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Senior Therapy Support Worker - MSK Outpatients , Band 4 - C9318-25-0418

Gloucester

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Senior Therapy Support Worker to join our dynamic MSK Outpatients Team.

You will perform clinical duties through implementing delegated treatment programmes in Hydrotherapy and MSK Outpatients, including in group exercise classes. This will include facilitating rehabilitation and promoting independence through exercise on dry land and in the hydrotherapy pool, physical modalities and the use of occupation.

You will support the operational day-to-day running of the Hydrotherapy and MSK Outpatient service through non-clinical duties, to enable ongoing high quality service delivery.

The successful applicant will join our integrated therapy team, working alongside experienced Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.

The post holder will appraise and supervise the Therapy Support Workers and support with education and development of novice staff, students and apprentices.

You must be motivated with your development, enthusiastic and flexible. The ability to work well with all members of the team is essential. You will need excellent communication skills, be able to work as part of a team and be able to motivate patients.

You will be based at Gloucestershire Royal and will be expected to support at Cheltenham General Hospital as service needs require.

Core working hours Monday - Friday, but you will be expected to work within any shifts in operation, which may include weekends and public holidays.

Main duties of the job

To use the principles of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way, to promote independence and facilitate function. This will be achieved by implementing delegated treatment plans and facilitating rehabilitation within agreed limitations, through exercise on dry land including gym-based exercise classes and in the hydrotherapy pool, physical modalities and the use of occupation.

To assess and manage delegated patients with mobility and functional or occupational difficulties, reporting back to the registered practitioner as necessary.

To support the Therapy service with administrative, clerical, cleaning and housekeeping duties to ensure the seamless provision of care.

To undertake operational processes to support the Therapy service deliver ongoing, seamless and high quality therapy.

About us

It is expected that all employees uphold the values of the organisation as our values underpin everything we do and describe the way we expect our staff to behave towards our patients, families and carers and between each other. We have the following three values:

1. Caring

Patients said:"Show me that you care about me as an individual. Talk to me, not about me. Look at me when you talk to me."

2. Listening

Patients said:"Please acknowledge me, even if you can't help me right now. Show me that you know that I'm here."

3. Excelling

Patients said: "Don't just do what you have to, take the next step and go the extra mile."

Date posted

17 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

318-25-T0317

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

For further information and to apply, click on the APPLY BUTTON at the bottom of this advert, then click on CONTINUE to view the supporting documents or apply online.

Closing date for applications: 27-04-2025

Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 a year

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