Occupational Therapy Senior Therapy Worker

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chesterfield is seeking an Occupational Therapy Senior Therapy Worker to join its inpatient team. This role involves assessing patients' needs to promote functional independence prior to discharge. The ideal candidate will have experience in a therapy environment and excellent communication skills. The position offers professional development opportunities within a supportive team. Flexibility to work weekends is required.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Counselling services

Access to outdoor seating areas

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a caring role.
• Evidence of working flexibly and undertaking a variety of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients to encourage functional independence.
• Work under the guidance of qualified therapists.
• Liaise with patients, families, and multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Experience in a Therapy Service

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills and team working

Flexibility and initiative

Awareness of effects of disability/illness

Education

3 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualification

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

Job description

Go back Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapy Senior Therapy Worker

The closing date is 12 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapy Senior Therapy Support worker to join our inpatient team.

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.

The OT and PT team practice shared 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.

Main duties of the job

Could this be for you?

We are seeking applicants who have had experience working in a therapy environment, and have an understanding of 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 are able to prioritise their workload in a busy environment.

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.

About us

What can we offer you?

As a trust we offer

• Onsite parking,
• counselling,
• the royal mile (one mile circuit around the hospital grounds),
• a number of refreshment outlets,
• 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 supervision
• Yearly appraisal
• in-service training programmes
• Formal and informal support

Job responsibilities

Chesterfield Royal Hospital is unable to sponsor international applicants in this role. You can find out more about how you can work in the UK by visitingWork in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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 provide assistance.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications & 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 health related subject

Experience

• Experience in a Therapy Service
• Experience of working with people and teamwork
• Experience of working in a caring role
• Evidence of working flexibly and undertaking a variety of tasks.
• Experience of Occupational Therapy

Skills & Knowledge

• Awareness of effects of disability/illness, and the impact this has on an individual.
• An interest in the care of older people

Personal Attributes

• Awareness of confidentiality
• Demonstrates a specific interest in the role advertised

CARE Values

• Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement

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 criminal convictions.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust