Job overview
- Hours per week
Due to partial retirement we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Physiotherapy Assistant on a part-time basis who will work along side our existing Community Outpatient Physiotherapy team based at Redcar Primary Care Hospital delivering physiotherapy to the adult population in the Redcar vicinity.
You will be offered the opportunity to develop both clinical and administrative skills. There is a strong commitment to continuing professional development and we offer excellent clinical supervision, appraisal and opportunity to work closely with specialist MSK physiotherapists in a friendly and supportive environment.
We are looking for an applicant with a keen interest in the rehabilitation of patients.
The role may involve working at one of our 4 main sites.
Main duties of the job
You will give support to the qualified Physiotherapists to provide Physiotherapy treatment to patients attending the Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy departments, assisting with classes and issuing walking aids.
The team works closely with the Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal and Spinal Clinic teams
There may be an element of administrative support.
There may be occasions when you will be required to work at one of our other localities within the Tees area.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in a rehabilitation health care setting or an exercise environment
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Insight into the need for effective team work.
- Flexibility
- Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, family, health and social care colleagues and other professionals.
- Caring and empathetic.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Motivated and with a pro-active approach.
- Committed to providing high quality patient care.
- Willingness to undertake job related training and multi-disciplinary competencies for more effective patient care
- Personal resilience.
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
Knowldege and Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication.
- Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
- Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems.
- Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions.
- Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation. Attention to detail.
- Knowledge of Safeguarding. Understanding work-related boundaries.
- Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality
- Basic Moving and Handling Skills.
- Ability to self direct further learning.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- To have achieved a good general education including English Language and Mathematics at key skills level
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care OR Equivalent Level 3 Qualification OR Level 3 Apprenticeship in relevant clinical care. OR Health and Science T-Level AND/OR Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3
Desirable
- such as short courses relevant to physiotherapy delivery.
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This advert is for Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Redcar Primary Care Hospital. It is listed as a Band 4 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 Per annum (pro rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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