Responsibilities
As a Senior Therapy Support worker, you will be assessing and treating patients in a range of daily activities to encourage functional independence in preparation for their discharge from hospital.
You will be working under the guidance of an established and supportive team of qualified Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and other therapy support staff within the services.
The OT and PT team practice enhanced skills and you will be supported to achieve selective competencies within physiotherapy to enhance the service for our patients.
You will be supported to develop the skills to work independently, to provide delivery of care including liaison with patients, family members, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies following a "home first" model.
There is a commitment to support 7-day services, so flexibility to work weekends on a rota system will be required.
IT skills are required, as the service operates with electronic patient records.
Qualifications
We are seeking applicants who have had experience working in a therapy environment within the NHS, and understand the physical, cognitive and emotional needs of patients experiencing an acute admission and the effect this may have on their discharge.
We welcome applications from those who possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate flexibility and initiative and can prioritise their workload in a busy environment.
You will also demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and an aptitude for team working. We are seeking someone who can demonstrate the trust’s PROUD to CARE values.
Flexibility to help cover other wards will be required, in line with service needs.
Benefits (Trust)
* Onsite parking
* Wellbeing hub
* Counselling
* Onsite exercise classes
* The Royal Mile (one-mile circuit around the hospital grounds)
* Several refreshment outlets
* Onsite post office
* Cash machines
* Fruit and vegetable stall that visits throughout the week
* Outdoor seating areas to facilitate staff breaks
Benefits (Department)
* Apprenticeship schemes
* Departmental wellbeing support
* Regular catch-ups with head of department
* Regular supervision
* Yearly appraisal
* In-service training programmes
* Formal and informal support
* Wellbeing champion
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 cautions or convictions. Please note that successful external candidates will be required to pay for their own DBS Disclosure. The cost will be deducted from your salary. Further details of the Disclosure and Barring Service check will be detailed upon offer of employment.
Sponsorship
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is unable to sponsor international applicants in this role. You can find out more about how you can work in the UK by visiting Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Application Deadline
This advert closes on Sunday 17 May 2026.
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