Senior Therapy Support Worker

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; Presencial; GBP 24 000 - 29 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Therapy Support Worker to join the Stroke Therapy Team at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, delivering high‑quality rehabilitation. You will support patients across Hyper Acute and Acute Stroke pathways, helping them regain independence and maximise function as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team.

The post requires experience in health or social care, enthusiasm for patient‑centred care, and the ability to work independently within agreed

Qualificações

• Health & Social Care NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Literacy & Numeracy Skills level 2 or equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development within therapy field

Responsabilidades

• Provide identified therapeutic interventions within the framework devised by the Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
• Monitor patient progress within delegated Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy programmes, adhering to specified protocols and adapting input as appropriate
• Assist Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists with service delivery and delegated caseload management
• Carry out administrative and housekeeping duties, taking responsibility for designated tasks

Conhecimentos

Good Written Communication

IT Skills

Disability awareness

Teamwork

Formação académica

Health & Social Care NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds qualification

Therapy Assistant Practitioner qualification

Equivalent knowledge and experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Job Overview

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Therapy Support Worker to join our specialist Stroke Therapy Team at Southmead Hospital.

This exciting role offers the opportunity to work across both Hyper Acute and Acute Stroke services, supporting patients at a critical stage of their recovery. Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver rehabilitation programmes that enable patients to regain independence, maximise function, and achieve their recovery goals following stroke.

The successful candidate will have previous experience within a health or social care setting and a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. You will be confident working independently within agreed protocols, contributing to rehabilitation programmes and supporting patients with a wide range of physical, cognitive and communication needs.

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of an occupational therapist or physiotherapist, you will provide a range of interventions to support service delivery for patients who may be in pain, have reduced mobility, function, muscle strength, range of movement or cognitive issues, working within an agreed framework.

This will be delivered either on the wards or in therapy areas and will include supporting individuals to use the toilet, wash & dress or carry out other domestic tasks.

The post holder will assist with day-to-day coordination and support for the Band 3 Therapy Support Workers, acting as a point of reference within the team, allocating and monitoring delegated tasks, and supporting induction for the wider team.

The role forms part of the wider multidisciplinary team and will also include administrative and housekeeping duties to support the overall management of the service.

To understand more about Therapy at Southmead Hospital, watch our Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy videos!

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist or physiotherapist the post holder is expected to:

• Provide identified therapeutic interventions or programmes within the framework devised by the Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.
• Monitor individual progress within delegated Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy programmes, adhering to specified protocols, evaluating outcomes, and adapting input as appropriate.
• Assist Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists with service delivery, contributing to the overall management of delegated caseload.
• Carry out administrative and housekeeping duties, taking responsibility for designated tasks.

Person specification

Education/Training/Qual

Essential criteria

• Health & Social Care NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds qualification, Therapy Assistant Practitioner qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Literacy & Numeracy Skills level 2 or equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development within therapy field including relevant competencies

Desirable criteria

• Additional rehabilitation or therapy-related qualifications

Work Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience working as a therapy support worker or equivalent healthcare role
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience delivering rehabilitation or therapeutic interventions
• Experience of maintaining clinical records and documentation

Desirable criteria

• Experience with patients who have complex physical or cognitive needs

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Good Written Communication/IT Skills
• Knowledge & Awareness of disability

Benefits and commitments

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
• If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
• The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
• By applying for this post, you are agreeing to Bristol NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.