Senior Therapy Support Worker- Band 4 (fixed term)

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Therapy Support Worker (Band 4) to join the stroke therapy team on a fixed-term basis until 14 November 2027. The role covers both Gloucester and Cheltenham sites, with 37.5 hours per week and a salary in the £28,392–£31,157 range.

The successful candidate will work within an integrated therapy team including Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, contributing to assessments, treatment plans, and discharge planning across the

Qualifications

• GCSE level C/4 or equivalent Maths and English.
• Foundation Science degree or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) with CPD evidence.
• Valid full UK Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Supervise less experienced support workers including appraisal and training.
• Lead induction of new staff into the clinical area.

Skills

Therapy support

NHS experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths & English (C/4)

Foundation Science degree or NVQ Level 3

UK Driving Licence

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Current jobs at Gloucestershire Hospitals

Senior Therapy Support Worker- Band 4 (fixed term)

Band 4

Main area Stroke Grade Band 4 Contract Fixed term: 1 year (Contract will expire 14/11/2027) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 318-26-T0632

Site Trustwide (Both Gloucester and Cheltenham) Town Gloucestershire Salary £28,392 - £31,157 (pa, pro rata if part-time) Salary period Yearly Closing 08/10/2026 23:59

At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.

With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.

We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.

Job overview

A fantastic and exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and proactive Senior Therapy Support Worker to join our dynamic stroke therapy team for a fixed term until 14th November 2027. We are looking for candidate with relevant prior experience working as an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy support worker or equivalent in a healthcare setting in the UK.

The successful candidate will be joining a supportive integrated therapy team consisting of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Support Workers alongside the opportunity to work alongside a wider multidisciplinary team. We are looking for an individual who is motivated with their development, enthusiastic and flexible in their approach to work. Excellent communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to work well as part of a team.

You will have the opportunity to work with patients throughout the hyper-acute and acute stroke pathway based at Cheltenham General Hospital. The post involves completing assessments, formulating and delivering treatment plans, discharge planning and close liaison with community colleagues.

There will be a requirement to contribute to the therapy service weekend working rota

Main duties of the job

• To use the principles of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centered way, to promote independence, improve function and facilitate safe discharge. This will be achieved by implementing treatment plans and facilitating rehabilitation within agreed limitations through exercise, physical modalities and the use of occupation
• The post holder will expect and be willing to work across both hospitals sites and off-site locations, as required.
• To assess patients, identifying patients’ problems, potential complications and contraindications and elevate for assessment by a registered practitioner/MDT, when necessary.
• To identify and organise/undertake appropriate treatment within a delegated framework of responsibilities, reporting back to a registered practitioner/MDT and referring on to other agencies, when necessary.

Working for our organisation

Join a forward-thinking, compassionate, and high-performing integrated Therapy Service at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate and skilled individual to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and collaborative environment, while developing a fulfilling career.

As a member of the Therapy Service, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of specialties.

What sets the service apart is our strong multi-disciplinary team culture and collaborative working with other colleagues. You’ll benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, including access to structured supervision and educational frameworks, and the chance to be involved in innovative service improvement projects that shape the future of care.

By choosing Gloucestershire Hospitals Therapy Service, you are joining a team that truly values its people. We are proud of our supportive and inclusive culture through our compassionate leadership and our ongoing investment in staff wellbeing and development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To be responsible for the supervision of less experienced support workers including appraisal and training.
• To take a lead role in the induction of new staff into the clinical area.
• To support the supervision of less experienced staff and undergraduate students. To contribute to the training programme in the clinical area, passing on specialty specific knowledge to others.
• To use verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients/carers. This may include education, motivation, persuasion, and empowerment, including patients/carers

Person specification

Qualifications

• GCSE level C / 4 or equivalent Maths and English
• Completed or working towards a Foundation Science degree (or equivalent); or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) with CPD evidence demonstrating clinical reasoning, professional conduct, initiative, and leadership.
• Valid full UK Driving License

Experience

• Proven experience as a physiotherapy or occupational therapy support worker working in the NHS or other care setting in the UK, and demonstration of skills by evidence e.g. portfolio
• Working knowledge of basic software packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook
• Experience of providing training to other healthcare workers

Knowledge

• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and non-verbal and written when interacting with staff, patients, relatives and carers
• Excellent organisation skills, time management and prioritisation skills.
• Produce accurate and legible documentation of treatments
• Evidence of initiative and leadership
• Demonstrate an ability to act on own initiative when working independently in challenging environments.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

You will only be contacted by the Recruitment Team via email if you are shortlisted for this post. Please ensure therefore that you check your e-mail account regularly.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.