Senior Physiotherapy Support Worker

NHS; Worcester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Worcester seeks a Senior Physiotherapy Support Worker to support the therapy team. The role involves assisting physiotherapists, delivering treatments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have experience and the right to work in the UK. This is a full-time position offering flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Therapy Assistant with diverse client groups.
• Experience using a wide range of skills.
• Evidence of self-development.

Responsibilities

• Assist physiotherapists in delivering treatments and exercise programmes.
• Work unsupervised with both qualified and unqualified staff.
• Participate in the weekend service.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Good patient handling

Health and safety awareness

Team working

Flexibility

Organisation

Education

Functional maths and English at Level 2 or GCSE

Three A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualification

Job description

Overview

Senior Physiotherapy Support Worker required to join the therapy team at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) based at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.

The post requires a compassionate, reliable individual committed to delivering high standards of care and supporting effective rehabilitation within the multidisciplinary team (MDT).

Previous experience as a therapy assistant or in a rehabilitation role is essential. Knowledge of exercise therapy and human anatomy is desirable.

Please note: the support workforce is under review through the Trust’s Management of Change process; the Job Description and Person Specification may be amended. The role may require both Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy knowledge and skills, with a training package and competencies provided.

UK Visa and Immigration Sponsorship: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this post; applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Main duties

The successful applicant will assist physiotherapists in delivering treatments across inpatient specialities. Duties include delivering treatments, exercise programmes and mobilising patients to support safe discharge. The role may involve unsupervised work and collaboration with qualified and unqualified staff, including Physiotherapy assistants, to assess, treat and progress simple treatments in line with competencies set and assessed by the Senior Physiotherapist. This will contribute to effective discharge planning as part of the MDT.

Provide clerical and administrative support to qualified staff and students, and undertake delegated housekeeping and stock control tasks.

Participate in the weekend service. Weekend work and speciality depend on experience, which may include treatment of children. Working hours may vary by service and may include 7-day working or weekend/bank holiday rotas.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust providing local acute services to Worcestershire residents and more specialised services to a wider population. The Trust operates from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester. Our workforce exceeds 7,000 and we are committed to delivering patient-centred care. We value openness, caring, and respect in our staff.

Our values: being open and honest; ensuring people feel cared for; showing respect to everyone.

Timewise Accreditation: we are a flex-positive employer committed to flexible working.

DBS Checks and Costs: where a DBS check is required, the cost is deducted from salary as part of the employment check. See Supporting Information for details.

Job details

Date posted: 30 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change; Band 3; Salary £24,937 to £26,598 per year; Contract: Permanent; Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working.

Reference: C9365-25-0858

Location: Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR5 1JR

Job responsibilities

Work as part of the physiotherapy team to provide quality therapeutic care through delivery of specified assessment and treatment programmes to a defined patient group, as directed by the senior therapist. May work unsupervised with both qualified and unqualified staff, including Physiotherapy assistants. Assess, treat and progress simple treatments in line with competencies and contribute to discharge planning as part of the MDT.

Provide clerical and administrative support to qualified staff and students, and undertake delegated housekeeping and stock control tasks.

Participate in the weekend service; service speciality and working hours depend on service and may include 7-day working or weekend/bank holiday rota.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills
Essential: effective written and verbal communication, broad therapy competencies, good patient handling, health and safety awareness, computer literacy, team working, flexibility, organisation. Desirable: understanding of professional, legal and clinical governance issues.

Other Qualities
Essential: able to meet physical demands, able to work contracted hours over 7 days, able to contribute to weekend rotas, shows commitment.

Experience
Essential: proven experience as a Therapy Assistant with diverse client groups; experience using a wide range of skills; evidence of self-development.

Qualifications
Essential: functional maths and English at Level 2 or GCSE; three A Levels or Health and Science T Level or equivalent Level 3 qualification or Level 3 apprenticeship; alternative clinical experience underpinned by theory and practice in an AHP role. Desirable: relevant further education qualification (e.g., BTEC Therapy Support Worker) or NVQ 3 in Healthcare.

Right to Work in UK
Essential: must have the right to work in the UK; no sponsorship provided.

Employer details

Employer: Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address: Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR5 1JR

Website: worcsacute.nhs.uk