Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy Services
- Grade
- AFCBand2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 384-LG-EMF18989-B2
- Employer
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Guildford
- Salary
- £25,768 per annum pro rata including High Cost Area Supplement
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Physiotherapy Assistant
AFCBand2
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard working person who would enjoy working within a team and are keen to learn new skills.
This job will involve working closely with the Physiotherapists treating a variety of conditions in Orthopaedics, Neurology, Elderly Care, Medicine, Oncology and Surgery, as well as providing administrative support as necessary.
There is a requirement for flexible working as the service operates over 7 days and bank holidays.
No previous experience is required although previous experience in a health care setting is desirable. Training and support will be provided to help you develop relevant skills. Applicants must also have good written and spoken English.
Work permits are not available for this position.
This post may close early depending on the number of applications received.
Successful applicants will be contacted by e-mail to arrange an interview
Main duties of the job
A rotational post assisting the qualified physiotherapy staff in delivering a high quality and effective Physiotherapy service, following appropriate training and competency assessment. Issue and checking of equipment within rotatory area. Treatment of patients as directed by supervisor.
Responsible for effective communication with multi professional team members/ line manager.
Regular reporting to Physiotherapist on patients progress/ problems following each treatment
Communicate effectively with patients who may have impaired cognitive function i.e. stroke patients, deaf patients etc.
Working for our organisation
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Assist in combined treatment of patients in conjunction with a Physiotherapist/ Technical Instructor
Continuation of treatment of patients assessed by a Physiotherapist according to defined competencies and treatment protocols progressing treatment only as directed by supervisor.
Preparation of relevant equipment, patients, clinical areas in readiness for treatment.
Document all patient treatments according to department standards.
Input appointments onto Surrey Safe Care.
Time management of own daily list as discussed with clinical supervisor.
Manage time effectively to see patients designated by supervisor
Attendance at relevant meetings as appropriate with other health care professionals. Take notes, read out prepared patient reports and report back on patient plans.
Ensure that each patient given informed consent prior to any treatment. If a patient cannot give consent discuss with supervisor.
Contribute to team audit as required.
Attend all mandatory training.
Attend PTA core training and achieve core competencies.
Attend relevant in service at a department and team level.
To achieve specialist competencies within rotatory clinical areas as determined by supervisor.
Maintain own continuous professional development portfolio.
Actively participate and be responsible for own staff development and review including achievement of core competencies and documentation with support from senior staff.
Report all stock deficits to supervisor.
Undertake annual stock review with supervisor/ TI 2
Ensure confidentiality at all times (as per Caldicott)
Undertake any other duties as may be required by supervisors.
Comply with all Trust and department policies.
Only treat patients within a defined scope of practice/ competence
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Maths and English GCSE to adequate level or equivalent.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Willing to undertake a core competency training programme as soon as possible following appointment which must be passed - equivalent to 2 weeks full time study.
- Be aware of the implications of confidentiality.
- Willing to undertake specific competency training on each rotation.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within a care setting.
- Experience of working within a team.
- Experience and knowledge of undertaking stock reviews.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jessica Williams
- Job title
- Superintendent
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01483 464819
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