Therapy Support Worker, Band 3
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 22/09/2026
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Role summary
Join our musculoskeletal outpatient therapy team as a Therapy Support Worker. You will implement treatment plans, facilitate rehabilitation through exercise and hydrotherapy, and undertake administrative and housekeeping tasks. The role involves working with patients with musculoskeletal problems to improve function and promote independence. You will work across hospital sites and community venues, contributing to the weekend working rota.
Essential criteria
- GCSE level C Maths and English
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent and experience/skills
- Proven experience as a physiotherapy or occupational therapy support worker working in the NHS or other care setting in the UK
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and non-verbal and written when interacting with staff, patients, relatives and carers
- Work flexibly in response to the changing demands of the service.
- Manage appropriately in difficult emotional or physical environments e.g. upset patients/relatives and difficult physical environments e.g. home circumstances
- Demonstrate an ability to act on own initiative when working independently in challenging environments.
- Take a responsibility for abiding by Health and Safety policies and regulations and act in accordance with any risk management policies.
Desirable criteria
- Valid UK Driving License
- Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- GCSE level C Maths and English
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent and experience/skills
- Proven experience as a physiotherapy or occupational therapy support worker working in the NHS or other care setting in the UK
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and non-verbal and written when interacting with staff, patients, relatives and carers
- Work flexibly in response to the changing demands of the service.
- Manage appropriately in difficult emotional or physical environments e.g. upset patients/relatives and difficult physical environments e.g. home circumstances
- Demonstrate an ability to act on own initiative when working independently in challenging environments.
- Take a responsibility for abiding by Health and Safety policies and regulations and act in accordance with any risk management policies.
- Valid UK Driving License
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Therapy Support Worker, Band 3
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
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 or other healthcare setting, or as a level 2 or equivalent qualified exercise instructor.
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 we
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