Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 2 Therapy Support Worker to join our Stroke, Rehabilitation and Early Supported Discharge Team at The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust. The post holder needs to be flexible, have good time management skills, confident IT skills, and work well in a team as well as independently. The role is based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. We are delighted to be able to offer patients who have had a stroke the opportunity of assessment and treatment over the weekend and Bank Holidays and this post holder would be expected to participate in the 7-day working rota for this. Main duties of the job The role form part of a team of generic Therapy Support Workers who currently work between the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy and the Speech and Language Therapy team. The role includes delivering therapy to patients, supporting the qualified therapists as well as administration and housekeeping tasks. About us Our acute stroke service is based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. Services include hyper acute and acute stroke care wards. We are a friendly, forward thinking team working in a fast paced rewarding environment. High quality patient care is at the core of our decision making and we are enthusiastic about welcoming new ideas and staff development. The team have a robust supervision structure and a strong drive for personal and professional development across all bands and roles facilitating events within the team, department, Trust and externally to enable the best possible care is delivered to patients. Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 223-TSW-024 Job locations The Princess Royal Hospital Telford TF1 6TF Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Interest in the delivery of healthcare Knowledge of the role of a therapy assistant in an acute healthcare setting and ability to work within the boundaries of the role Education Essential Maths and English GCSE Grade 9-4 Evidence of knowledge and skills sufficient to demonstrate the ability and willingness to study at NVQ level 2 Desirable NVQ 2/3 in a health related subject Person Specification Knowledge Essential Interest in the delivery of healthcare Knowledge of the role of a therapy assistant in an acute healthcare setting and ability to work within the boundaries of the role Education Essential Maths and English GCSE Grade 9-4 Evidence of knowledge and skills sufficient to demonstrate the ability and willingness to study at NVQ level 2 Desirable NVQ 2/3 in a health related subject 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. Employer details Employer name The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Address The Princess Royal Hospital Telford TF1 6TF Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)