# Senior Physiotherapy Technician

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
- **Location:** Bernard Weatherill House
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Administrative and IT
- **Grade:** Band 4
- **Salary:** £33,262 - £36,027 .
- **Contract type:** 12 months (Maternity cover - fixed term)
- **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, Compressed hours, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday only)
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-27T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-13T07:11:17.679Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Croydon/Croydon_Health_Services_NHS_Trust/Physiotherapy/Physiotherapy-v8150626
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8150626?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Senior Physiotherapy Technician

The Physiotherapy Technician is a key member of the Community Learning Disability Team, supporting the delivery of specialist physiotherapy services to adults with Learning Disabilities across community settings. The post holder will work under the supervision of the Physiotherapist to undertake non-complex assessments, implement physiotherapy treatment programmes, provide advice and education to clients, families and carers, and support safe mobility, falls prevention and rehabilitation interventions.

The role involves working independently in a range of settings including clients' homes, residential and nursing homes, day services and clinics. The post holder will contribute to maintaining high standards of care, promoting independence, improving physical function and supporting equitable access to healthcare for adults with Learning Disabilities.

Interview Date TBC

### Main duties of the job

Support the Physiotherapist in delivering specialist physiotherapy services to adults with Learning Disabilities. Undertake non-complex assessments and implement treatment programmes under the supervision of the Physiotherapist. Deliver individual and group rehabilitation, mobility and exercise programmes. Assess, issue and provide instruction in the use of mobility equipment and walking aids within scope of practice. Teach and support clients, families, carers and support staff to carry out physiotherapy programmes safely and effectively. Monitor client progress and promptly escalate changes in presentation or risk to the Physiotherapist. Work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team and external agencies to support coordinated care. Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service data collection, audit and outcome monitoring. Work autonomously as a lone practitioner in community settings whilst adhering to Trust policies and professional standards. Participate in continuing professional development, mandatory training and service improvement activities.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

********************Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of roles and responsibilities********************

### 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

### Education

**Essential**

- Education including GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths at C/4 or above

**Desirable**

- Evidence of CPD in relevant specialism

### Personal Qualities

**Essential**

- Ability to travel around the borough independently and in a timely manner
- Understanding of issues related to equality, diversity and inclusion

### Experience and Understanding

**Essential**

- Understanding of LD or experience working with LD people
- Experience managing and prioritising case load independently
- Experience delivering rehabilitation, exercise, mobility or physical health interventions
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team

**Desirable**

- Experience maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation
- Experience working independently in community settings

## Documents

- [jd (pdf, 314.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10535551)
- [chs accomodation (pdf, 676.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1725)
- [croydon trust values (pdf, 324.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2317)
- [ai toolkit for candidates (pdf, 1.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2414)
- [chs dbs policy statement (pdf, 53.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=972)
- [map of croydon university hospital (pdf, 95.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=974)

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