Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Therapy Support Worker - Vascular & Surgery

The closing date is 02 April 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our experienced and motivated Vascular and Surgery Therapy team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is an Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) and the largest trust in the country. Our mission is to provide world class healthcare for our patients, through excellence in research, education and training.

We are seeking to recruit a full time Therapy Assistant to join our Vascular and Surgery Therapy team at St.Mary's Hospital.

This post supports the therapy team within Vascular, surgery and orthopaedics to deliver a patient centered service. The therapy assistant will perform delegated patient care tasks including practicing daily living activities following upper or lower limb amputations, supervising exercise, and carrying out pre-admission and discharge planning tasks like access visits. This post-holder will also be expected to undertake a variety of administrative and practical tasks independenly; contacting patients pre-operatively, ordering equipment, cleaning wheelchairs/equipment after patient use, overseeing departmental equipment stock, and preparing resources for treatment sessions.

In providing this service, you will be expected to be professional, efficient and effective, with excellent communication skills, and committed to continuous development.The successful applicant will work as part of a supportive team and receive training and supervision.

Main duties of the job

  • 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.
  • Continued in Job description.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

26 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,094 to £36,195 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-MIC-2061

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

London

W12 1NY


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • General Education to A level or equivalent and/or NVQ level 3 Promoting Independence/Care/AHP support worker or equivalent Health Apprenticeship qualification/Vocational training qualification

Desirable

  • Evidence of further education/study in health or social sciences / related subject
  • Care certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Previous significant experience as a therapy assistant or equivalent in a health care setting.
  • Previous experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of health care delivery.
  • Be able to recognise and be willing to seek advice and assistance from qualified staff as required.
  • Experience of administrative work e.g. data collection and management

Desirable

  • Previous work in an acute hospital environment
  • Experience of working in the National Health Service
  • Experience working with adults with acquired cognitive/ communication difficulties and/or challenging behaviour

Skills

Essential

  • Good written communication skills.
  • Basic IT skills - data entry (e.g. PAS), Word/Excel/PPT

Desirable

  • Knowledge of communication aids / iPad apps to support therapy
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • General Education to A level or equivalent and/or NVQ level 3 Promoting Independence/Care/AHP support worker or equivalent Health Apprenticeship qualification/Vocational training qualification

Desirable

  • Evidence of further education/study in health or social sciences / related subject
  • Care certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Previous significant experience as a therapy assistant or equivalent in a health care setting.
  • Previous experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of health care delivery.
  • Be able to recognise and be willing to seek advice and assistance from qualified staff as required.
  • Experience of administrative work e.g. data collection and management

Desirable

  • Previous work in an acute hospital environment
  • Experience of working in the National Health Service
  • Experience working with adults with acquired cognitive/ communication difficulties and/or challenging behaviour

Skills

Essential

  • Good written communication skills.
  • Basic IT skills - data entry (e.g. PAS), Word/Excel/PPT

Desirable

  • Knowledge of communication aids / iPad apps to support therapy

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W12 1NY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W12 1NY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead Physiotherapist

Amanda Hutchinson

amanda.hutchinson5@nhs.net

02033111449

Details

Date posted

26 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,094 to £36,195 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-MIC-2061

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

London

W12 1NY


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