Higher Therapy Support Worker | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Tachwedd 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ |
| Cwmni: | Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7651547/223-HTS-834-B |
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An exciting opportunity has arisen due to the opening of new modular wards at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 3 Therapy Support Worker to join our acute inpatient therapy team. The post holder will work in the medical team (known as MERRIT).
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.
The working hours for this post will be 37.5 hours per week - over 5 working days which will include a weekend rota commitment.
We would welcome any interested persons contacting the department for a discussion or to arrange a visit prior to applying/ interview if shortlisted.
The role involves working with patients in a ward setting under supervision and guidance from a qualified Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist.
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.
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.
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
This advert closes on Friday 12 Dec 2025