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Physiotherapy Assistant


Location
GATWICK, WEST SUSSEX, United Kingdom
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Deadline
21 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
21 Aug 2026
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Physiotherapy Assistant | Private Hospital | Physiotherapy | Permanent, Full-time | Horley, West Sussex

Spire Gatwick Park Hospital is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapy Assistant to join our friendly physiotherapy team on a permanent Full-time basis.

You will play a vital role in delivering high quality care and supporting out Physiotherapists in providing treatment to a wide range of patients, including orthopaedic and surgical cases.

Spire Gatwick Park Hospital offers world-class care and is part of one of the UK’s most respected private hospital groups. With a full multidisciplinary medical team, we’re specialists in a wide range of treatments that can be personalised to your needs.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Assisting the physiotherapists with safe delivery of treatment plans
  • Supporting patients with mobility, exercise programmes and rehabilitation activities
  • Preparing treatment areas and equipment for use
  • Monitoring and recording patient progress in line with department procedures
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients

Who we're looking for

  • Previous experience as a Physiotherapy Assistant would be ideal
  • A genuine interest in physiotherapy and patient care
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a MDT
  • Flexible approach, with availability for weekend shifts
  • NVQ in healthcare or a related topic is required
  • Basic computer skills essential

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Hours variable between 0730 and 1900 with occasional weekend work

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance We commit to our employee’s well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Please contact Charlotte Oliver for more information on this role charlotte.oliver@spirehealthcare.com

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications

About Us

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services

We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Previous experience as a Physiotherapy Assistant would be ideal
  • A genuine interest in physiotherapy and patient care
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a MDT
  • Flexible approach, with availability for weekend shifts
  • NVQ in healthcare or a related topic is required
  • Basic computer skills essential
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Hours: Hours variable between 0730 and 1900 with occasional weekend work

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