Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Knowledge
evidence of interest and developing skills in Mental Health
- Knowledge
ability to travel across trust for training and appointments as necessary
- Knowledge
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with service users to achieve goals
- Knowledge
knowledge of how an MDT works and the role of a physiotherapy assistant
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
previous experience of working with people within Mental Health setting
- Knowledge
previous experience of electronic systems, information gathering, record keeping, ordering equipment
- Knowledge
previous experience of working in a Multidisciplinary team
Job overview
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality and evidence based physiotherapy interventions under the guidance of a physiotherapist to enable people who access services to reach their full potential. This post is within an inpatient Mental Health ward for Older Adults.
Main duties of the job
- To provide high quality and evidence-based physiotherapy interventions (group and individual) to people who access services and their carers/supporters/family members, in line with the physiotherapy pathways and with supervision from a specialist physiotherapist.
- To communicate effectively with people who access services, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and when appropriate outside agencies.
- To contribute to the generic functioning of the team.
- To contribute to physiotherapy student placements.
- To participate in service development and audits.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.
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.
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This advert is for Physiotherapy Assistant with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Physiotherapy assistant role. The advertised salary is £27,106 - £28,850 incl 5% Fringe HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Oct 2026.
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