the hospital grounds)
• Onsite post office
• Cash machines
• Fruit and vegetable stall that visits throughout the week
• Outdoor seating areas to facilitate staff breaks

As a department we offer:

• Departmental emotional support
• Regular catch ups with head of department
• Regular supervisionYearly appraisal
• in-service training programmes
• Formal and informal support

Job responsibilities

For further information, an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit, please contact Rebecca Sheldon Head of Occupational Therapy (01246 512648)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous cautions or convictions.

Please note that successful external candidates will be required to pay for their own DBS Disclosure. The cost will be deducted from your salary. Further details of the Disclosure and Barring Service check will be detailed upon offer of employment.

Communications throughout the application process will be via e‑mail therefore please check your e‑mail account and NHS Jobs account regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore, to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.

If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team on 01246 513177 and we will be happy to help.

Please see the attached documents and links in relation to working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In particular the general conditions of employment and benefits of working for the trust.

Qualifications and Training

• 3 A levels or Health and Science T-level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) and functional skills (level 2)
• OR - as a level 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway)
• OR the ability to start these qualifications within the first 6 months of employment
• NVQ/QCF or equivalent level 2 in a health-related subject

Experience

• Experience working in a Therapy Service in the NHS
• Experience of working with people & teamwork
• Experience of working in a caring role
• Evidence of working flexibly & undertaking a variety of tasks.

Skills and Knowledge

• Aware of confidentiality issues
• Demonstrates a specific interest in the post applied for
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently with patients with a range of medical conditions
• Awareness of effects of disability / illness, and the impact this has on an individual

Personal Attributes

• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Demonstrates a specific interest in the post applied for

Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values

• Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust