• Job Description

  Req#: C9166-25-0345?language=en&page=114&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Due to internal development within therapy services an exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapy Senior Therapy Support worker to join our inpatient team.

  As a Senior Therapy Support worker, you will be assessing and treating patients in a range of daily activities to encourage functional independence in preparation for their discharge from hospital.

  You will be working under the guidance of an established and supportive team of qualified Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and other therapy support staff within the services.

  The OT and PT team practice shared skills and you will be supported to achieve selective competencies within physiotherapy to enhance the service for our patients.

  You will be supported to develop the skills to work independently, to provide delivery of care including liaison with patients, family members, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies following a "home first" model.

  IT skills are required, as the service operates with electronic patient records.

  There is a commitment to support 7-day services, so flexibility to work weekends on a rota system will be required.

  Main duties of the job

  Could this be for you?

  We are seeking applicants who have had experience working in a therapy environment, and have an understanding of the physical, cognitive and emotional needs of patients experiencing an acute admission and the effect this may have on their discharge.

  We welcome applications from those who possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate flexibility and initiative and are able to prioritise their workload in a busy environment.

  You will also demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and an aptitude for team working. We are seeking someone who can demonstrate the trusts PROUD to CARE values.

  Flexibility to help cover other wards will be required, in line with service needs.

  About us

  What can we offer you?

  As a trust we offer

  Onsite parking,

  Wellbeing hub

  o counselling,

  o onsite exercise classes,

  o the royal mile (one mile circuit around the hospital grounds),

  a number of refreshment outlets,

  Onsite post office

  Cash machines,

  Fruit and vegetable stall that visits throughout the week

  Outdoor seating areas to facilitate staff breaks.

  As a department we offer:

  apprenticeship schemes,

  Departmental emotional support,

  Regular catch ups with head of department

  Regular supervision

  Yearly appraisal

  in-service training programmes

  Formal and informal support

  Wellbeing champion

  Details

  Date posted

  07 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  166-ICD-7223787

  Job locations

  Chesterfield Royal Hospital

  Calow

  Chesterfield

  S44 5BL

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For further information, an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit, please contact Rebecca Sheldon Head of Occupational Therapy (01246 512648)

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous cautions or convictions.

  Please note that successful external candidates will be required to pay for their own DBS Disclosure. The cost will be deducted from your salary. Further details of the Disclosure and Barring Service check will be detailed upon offer of employment.

  Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail therefore please check your e-mail account and NHS Jobs account regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore, to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.

  If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team on 01246 513177 and we will be happy to provide assistance.

  Please see the attached documents and links in relation to working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In particular the general conditions of employment and benefits of working for the trust.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For further information, an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit, please contact Rebecca Sheldon Head of Occupational Therapy (01246 512648)

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous cautions or convictions.

  Please note that successful external candidates will be required to pay for their own DBS Disclosure. The cost will be deducted from your salary. Further details of the Disclosure and Barring Service check will be detailed upon offer of employment.

  Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail therefore please check your e-mail account and NHS Jobs account regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore, to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.

  If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team on 01246 513177 and we will be happy to provide assistance.

  Please see the attached documents and links in relation to working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In particular the general conditions of employment and benefits of working for the trust.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications & Training

  Essential

  • Educated to GCSE (A-C in Maths & English) or similar
  • QCF Level 3 Diploma/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a health related subject, or be willing to work towards this

  Desirable

  • NVQ/QCF or equivalent level 2 in health related subject

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience in a Therapy Service

  Desirable

  • Experience of Occupational Therapy

  Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Time management skills
  • Able to work independently
  • Well developed social skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Aware of confidentiality issues
  • Able to work as a member of a team
  • Demonstrates personal initiative
  • Responsibility in previous posts
  • IT skills
  • Demonstrates a specific interest in the post applied for
  • Demonstrates the ability to work independently with patients with a range of medical conditions

  Desirable

  • Willingness to acquire new skills

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Resilience
  • Shows empathy, warm personality
  • Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
  • Reliable
  • Awareness of abilities and limitations
  • Demonstrates a specific interest in the post applied for

  CARE Values

  Essential

  • Demonstrates Proud to CARE values

  Person Specification

  Qualifications & Training

  Essential

  • Educated to GCSE (A-C in Maths & English) or similar
  • QCF Level 3 Diploma/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a health related subject, or be willing to work towards this

  Desirable

  • NVQ/QCF or equivalent level 2 in health related subject

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience in a Therapy Service

  Desirable

  • Experience of Occupational Therapy

  Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Time management skills
  • Able to work independently
  • Well developed social skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Aware of confidentiality issues
  • Able to work as a member of a team
  • Demonstrates personal initiative
  • Responsibility in previous posts
  • IT skills
  • Demonstrates a specific interest in the post applied for
  • Demonstrates the ability to work independently with patients with a range of medical conditions

  Desirable

  • Willingness to acquire new skills

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Resilience
  • Shows empathy, warm personality
  • Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
  • Reliable
  • Awareness of abilities and limitations
  • Demonstrates a specific interest in the post applied for

  CARE Values

  Essential

  • Demonstrates Proud to CARE values

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Chesterfield Royal Hospital

  Calow

  Chesterfield

  S44 5BL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Chesterfield Royal Hospital

  Calow

  Chesterfield

  S44 5BL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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