Therapy Senior Support Worker

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leicester is seeking a Therapy Senior Support Worker to provide therapeutic assessments and interventions. The role involves carrying a caseload, working with physiotherapists and occupational therapists, and engaging with patients facing complex needs. Candidates should hold a Level 3 qualification and have experience in a healthcare setting. The position offers a full-time work schedule, with potential weekend shifts and the opportunity for further training.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a team.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills.
• Understands role of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy in acute settings.

Responsibilities

• Carry a clinical caseload assigned by team members.
• Contribute to Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy assessments.
• Liaise with other professionals for patient benefit.

Skills

Effective communication

Experience in health care setting

Teamwork

Understanding of neurological conditions

Education

Level 3 Qualification

Care Certificate

Job description

Overview

Go back University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

The closing date is 03 October 2025

Based at the Leicester General Hospital (LGH).

37.5 hours per week.

The post-holder will work alongside both the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in the specialist NHSE funded unit. They will be expected, when competent, to hold their own caseload of patients, completing assessments, and devising and carrying out treatment for patients following a brain injuries.

This is a busy clinical area, treating complex patients with a wide range of clinical conditions. Some patients are acutely unwell having been stepped-down from the Critical Care Unit or repatriated from QMC Nottingham following Neuro-surgery. There will be patients that have been admitted for further treatment and rehabilitation of their ongoing neurological condition.

Main duties of the job

This post requires a high level of personal responsibility and therefore we are looking for a person with a mature outlook, good communication skills, organisational skills and an ability to use their initiative. You will need to have experience of working with a variety of different people. The ability to use computers is desirable in this post, as some administrative and clerical duties are involved.

You will need to have either experience working within a health care setting and ideally worked as a therapy assistant. You must have a clear understanding of the role of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.

You will receive comprehensive trust and service induction, regular supervision and annual appraisal and a training programme to support your development. They need to be comfortable performing personal care tasks for patients and comfortable working with patients who have complex physical and psychological challenges.

This role requires you to be educated to a level 3 qualification. There is also an expectation that you will work towards gaining a Care Certificate within the first 3 months in post alongside your competencies.

Post holders will work their core hours Monday to Friday, they may also be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays on a roster system.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job responsibilities

Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy provides key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote independence and facilitate optimum function for individuals working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.

The Therapy Senior Support Worker will contribute to the provision of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy within a specified clinical area. This includes identified clinical, administrative and educational roles.

To carry a clinical caseload which has been discussed and delegated to them by the relevant team member who has delegation responsibilities for this task.

To work to Therapy and UHL Service priorities.

To work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner.

To liaise with other professionals for the benefit of the patient.

To work with and support those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.

Person Specification

• Level 3 Qualification
• Care certificate
• Experience working within a team
• Experience in health care setting/previous therapy support worker role
• Demonstrates effective communication
• Understands role of OT/PT in acute setting
• Experience or demonstrates understanding of patients with neurological conditions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust