Senior Occupational Therapy Support Worker – Inpatient Ortho

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Palterton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a motivated Senior Therapy Support Worker to join their Orthopaedic team. In this role, you will assess and treat patients to encourage functional independence and support their discharge from hospital. The ideal candidate will have experience in the NHS, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team. This position offers various staff wellbeing benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Wellbeing hub

Counseling services

Exercise classes

Outdoor seating areas

Qualifications

• Experience working in a therapy environment within the NHS.
• Understanding of physical, cognitive and emotional needs of patients.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and treating patients in daily activities.
• Working under guidance of therapists and support staff.
• Maintaining communication with patients, families, and multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Flexibility and initiative

Interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Tools

IT skills for electronic patient records

Job description

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a motivated Senior Therapy Support Worker to join their Orthopaedic team. In this role, you will assess and treat patients to encourage functional independence and support their discharge from hospital. The ideal candidate will have experience in the NHS, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team. This position offers various staff wellbeing benefits and opportunities for professional development.