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Job summary

Main area
Therapies
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Fixed term: 4 months (December 25 - March 26)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (you will also be expected to join a weekend discharge rota)
Job ref
223-WSW-914
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/12/2025 23:59

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Higher Therapy Support Worker - Winter Escalation

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 3 Therapy Support Worker to join our acute therapy team. 

The successful candidate will work on the winter escalation ward, which is expected to be open from December '25 to March '26.

The successful candidate will complete assessments of patients function to determine discharge planning with guidance from qualified Therapists. The role forms part of a team of generic support workers who currently work between the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams. The candidate must have experience of working either within or alongside physiotherapy and/or occupational therapy and experience working within an acute, NHS therapy team is desirable.

We are delighted to be able to offer patients the opportunity of assessment by the Therapy Team for discharge over the weekend and Bank Holidays and the post holders would be expected to participate in the 7-day working rota.  This will involve working a full day at a weekend as part of the departmental rota.

Informal conversations about this opportunity are welcome.

Main duties of the job

The role involves working with patients in a ward setting under supervision and guidance from qualified Physiotherapist and Occupational therapy staff.

You will be responsible for managing your own delegated clinical caseload and support qualified professionals in completion of mobility and transfers assessments. Your role will be to carry out delegated tasks and support with all aspects of discharge planning.

Working for our organisation

The Therapy centre is committed to the SaTH’s overall vision to provide excellent care for the communities we serve. As a member of the Therapy Services Team your contribution will be integral in enabling patients to receive holistic assessment to enable them to recover and be discharged from the hospital environment. 

We believe in developing clinical and leadership skills at all levels and support all our Therapy Support Workers in having dedicated time to supporting professional activity (SPA). Your SPA time will include and is not limited to: clinical supervision, opportunity to attend internal and external training relevant to your role and career aspirations and participation in service development opportunities. 

With excellent transport links to our beautiful and diverse counties Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin offers great lifestyle opportunities as well as a friendly, family feel.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

General educational qualificat

Essential criteria
  • GCSE's literacy and numeracy (grade 9 - 4 or equivalent)
  • Evidence of knowledge and skills sufficient to demonstrate the ability and willingness to study and work at a level equivalent to NVQ level 3
  • NVQ level 3 in Health (Allied Health Profession support – Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy) or be prepared to commencement one

Experience and knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Previous work experience within NHS Therapy environment or equivilant e.g. Community Rehab/Therapy teams
Desirable criteria
  • Acute NHS inpatient therapy support worker experience at B2 or above.
  • Knowledge of therapy department and job role within the acute setting

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Applicant requirements

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.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rachel Crawford
Job title
Therapy Team Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07729080394

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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