 Therapy Support Worker – Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Barnet Hospital, Barnet, EN5 3DJ, United Kingdom
Salary: £30,630 – £32,346 per year, inclusive of HCAS, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible Working
Employer: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Reference: 391-RFL-8257948
Date posted: 11 September 2026
Closing date: 27 September 2026
Sponsorship: Skilled Worker sponsorship applicants are welcome and will be considered
Interview: In-person interview at Barnet Hospital only – virtual interviews will not be offered
About Therapy Support Worker Job
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 3 Therapy Support Worker to join the Respiratory, Surgery and Critical Care Therapies team at Barnet Hospital.
This is an opportunity for an energetic, enthusiastic and flexible individual to support patients in achieving their maximum functional ability. The successful candidate will work alongside occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, dietitians and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Key Job Details
| Job detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Job title | Band 3 Therapy Support Worker |
| Employer | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Department | Respiratory, Surgery and Critical Care Therapies |
| Hospital | Barnet Hospital |
| Location | Barnet, EN5 3DJ |
| Salary | £30,630 – £32,346 per year |
| NHS Band | Band 3 |
| Contract | Permanent |
| Working pattern | Part-time, flexible working |
| Reference | 391-RFL-8257948 |
| Closing date | 27 September 2026 |
| Sponsorship | Skilled Worker sponsorship applicants welcome |
| Interview | In person at Barnet Hospital |
About Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and most innovative NHS trusts.
The Trust operates across three main hospitals and provides care to more than 1.6 million patients, treats more than 200,000 patients in A&E, delivers more than 8,000 babies and carries out more than 17 million tests.
The organisation highlights opportunities for career development, flexible working, training and staff wellbeing.
Main Responsibilities
As a Band 3 Therapy Support Worker, your duties may include:
- Assisting Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists with joint rehabilitation sessions.
- Supporting and progressing exercise programmes.
- Supporting functional tasks and activities.
- Promoting independence with personal care.
- Supporting washing, dressing, cooking and feeding activities.
- Assisting with mobility rehabilitation.
- Maintaining therapy resources and equipment.
- Collecting information from patients and families.
- Communicating effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
- Completing administrative tasks.
- Accurately documenting information.
- Supporting patient-focused therapy services.
Who Can Apply?
The Trust is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and flexible individual with good organisational and communication skills.
Applicants should be able to:
- Work effectively as part of a team.
- Use initiative.
- Problem solve.
- Adapt to change.
- Teach practical skills.
- Deal with difficult situations.
- Work across different sites.
- Communicate effectively.
- Support patients and colleagues.
Education and Qualifications
Essential:
- English Language GCSE or equivalent.
- Maths GCSE or equivalent.
Desirable:
- City & Guilds or NVQ qualification in a relevant subject.
- Basic or Advanced Certificate in Exercise Instruction.
- Relevant in-service training or education.
- Knowledge of manual handling.
Experience Requirements
Essential:
- Relevant work or voluntary experience involving significant contact with the public.
- Previous experience working as part of a team.
Desirable:
- Experience working in a therapy unit.
- Experience working in a healthcare setting.
Skills and Personal Qualities
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Effective verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Practical computer skills.
- Data-entry skills.
- Microsoft Word skills.
- Understanding of the Therapy and Dietetics Support Worker role.
- Awareness of current health issues.
- Understanding of confidentiality.
- Understanding of equal opportunities.
- Commitment to professional development.
- Ability to document information accurately.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
Training and Career Development
The successful applicant will join an experienced therapy department and work alongside occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, dietitians and other healthcare professionals.
The Trust also highlights training, development and staff wellbeing as important parts of its working environment.
Working Pattern
This is a permanent, part-time position with flexible working.
The Trust states that there may be flexibility in the number of hours worked and the working pattern for the right candidates.
Salary and Benefits
The advertised salary is £30,630 to £32,346 per year, inclusive of HCAS, pro rata.
The role is under the NHS Agenda for Change pay scheme at Band 3.
The Trust highlights flexible working, training, career development and staff wellbeing among the opportunities available to employees.
UK Right to Work and Skilled Worker Sponsorship
Important for international applicants: the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust explicitly states that applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Applicants requiring sponsorship can therefore apply for this vacancy, subject to meeting the role requirements and applicable UK immigration requirements.
Interview Requirement
Candidates must be able to attend an in-person interview at Barnet Hospital.
Virtual interviews will not be offered.
Applicants outside the UK should take this requirement into consideration before applying.
DBS Check
This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
A Disclosure and Barring Service check will therefore be required as part of the recruitment process.
Application Process
Applicants should submit their application through the official NHS Jobs application system.
Applications should demonstrate how the candidate meets the essential requirements, including qualifications, public-facing experience, teamwork, communication, computer skills and ability to support patients.
Closing Date
27 September 2026
Candidates should submit their application before the advertised deadline.
Employer Contact
Clinical Lead Therapist – Respiratory/Surgery/ITU
Ali Rhodes
Email: ali.rhodes1@nhs.net
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Skilled Worker sponsorship available?
Yes. The advert explicitly states that applicants who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome to apply and will be considered alongside other applicants.
Is this a permanent NHS job?
Yes. The vacancy is advertised as a permanent position.
Is the position full-time?
No. It is advertised as part-time with flexible working.
What is the salary?
The salary is £30,630 to £32,346 per year, inclusive of HCAS, pro rata.
Where is the job located?
The position is based at Barnet Hospital, Barnet, EN5 3DJ, United Kingdom.
Can I attend a virtual interview?
No. The advert specifically states that interviews will be conducted in person at Barnet Hospital and that virtual interviews will not be offered.
Do I need previous healthcare experience?
Healthcare or therapy-unit experience is desirable rather than essential. Relevant public-facing work experience and previous teamworking experience are listed as essential.
What qualifications are required?
English Language and Maths GCSE or equivalent are essential.
Relevant City & Guilds, NVQ or exercise instruction qualifications are desirable.
Important Information
This job information has been arranged from the official vacancy advertised by Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust through NHS Jobs.
Applicants should check the original vacancy for the latest requirements, application instructions and recruitment information.
Job: Band 3 Therapy Support Worker
Reference: 391-RFL-8257948
Location: Barnet Hospital
Closing date: 27 September 2026
Sponsorship: Skilled Worker sponsorship applicants welcome
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