Therapy Support Worker, Band 3

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The closing date is 07 October 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic , proactive and compassionate individual to join our musculoskeletal outpatient therapy team as a therapy support worker. You should have relevant prior experience working as a physiotherapy or occupational therapy support worker in the NHS.

You will have the opportunity to work with patients with musculoskeletal problems, to improve function and promote independence using exercise including group classes and hydrotherapy.

You will also undertake administrative, cleaning and housekeeping tasks, complying with health and safety and infection control policies to ensure seamless provision of therapy services.

We are looking for an individual who is motivated, enthusiastic and flexible in all areas of care and their approach to work. You will have the ability to work well individually and as part of a team . You will need to have excellent communication skills, have a positive attitude and be able to motivate and encourage patients with their rehabilitation.

You will work across both hospital sites and at community venues to support the delivery of exercise classes. You will be required to contribute to the therapy weekend working rota. Being able to swim and submerge under water and be confident in the hydrotherapy pool is also important.

To use the principles of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy to promote independence and improve function, implementing treatment plans and facilitating rehabilitation within agreed limitations through exercise, including group classes and hydrotherapy.

To undertake administrative and housekeeping tasks to support the Therapy team and ensure seamless service delivery.

To prepare the clinical area and the patient, for delivery of safe and effective treatments in a clean environment, complying with health and safety, infection control and water safety standards.

Participate in the weekend working rota where applicable.

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on‑site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is crucial to ensuring fairness, celebrating differences and creating environments where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.

• To use the principles of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy in an integrated and patient-centred way, to promote independence, improve function and facilitate safe discharge. This will be achieved by implementing treatment plans and facilitating rehabilitation within agreed limitations through exercise including group classes and hydrotherapy, physical modalities and the use of occupation, taking into consideration a persons affect and cognition.
• To instruct and motivate patients in accordance with the treatment plan, in order to achieve the goals, monitoring the patients condition at all times. This will take place in water and on dry land.
• To identify and organise/undertake appropriate treatment within a delegated framework of responsibilities, reporting back to a registered practitioner/MDT and referring on to other agencies, when necessary.
• To implement and progress delegated treatment programmes using clinical reasoning skills to include the teaching of patients on functional exercise, the issuing and fitting of equipment and the practice of activities of daily living.
• The post holder will expect and be willing to work across both hospital sites and off-site locations, as required.
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