Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Respiratory, Surgery and Critical Care Therapies team at Barnet Hospital as a Therapy Support Worker.

We are looking for an individual who demonstrates an energetic, enthusiastic and flexible approach to their work. You must have good organisational skills and be motivated to provide excellent care to patients to help them achieve their maximum functional ability. Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team are essential for this position.

The successful applicant will join our experienced therapy team, working alongside occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech & language therapists and dietitians, as well as the wider multidisciplinary team.

The successful applicants will join a welcoming and supportive therapy department committed to providing excellent patient care, but also to providing a workplace that prioritises staff wellbeing and development. We are working towards being a fully inclusive department.

****************Are you able to attend an in-person interview at Barnet Hospital? Virtual interviews will not be offered.********************

Main duties of the job

As a band 3 Therapy Support Worker, your role will include:

Assisting Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists with joint rehabilitation sessionsAssisting and progressing exercise programmesSupporting functional tasks + activities to promote independence with personal care (washing / dressing / cooking / feeding)Mobility rehabilitationMaintaining therapy resources and equipmentCollecting information from patients and familiesCommunicating effectively within the multidisciplinary teamAdministration tasks

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,630 to £32,346 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

391-RFL-8257948

Job locations

Barnet Hospital

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

There may be flexibility in the number of hours worked and working pattern for the right candidates.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. There may be flexibility in the number of hours worked and working pattern for the right candidates.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet all Trust Values

Education and Professional Qualifications

Essential

• English language and Maths GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• Formal qualification in relevant subject e.g. City and Guilds/ NVQ / Basic or Advanced certificate in Exercise Instruction For General Population and / or Older People
• Relevant in-service training / education

Skills + Aptitudes

Essential

• Able to demonstrate ability to problem solve
• Able to work as a team member
• Adaptable and supportive of change
• Ability to instruct and teach practical skills
• Has the ability to use initiative and to work single handed in a supportive environment
• Able to deal with and diffuse difficult situations
• Able to work on different sites

Desirable

• Knowledge of manual handling

Personal Qualitites + Attributes

Essential

• Has practical computer skills including data entry and use of Microsoft Word
• Can demonstrate a good understanding of the role of a support worker in Therapies and Dietetics
• Awareness of current health issues
• Understanding the need to maintain confidentiality
• Understanding of equal opportunities
• Willingness to undertake professional self-development
• Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Able to document information accurately

Desirable

• Awareness of local health topics
• Able to organise and prioritise own workload

Experience

Essential

• Relevant work or voluntary experience in a position where dealing with the public is a large part of the role
• Previous experience working in a team

Desirable

• General relevant experience of working in a therapy unit or a health care setting

Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrate ability to meet all Trust Values Education and Professional Qualifications Essential English language and Maths GCSE or equivalent Desirable Formal qualification in relevant subject e.g. City and Guilds/ NVQ / Basic or Advanced certificate in Exercise Instruction For General Population and / or Older People Relevant in-service training / education Skills + Aptitudes Essential Able to demonstrate ability to problem solve Able to work as a team member Adaptable and supportive of change Ability to instruct and teach practical skills Has the ability to use initiative and to work single handed in a supportive environment Able to deal with and diffuse difficult situations Able to work on different sites Desirable Knowledge of manual handling Personal Qualitites + Attributes Essential Has practical computer skills including data entry and use of Microsoft Word Can demonstrate a good understanding of the role of a support worker in Therapies and Dietetics Awareness of current health issues Understanding the need to maintain confidentiality Understanding of equal opportunities Willingness to undertake professional self-development Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills Able to document information accurately Desirable Awareness of local health topics Able to organise and prioritise own workload Experience Essential Relevant work or voluntary experience in a position where dealing with the public is a large part of the role Previous experience working in a team Desirable General relevant experience of working in a therapy unit or a health care setting

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)