Overview
Senior Physiotherapy Support Worker required to join the therapy team at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) based at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
The post requires a compassionate, reliable individual committed to delivering high standards of care and supporting effective rehabilitation within the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
Previous experience as a therapy assistant or in a rehabilitation role is essential. Knowledge of exercise therapy and human anatomy is desirable.
Please note: the support workforce is under review through the Trust’s Management of Change process; the Job Description and Person Specification may be amended. The role may require both Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy knowledge and skills, with a training package and competencies provided.
UK Visa and Immigration Sponsorship: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this post; applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
Main duties
The successful applicant will assist physiotherapists in delivering treatments across inpatient specialities. Duties include delivering treatments, exercise programmes and mobilising patients to support safe discharge. The role may involve unsupervised work and collaboration with qualified and unqualified staff, including Physiotherapy assistants, to assess, treat and progress simple treatments in line with competencies set and assessed by the Senior Physiotherapist. This will contribute to effective discharge planning as part of the MDT.
Provide clerical and administrative support to qualified staff and students, and undertake delegated housekeeping and stock control tasks.
Participate in the weekend service. Weekend work and speciality depend on experience, which may include treatment of children. Working hours may vary by service and may include 7-day working or weekend/bank holiday rotas.
About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust providing local acute services to Worcestershire residents and more specialised services to a wider population. The Trust operates from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester. Our workforce exceeds 7,000 and we are committed to delivering patient-centred care. We value openness, caring, and respect in our staff.
Our values: being open and honest; ensuring people feel cared for; showing respect to everyone.
Timewise Accreditation: we are a flex-positive employer committed to flexible working.
DBS Checks and Costs: where a DBS check is required, the cost is deducted from salary as part of the employment check. See Supporting Information for details.
Job details
Date posted: 30 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change; Band 3; Salary £24,937 to £26,598 per year; Contract: Permanent; Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working.
Reference: C9365-25-0858
Location: Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR5 1JR
Job responsibilities
Work as part of the physiotherapy team to provide quality therapeutic care through delivery of specified assessment and treatment programmes to a defined patient group, as directed by the senior therapist. May work unsupervised with both qualified and unqualified staff, including Physiotherapy assistants. Assess, treat and progress simple treatments in line with competencies and contribute to discharge planning as part of the MDT.
Provide clerical and administrative support to qualified staff and students, and undertake delegated housekeeping and stock control tasks.
Participate in the weekend service; service speciality and working hours depend on service and may include 7-day working or weekend/bank holiday rota.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential: effective written and verbal communication, broad therapy competencies, good patient handling, health and safety awareness, computer literacy, team working, flexibility, organisation. Desirable: understanding of professional, legal and clinical governance issues.
Other Qualities
Essential: able to meet physical demands, able to work contracted hours over 7 days, able to contribute to weekend rotas, shows commitment.
Experience
Essential: proven experience as a Therapy Assistant with diverse client groups; experience using a wide range of skills; evidence of self-development.
Qualifications
Essential: functional maths and English at Level 2 or GCSE; three A Levels or Health and Science T Level or equivalent Level 3 qualification or Level 3 apprenticeship; alternative clinical experience underpinned by theory and practice in an AHP role. Desirable: relevant further education qualification (e.g., BTEC Therapy Support Worker) or NVQ 3 in Healthcare.
Right to Work in UK
Essential: must have the right to work in the UK; no sponsorship provided.
Employer details
Employer: Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR5 1JR
Website: worcsacute.nhs.uk
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