Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapy Assistant to work within our Trauma and Orthopaedic team at the Conquest Hospital.
You will be required to work alongside Physiotherapists a autonomously carrying out exercise programmes, maintenance programmes and rehabilitation sessions planned by a Physiotherapist.
You will be joining a supportive team passionate about caring for the residents of East Sussex. You will have the opportunity to attend an in-service training programme and complete supervision sessions with your line manager.
You will be responsible for completing data inputting and assisting with the ordering of equipment to ensure timely discharge for patient’s across the trust.
Main duties of the job
To undertake specific support work to aid in the rehabilitation of patients
- To assist the physiotherapists with complex cases that require two people to treat.
- To work unsupervised, reporting back on patient progress and informing the physiotherapist of any problems.
- To assist in the induction of new assistant staff, students and rotational junior physiotherapists.
If you would like a rewarding career in the NHS then this is the post for you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
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This advert is for Physiotherapy Assistant with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in St Leonards On Sea, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: 37.5hrs per week. The application deadline is 18 Jun 2026.
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