Children's Therapies Support Worker

1 week ago

Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Full time

This post is a great opportunity to come and work with a friendly team of Children's Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, based from the Royal United Hospitals, Bath providing therapy support for the team.

The post will involve providing prescribed therapy programmes and assisting children to use specialist postural support equipment - there is therefore a physical element to this role.

Community settings visited will include local special schools and mainstream schools within BANES. A car driver and access to a vehicle is an essential requirement of the post. The post will also include administrative tasks and basic IT skills will be required. We will provide you with any necessary training. Experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs, especially physical disabilities will be an advantage.

If you are a great communicator, with good organisational skills and a 'can do ' approach, we would love to hear from you.


To assist qualified Children's Therapists in the overall therapy management (Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy) of children with special needs, including physical disabilities.

Based from the RUH Children's Centre, to work in a variety of settings, predominantly a Special school but also including mainstream, home visits and outpatient settings.

To liaise with carers, support workers, and staff from health and other agencies, such as orthotics and equipment reps.

To work independently but under the direction and guidance of qualified therapists to implement therapeutic programmes, carry out adjustments to specialist postural support equipment and teach education staff basic interventions to help children with limited mobility using initiative within level of competence.

To keep an up-to-date electronic health record of any intervention carried out.
To assist with the ordering, issuing and maintenance of equipment for the department
Full driving license and access to vehicle essential


At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community.

No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment.

This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn.

We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support.

We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing.

We've even got a pool

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team.

In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

This post will include clinical and administrative tasks - please see full job description and personal specification attached

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