Support Worker

Therapy Support Worker – Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Location: Hammersmith Hospital, London, W12 0HS
Salary: £34,186 to £37,389 per year, inclusive
Band: Band 4
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference: 290-MIC-2274
Closing date: 7 October 2026

Job Overview

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is recruiting a Therapy Support Worker to support the delivery of high-quality therapy management for patients receiving physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

The role aims to help patients maximise their independence and support safe discharge planning. The successful candidate will manage a delegated clinical caseload under the support and supervision of a registered therapist, working with autonomy and making decisions within agreed clinical protocols.

Key Responsibilities

The Therapy Support Worker will:

• Lead protocol-driven exercises and treatments for individual patients following assessment and treatment planning by a qualified therapist.
• Assist therapists with planning activities and therapy programmes.
• Support, participate in and run group treatment sessions, providing feedback where appropriate.
• Work with minimal or no immediate supervision from a qualified therapist when appropriate.
• Use clinical judgement to progress or make minor modifications to treatment programmes within agreed protocols and parameters.
• Report any significant changes in a patient’s health status to the relevant qualified healthcare professional.
• Manage clinical risk across the delegated caseload and ensure patients’ safety and security.
• Safely use equipment such as hoists, standing frames and mobility aids.
• Demonstrate and practise safe equipment and mobility-aid techniques with patients and carers.
• Liaise with patients and carers, including those who may be distressed, to obtain relevant information under appropriate therapist supervision.
• Support patients and carers during discussions involving end-of-life care and other emotionally distressing issues.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have:

• General education to A level or equivalent and/or NVQ Level 3 in Promoting Independence, Care, AHP Support Worker or an equivalent health apprenticeship/vocational qualification.
• Significant previous experience as a therapy assistant or equivalent in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of effective multidisciplinary team working.
• Experience of administrative duties such as data collection and management.

Desirable Experience

The Trust would also welcome candidates with:

• Further education or study in health, social sciences or a related subject.
• A Care Certificate.
• Previous experience working in an acute hospital environment.
• Knowledge of different therapy approaches across professional groups.
• Previous NHS experience.
• Experience working with adults with acquired cognitive or communication difficulties and/or challenging behaviour.

Skilled Worker Sponsorship

Skilled Worker sponsorship is available for this vacancy.

The advert 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 should still ensure they meet the relevant Skilled Worker and role requirements.

Benefits

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust highlights career development, flexible working and wellbeing support, alongside staff recognition and optional benefits such as Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loans and membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

The Trust also states that it is committed to equal opportunities and will consider flexible, part-time and job-share arrangements.

DBS Check

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Application and Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 7 October 2026.

Applications should be submitted through the official NHS Jobs vacancy.

Employer: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Location: Hammersmith Hospital, London, W12 0HS
Reference: 290-MIC-2274