Senior Therapy Support Worker

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Luton is seeking a dynamic Senior Therapy Support Worker to assist in delivering high-quality care for patients in surgical and orthopaedic wards. Responsibilities include teaching exercise programs, supporting patient independence, and assisting therapists during treatment. Candidates should have GCSE level education, NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience, and experience as a therapy assistant is preferred. This position offers a salary between £24,937 and £26,598 per annum, with both full-time and part-time options available.

Benefits

High-quality training and development

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience as therapy assistant.
• Evidence of working in a team.

Responsibilities

• Teaching patients exercise programmes.
• Helping patients to walk and move.
• Assisting the therapist during treatment sessions.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Working knowledge of common illnesses

Education

Education to GCSE or equivalent

NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Therapy Support Worker – Orthopaedics and Surgical wards. You will be expected to assist the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in delivering a high quality service for patients on the surgical and orthopaedic wards in the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Teaching patients exercise programmes
• Helping patients to walk and move
• Working with patients to achieve as much independence as possible with washing, dressing, toileting tasks and preparing hot drinks and meals
• Assisting the therapist during treatment sessions
• Issuing mobility and functional equipment
• Administrative tasks

Core duties of the job:

• Undertake specific skilled support work to aid the rehabilitation of patients as delegated by the Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
• Accept patients referred by the Multi‑disciplinary Team and relay all necessary information to the therapists to allow timely interventions
• Treat patients according to set treatment protocols, monitor progression and make alterations within agreed parameters
• Work is not always directly supervised but is evaluated and monitored daily; qualified staff is always available if required; patient progress is reported in a timely manner
• Assist in the administration and clerical duties of the team
• Develop and maintain competencies through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Qualifications and Training

• Education to GCSE or equivalent with grade C in English
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience

Experience

• Experience as therapy assistant
• Evidence of working in a team

Desirable

• NHS working
• Acute hospital experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of a range of common illnesses and conditions
• Good interpersonal skills

Benefits

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, obstetrics‑led maternity and paediatrics. The Trust is committed to staff wellbeing and offers high‑quality training and development. Trust values include equality, diversity and inclusive recruitment.

Contract and Pay

Band 3 – Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change, Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per annum.

Working Pattern

Permanent, full‑time or part‑time.

Location

Luton and Dunstable Hospital, Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ.