Job overview

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), which covers a range of medical and respiratory wards.  

The role forms part of a team of generic support workers who currently work between the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams. The ideal candidate will have experience of working either within or alongside therapists or working in the social care sector. 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.

Working for our organisation

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. 

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team —  clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising  individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a  meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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