Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 151-NM345
- Employer
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Frimley Park Hospital
- Town
- Frimley
- Salary
- £27,106 - £28,850 per annum incl HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Physiotherapy Technician
Band 3
Job overview
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Band 3 Physiotherapy Technician to join our dynamic and supportive Medical Physiotherapy Team at Frimley Park Hospital.
In this rewarding role, you will work closely with physiotherapists to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care, supporting patients on their rehabilitation journey and helping them regain independence and function. You will be involved in a variety of treatments and interventions, both one-to-one and in group settings, tailored to meet the needs of patients with complex medical conditions.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress from a Band 2 position. Previous experience as a Physiotherapy Assistant or Technician within an acute medical setting is highly desirable
Main duties of the job
- Assist physiotherapists in delivering therapeutic interventions and exercises to patients.
- Following training complete assessments of routine new patients and safely discharge routine patients.
- Help to prepare treatment areas and equipment for physiotherapy sessions.
- Support patients with their mobility and exercise programs, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Maintain accurate records of patient progress and report any concerns to the physiotherapist.
- Provide administrative support.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible patient care.
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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To work under the indirect supervision of Physiotherapists in providing a high standard physiotherapy service on the General medical ward
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After a period of training to work with a specified caseload, with no direct supervision of a Physiotherapist
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To participate in continued personal development and other departmental activities.
- After a period of time in post to deliver specific training to physiotherapy assistants and new technicians and assist the physiotherapist in training other non-qualified health care staff on the General Medical unit.
For more information please see the attached job description and person specification
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.
- GCSE or equivalent qualification to demonstrate numeracy and literacy.
Desirable criteria
- Associate member of CSP.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in an inpatient or outpatient setting in an acute hospital as a Band 2 Therapy assistant.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working as a Band 3 Therapy Assistant.
- To have worked within an MDT.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Interpersonal skills to include concise and effective verbal and written communication.
- Organisational skills, good time management, ability to prioritise workload.
- IT literate.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work single handedly with individuals or groups.
- Presentation skills.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Abbie Masters
- Job title
- Principal Physiotherapist for Medicine
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 6139295
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