The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Higher Therapy Support Worker

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Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Date posted

05 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

223-HTS-834

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Rd

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

General educational qualificat

Essential

Evidence of basic education in literacy and numeracy
Evidence of Knowledge and skills sufficient to demonstrate the ability and willingness to study and work at a level equivalent to NVQ level 3

Professional qualification

Essential

NVQ level 3 in Health (Allied Health Profession support - Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy) or be prepared to commencement one

Work experience

Essential

Previous work experience within NHS Therapy environment or equivilant e.g. Community Rehab/Therapy teams

Desirable

Acute NHS inpatient therapy support worker experience at B2 or above.

Desirable

Essential

Knowledge of therapy department and job role within the acute setting

Person Specification

General educational qualificat

Essential

Evidence of basic education in literacy and numeracy
Evidence of Knowledge and skills sufficient to demonstrate the ability and willingness to study and work at a level equivalent to NVQ level 3

Professional qualification

Essential

NVQ level 3 in Health (Allied Health Profession support - Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy) or be prepared to commencement one

Work experience

Essential

Previous work experience within NHS Therapy environment or equivilant e.g. Community Rehab/Therapy teams

Desirable

Acute NHS inpatient therapy support worker experience at B2 or above.

Desirable

Essential

Knowledge of therapy department and job role within the acute setting

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Rd

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Rd

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)