Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Therapy Clinical Support Worker

The closing date is 02 July 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as Therapy Clinical Support Worker on the Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU) in Wycombe General Hospital, High Wycombe. The job role involves working with both the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams on the ward. This is a full-time role based on HASU, where patients with new strokes are admitted for assessment, care, early rehabilitation and discharge planning.

This role will suit someone who is motivated, flexible and hard-working, and keen to support patients to achieve their potential in rehabilitation. This role is part of a well-established and supportive therapy team.

Experience of working in healthcare is desirable. Having good communication and team-working skills is essential. The post involves weekend working as part of the therapy weekend service.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the stroke unit therapy team based in Wycombe Hospital. To work with patients individually and alongside qualified staff, supporting patients with their rehabilitation and helping them to regain movement and function following stroke. This may involve a range of activities, for example, carrying out exercise programs, using the hoist to sit patients out, assisting with personal care, carrying out mobility practice and balance exercises, completing simple cognitive and mood screens, and supporting patients with practice of functional tasks such as washing and dressing.

To record accurate notes and statistics, and to complete admin tasks as required by the team, for example, ordering equipment and collating statistics for audit.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-CR7229807

Job locations

Wycombe General Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Good level of education to GCSE standard. (at least 3 subjects)
Level 3 GCSE or equivalent in English

Desirable

NVQ level I, II or III in Health Care
Manual Handling, Life Saving or First Aid qualification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Able to accept and undertake responsibility for designated tasks
6 months experience within a customer care (face to face) environment.

Desirable

Previous work as a Therapy Assistant
Previous work in health care environment

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner (in English)
Demonstrate good organisational skills.
Demonstrate insight into the importance of maintaining a safe working environment
Ability to learn / ability to self initiate learning (evidence within the last 2 years)
Able to work within a team setting
Able to undertake manual handling tasks
Physical ability and endurance to work in the physical environment of the clinical area required by this post

Desirable

Awareness of health & safety issues and policies
Able to complete tasks set, follow instructions

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Good level of education to GCSE standard. (at least 3 subjects)
Level 3 GCSE or equivalent in English

Desirable

NVQ level I, II or III in Health Care
Manual Handling, Life Saving or First Aid qualification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Able to accept and undertake responsibility for designated tasks
6 months experience within a customer care (face to face) environment.

Desirable

Previous work as a Therapy Assistant
Previous work in health care environment

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner (in English)
Demonstrate good organisational skills.
Demonstrate insight into the importance of maintaining a safe working environment
Ability to learn / ability to self initiate learning (evidence within the last 2 years)
Able to work within a team setting
Able to undertake manual handling tasks
Physical ability and endurance to work in the physical environment of the clinical area required by this post

Desirable

Awareness of health & safety issues and policies
Able to complete tasks set, follow instructions

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe General Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe General Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)