Therapy Support Worker | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Are you an experienced Band 3 HCA Therapy Support Worker who is passionate about helping patients regain their independence? We are looking for a caring and motivated Therapy Support Worker to join our team, supporting the delivery of high-quality physiotherapy and occupational therapy. You will work directly with patients, manage a delegated clinical caseload and contribute to rehabilitation and safe discharge planning, with the guidance and supervision of a registered therapist.

We value the different experiences and perspectives people bring to our team and are committed to providing an inclusive and equitable recruitment process. This particular vacancy has been established as a Band 3 support worker role and requires previous HCA therapy support experience. It is not a registered practitioner post and is therefore not suitable for candidates applying on the basis of an HCPC professional qualification or seeking an HCPC-registered role. We kindly ask those candidates not to apply for this vacancy.

• To lead protocol driven exercises/treatments for individual clients once assessed and designed by qualified therapist and progress within protocol.
• To assist the therapists in the planning of activities or programmes.
• To support, participate in, run and provide feedback on group treatment sessions.
• Ability to work with minimal or no immediate supervision of a qualified therapist.
• To use own clinical judgement and knowledge in regards to progressing and/or making minor modifications to treatment programmes within agreed clinical protocols and parameters.
• To report any untoward changes in the patient’s health status immediately to the relevant qualified health professional.
• To manage clinical risk within a caseload at all times including observing patients in all situations applicable to therapy, ensuring safety and security at all times.
• To be able to safely use a range of equipment e.g. hoist, standing frame and mobility aids. To carry out demonstrations and practice techniques with patients and carers to ensure safe and effective use of equipment and mobility aids.
• To liaise with patients and carers who are often distressed, to obtain specific information under the direct or indirect supervision of their Therapist.
• To be involved in and be able to support and provide empathy in discussions around end of life and emotionally distressing issues with patients and their carers.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainability

Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environmentwww.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

This advert closes on Friday 16 Oct 2026