Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapy Assistant to support the delivery of our Neurological Physiotherapy Outpatient service.
The ESHT Rehabilitation strategy is focused on improving the quality and performance of our acute and community services to deliver high quality rehabilitation across East Sussex. This is a dynamic and changing environment, and the strategy is working to support our staff, teams and the organisation as a whole to make meaningful changes that bring about improvements in rehabilitation for the benefit of our population. The role of the band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant is key in delivering our strategy.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake specific support work to aid in the rehabilitation of patients either 1-2-1 or in a classroom exercise and education session.
- To support rehabilitation programmes following competency and training
- To assist the physiotherapists and technical Instructors with complex cases that requires 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, apprentice and junior physiotherapists.
- To accept patients referred by a physiotherapist and carry as own patient caseload. Monitor patient progression and make minor alterations to patient treatment programmes as required, according to competency-based protocols.
- To support data collection, audit and Health and Safety checks, including stock take, and equipment checks, cleaning and general department function.
- To work in a variety of settings e.g. clinics, gyms, acute and community settings.
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.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Reliable work record
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Experience in health or social care settings such as employment, work experience volunteering or placements
Desirable
- Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade 4 or GCE C and above
- Level 2 functional skills or health care support worker apprenticeship / NVQ level 2 in relevant subject
- Level 3 apprenticeship for example senior health care support worker or similar and / or NVQ level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Care Certificate qualification, or willingness to work towards and complete this.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrating respect, kindness and empathy at all times
- Understanding of role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriately delegated tasks.
- Able to understand and follow procedures protocols and plans
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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. The application deadline is 12 Aug 2026.
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