Senior Therapy Support Worker
The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Uxbridge, UB83NNView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£30,630 to £32,346
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
To provide both clinical and administrative support as a Therapy Assistant to both qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in the Acute...
- To ensure that competence is maintained in all aspects of their clinical expertise and to partake in the ethos of lifelong learning
- To ensure accurate documentation on the electronic patient record system of any interventions and treatments provided including referrals and reports as required
- To prepare the environment and equipment for treatment and promoting a safe and tidy environment within work areas
- To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team including joint working where appropriate
- The post holder will work across specified wards/units as required by the service.
- To participated in the 7-day enhanced therapy rota when this is established
- To collect the appropriate data and statistics and then input these onto the computer
- To participate in home and access visits to patient's homes including the delivery and fitting of equipment to the patients home prior to or post discharge as required.
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Education and Qualifications
Essential: - Educated in Maths and English to a GCSE level.; - Good general education to GCSE level.
Desirable: - Formal technical qualification e.g. NVQ 111 or City and Guilds in related field; - UK Driving Licence.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience working with people within a health care environment / NHS
- Health and Safety Awareness
- Understanding of issues relevant to the specific clinical area e.g. basic knowledge of the therapy service.
- Ability to work single handed in an acute setting.
- Good written communication skills.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Good IT skills.
- Good prioritisation skills.
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly establish a rapport.
- Ability to work under supervision.
- Demonstrates understanding of basic elements of a team and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Good administration skills in maintaining and processing systems and electronic orders
- Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a physiotherapy or occupational therapy assistant
- Experience of supporting health professionals and carrying out rehabilitation programmes.
- Experience of teaching practical skills to patients.
- Basic understanding of the effects of physical or mental illness on an individual
- Counselling Skills.
- Administration / Clerical Skills.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Displays 'Cares' Values
- Ability to participated in the 7 day enhanced therapy rota
- Insight into stress and coping skills
- Evidence of use of initiative and self-motivation
- Willingness to participate in training and self-development programmes.
- Good general level of fitness
Desirable: - Basic First Aid
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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