Overview
Therapy Senior Support Worker.
Level1a NHSE Brain Injury Unit
Based at the Leicester General Hospital (LGH).
37.5 hours per week.
The post-holder will work alongside both the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in the specialist NHSE funded unit. They will be expected, when competent, to hold their own caseload of patients, completing assessments, and devising and carrying out treatment for patients following brain injuries.
This is a busy clinical area, treating complex patients with a wide range of clinical conditions. Some patients are acutely unwell having been stepped-down from the Critical Care Unit or repatriated from QMC Nottingham following Neuro-surgery. There will be patients that have been admitted for further treatment and rehabilitation of their ongoing neurological condition.
This post requires a high level of personal responsibility and therefore we are looking for a person with a mature outlook, good communication skills, organisational skills and an ability to use their initiative. You will need to have experience of working with a variety of different people. The ability to use computers is desirable in this post, as some administrative and clerical duties are involved.
You will need to have either experience working within a health care setting and ideally worked as a therapy assistant. You must have a clear understanding of the role of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
You will receive comprehensive trust and service induction, regular supervision and annual appraisal and a training programme to support your development. They need to be comfortable performing personal care tasks for patients and comfortable working with patients who have complex physical and psychological challenges.
This role requires you to be educated to a level 3 qualification. There is also an expectation that you will work towards gaining a Care Certificate within the first 3 months in post alongside your competencies.
Post holders will work their core hours Monday to Friday, they may also be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays on a roster system.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Responsibilities
* Carry a clinical caseload which has been discussed and delegated to them by the relevant team member who has delegation responsibilities for this task.
* Provide Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy contributions within a specified clinical area in line with service priorities.
* Carry out clinical assessments, develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, and work with patients, carers and families in a sensitive and professional manner.
* Liaise with other professionals for the benefit of the patient and support those with complex physical, psychological and communication needs.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Educated to a level 3 qualification.
* Experience in a health care setting and ideally experience as a therapy assistant.
* Clear understanding of the roles of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
* Willingness to work towards a Care Certificate within the first 3 months in post and to complete required competencies.
* Comfort with personal care tasks for patients.
Additional Information
This advert closes on Friday 3 Oct 2025
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