Occupational Therapy Senior Therapy Support Worker

Transformationunitgm; CHESTERFIELD; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chesterfield is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapy Senior Therapy Support Worker to join their inpatient team on a temporary basis covering maternity leave. The successful candidate will assess and treat patients to promote their functional independence. Applicants should have experience in a therapy environment within the NHS and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Counselling

Apprenticeship schemes

Departmental emotional support

Regular catch-ups with head of department

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Therapy Service in the NHS.
• Experience of working with people & teamwork.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently with patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' needs and develop treatment plans.
• Support therapy sessions under supervision.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and families.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to assess and treat patients

Flexibility and initiative

Education

3 A levels or Health and Science T-level

NVQ/QCF or equivalent level 2 in a health-related subject

Job description

Main area Occupational Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract 9 months (Fixed Term Maternity Leave Cover) Hours Part time - 30 hours per week Job ref 166-DCSC-7512475

Employer Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Chesterfield Royal Hospital Town Chesterfield Salary £24,937 - £26,598 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 04/01/2026 23:59

Occupational Therapy Senior Therapy Support Worker

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapy Senior Therapy Support worker to join our inpatient team on a temporary basis to cover a maternity leave.

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.

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

IT skills are required, as the service operates with electronic patient records. There is a commitment to support 7-day services, so flexibility to work weekends on a rota system will be required.

Working for our organisation

You will also demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and an aptitude for team working. We are seeking someone who can demonstrate the trusts PROUD to CARE values.

Flexibility to help cover other wards will be required, in line with service needs.

What can we offer you?

• counselling
• the royal mile (one mile circuit around the hospital grounds)
• Onsite post office
• Fruit and vegetable stall that visits throughout the week
• Outdoor seating areas to facilitate staff breaks

As a department we offer:

• Apprenticeship schemes
• Departmental emotional support
• Regular catch ups with head of department
• Yearly appraisal
• Formal and informal support

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information, an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit, please contact Rebecca Sheldon Head of Occupational Therapy (01246 512648)

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.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• 3 A levels or Health and Science T-level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) and functional skills (level 2)
• OR – as a level 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway)
• OR the ability to start these qualifications within the first 6 months of employment
• NVQ/QCF or equivalent level 2 in a health-related subject

Experience

• Experience working in a Therapy Service in the NHS
• Experience of working with people & teamwork
• Experience of working in a caring role
• Evidence of working flexibly & undertaking a variety of tasks.

Skills and Knowledge

• Aware of confidentiality issues
• Demonstrates a specific interest in the post applied for
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently with patients with a range of medical conditions
• Awareness of effects of disability / illness, and the impact this has on an individual

Personal Attributes

• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Demonstrates a specific interest in the post applied for

Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values

• Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement

Flexible Working

If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus.

UK Points-based immigration system

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from 1 January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead, which is cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge.

Communications

Communications throughout the application process will be via e‑mail therefore please check your e‑mail account and NHS Jobs account regularly. References are also requested by e‑mail (where possible). Therefore to speed up the recruitment process please provide an e‑mail address for all referees when completing your application form.

This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future.